Listen, I get it. He is a big, athletic, charming and even good looking. If you haven't figured it out yet, I am talking about Cam Newton. There is a potential for tremendous upside, but aren't there enough character questions about this guy to not make him the number one overall pick. Now, I am not stating that he is terrible and should not be drafted, but there are enough question marks that should drop him down in the draft to a lower first round pick.
I find it funny that every major analyst has him behind Blaine Gabbert for quarterbacks and somewhere in the teens as overall talent, yet he will most likely be the number one pick come draft night. Good luck Carolina, as you are taking a chance considering you already wasted a second round pick(Jimmy Clausen) last year on a quarterback, who will probably be sent packing if Newton is picked. Why not go and pick up an almost sure defensive guy, which there are a few out there, and get a veteran quarterback and have Clausen back up for the time being. Another major problem was watching Julius Peppers go bye-bye last year and the Panthers need something to fill that void as well. In my eyes, this is Marty Hurney, the Carolina GM making the decision and not the sensible coach Ron Rivera. The NFL has become all about business and this is about putting fans in the seats, which to me seems the only reason to draft Newton first overall. He could be great, but there are too many question marks to make him number one.
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