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Rivera Hitting Road For Newton

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We'll get back to updates on the labor situation as soon as there's tangible proof any fan is interested.

But while the big business of football is happening in Washington this week, the football is happening on campuses across America.

This is a big week for pro day workouts, beginning with tomorrow's at Auburn.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera is expected to be there to eyeball QB Cam Newton -- and ostensibly DT Nick Fairley, though he's not thought to be in the mix for the top pick.

Rivera raised more than a few eyebrows with his effusive praise of Newton at the combine, comparing his size and strength to successful QBs such as Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco.*

Tuesday, he'll get a first-hand look at Newton again, as the Panthers consider what to do with the first choice in the draft.

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*=The term "successful" to be used loosely with Joe Flacco, as he really hasn't done much of anything yet at the NFL level to be considered successful.

32-16 as a starter.

3 years in the league. 3 post season appearances (winning at least a game every year).

Ravens under Flacco also ain't what they were years ago. D has taken steps backwards (but still a good group). Sure he ain't Manning but the kid has had a great career thus far.

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32-16 as a starter.

3 years in the league. 3 post season appearances (winning at least a game every year).

Ravens under Flacco also ain't what they were years ago. D has taken steps backwards (but still a good group). Sure he ain't Manning but the kid has had a great career thus far.

I am guessing the defense there had a little to do with those wins, but I think he is a fine QB.

The one I don't get is Sanchez. I think he stinks. A solid QB in NY and they are donning jewelry right now. I guess environment and supporting casts are important. Who would have thought that?

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I am guessing the defense there had a little to do with those wins, but I think he is a fine QB.

The one I don't get is Sanchez. I think he stinks. A solid QB in NY and they are donning jewelry right now. I guess environment and supporting casts are important. Who would have thought that?

I think Sanchez has a lot of Rex Grossman/Delhomme blood in him. Every couple games he will come out and just abuse you.....the weeks inbetween he needs the rest of the team to get the job done.

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I am guessing the defense there had a little to do with those wins, but I think he is a fine QB.

The one I don't get is Sanchez. I think he stinks. A solid QB in NY and they are donning jewelry right now. I guess environment and supporting casts are important. Who would have thought that?

Sanchez gets more hate than he deserves. Yeah, he's just a decent QB, but he has shown that he can be clutch as well.

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Sanchez gets more hate than he deserves. Yeah, he's just a decent QB, but he has shown that he can be clutch as well.

Before the 2009 playoff blowup by Delhomme, he was one of the most clutch Qbs in the game. Yeah he threw some horrible ducks, but he always found a way to win....between the surgery and the Cardinals, Delhomme became a turd.

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Imagine you are RonMart (Ron Rivera, Marty Hurney) for a spell, as if that is not all we do here. The Panther's need to take a long look at Newton because his performance in the NFL, whether we take him first or not, is how RonMart will be measured.

Bill Polian is highly respected. Imagine if he took Ryan Leaf over Peyton Manning. Many thought they were even at the time.

Bobby Beathard really had no choice because they picked second. However, his legacy is horribly scarred by the fact that he took Leaf.

Rivera and Hurney's success in this draft will be measured by Cam Newton's career, whether it is here or somewhere else.

I think they better take a good, long look at him. BTW, Gabbert's pro day is tomorrow too.

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