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Panthers’ need to draft QB goes beyond Cam Newton’s shoulder – Carolina Panthers Blog

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton understands that the Carolina Panthers likely will draft a quarterback for the first time since he was the first overall pick in 2011 as short-term insurance in case there is a setback from his second shoulder surgery in three offseasons.

There also are long-term implications, as only this season and next are left on Newton’s contract as he approaches age 30 next…

Two homegrown products could be Carolina Panthers’ backup QB targets – Carolina Panthers Blog

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The biggest news out of the NFL combine for the Carolina Panthers was the statement by coach Ron Rivera that the team won’t be in the market for a veteran quarterback to back up Cam Newton when free agency begins next week.

That means they’re confident the 2015 NFL MVP will recover in time to start the season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder for the second time in…