Cam Newton appears headed for starting gig

[.infamous]

Panthers rookie quarterback Cam Newton may have left the door open for Jimmy Clausen in Carolina’s second preseason game, but Clausen didn’t take advantage.

Now it looks like Newton will continue starting at quarterback for the Panthers for the foreseeable future.

Coach Ron Rivera announced Sunday that Newton will start Thursday night against the Bengals and play about three quarters. Translation: We’re getting him ready for the season, barring a major faceplant.

Even if they won’t admit it.

“We are still in the evaluation process after having gone through a game where we did some good things, but not enough good things,” Rivera said via the Gaston Gazette.

It makes sense for Rivera to keep things close to the vest for now, but actions speak louder. Jimmy Clausen has improved some since he was a rookie, but not enough to compel the Panthers to sit the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.

Newton has looked better so far this preseason compared to Clausen which isnt a very big surprise to many. But yea looks like Cam will be the starter week one unless Clausen impresses a shit ton the next two games.

 

[Elite]

Beating out Clausen isn't something to brag about but I still think Cam is going to be good.

 

[The Lone Granger]

To be honest, I really thought that Clausen was going to get the starting gig. Newton has by far surpassed what I thought he'd be doing through the first couple preseason games, and as a Panthers fan, I'm sure you have to be excited. I know that I'm excited about my Packers and Flynn showing up and pushing Rodgers a bit. I expect Clausen to respond though and make them make a tough decision with solid two games remaining.

 

[Lake Louise]

No real shocker here. I think Cam would be the starter, even if Clausen outperformed him in preseason. Clausen is in a lose lose situation, but he'll try and hold on to that starting spot for as long as he can.