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CHARLOTTE, N .C. — Cam Newton’s first in-person news conference at Bank of America Stadium since his return to the Carolina Panthers was more colorful than informative, but, as often is the case for the 32-year-old quarterback, it was entertaining.
It included a Clark Kent press pass tucked in his custom-made hat, a T-shirt changing his “I’m Back!” narrative to “We Back!” the promise to give 50 people who’ve never been to a game at BOA tickets for Sunday’s contest versus Washington and a moonwalk exit.
Yes, a moonwalk.
Newton did his best Michael Jackson dance interpretation Thursday by turning backward as he left the podium and gliding a few steps before disappearing with a big smile.
The Clark Kent press pass was self-explanatory, because Newton is known for doing the “Superman” celebration after touchdowns.
As for the T-shirt, it had the image of Newton screaming, “I’m Back!” on Sunday after scoring on a 2-yard run the first time he touched the ball. Only the “I’m” was scratched out and replaced by “We,” as in the Panthers are back.
̶I̶’̶M̶ ̶ WE BACK‼️ pic.twitter.com/l2Nly7zSFW
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 18, 2021
If his performance against Washington and former Carolina coach Ron Rivera is as entertaining, the Panthers should be in position to win.
“There’s no place I’d rather be on Sunday than Bank of America Stadium, because it will be a playoff atmosphere in more ways than one,” Newton said. “Let’s get back to getting that edge and bringing the pride back to Carolina how I once knew it to be.”
What Newton wouldn’t do was confirm that he will make his first start in his second stint with Carolina. Coach Matt Rhule said earlier in the week that’s the goal, but he hasn’t made it official.
“I don’t know,” said Newton, who scored two touchdowns in his eight plays in Sunday’s 34-10 win at Arizona, which came four days after he signed a one-year deal to finish the season. “Do you know? Exactly. What sense does that make? Me…
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