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Exceptional Article from Cam Media time today: Carolina Growl

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Even if he sucks, it's gonna be hard not to like him

Newton’s focus right now is not on money, but rather proving to his teammates he's the right guy to lead this team.

He already has veteran wide receiver Steve Smith convinced he has the skills to play.

When asked what he thinks of the 6-foot-5, 248-pound kid quarterback, Smith simply replied, “Rave reviews.”

The two worked out several times before the start of training camp and got to know each other on a personal basis. They often exchange text messages. And while Smith ultimately said he chose to stay because that’s what his family wanted, some close to him say Newton’s presence ultimately convinced him to stay in Carolina.

“Man, I don’t know what I did, but it worked,” Newton said, flashing that million-dollar smile. “I was going to have to call all of the fire marshals in the state of North Carolina before he was going to get out of here.”

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http://carolinagrowl.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=944:newton-wants-to-earn-panthers-starting-job-not-have-it-given-to-him&catid=1:articles

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