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Newton to report Tuesday


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The agents for No. 1 overall draft pick Cam Newton -- Tony Paige, Bus Cook and Chitta Mallik -- are scheduled to begin contract negotiations Tuesday with the Carolina Panthers to get Newton signed as soon as possible, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Newton is expected to report to the team facility in Charlotte on Tuesday while his deal is being negotiated. The parameters of the new rookie wage system will allow the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback to sign a four-year deal in the range of $22.3 million with a $14.3 million option for the fifth year.

There is minor room for negotiations, but the new system should not make the contract too complicated.

To compare, without the rookie system in place last year, No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford signed a deal with the Rams that could pay him a maximum of $78 million over six years with $50 million guaranteed.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820fa80c/article/newton-set-to-report-to-panthers-while-agents-negotiate-deal

Actually since it is 2:00 am he is reporting today.

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Awesome. I am so pumped to see Cam on the field this season. I am also very interested in seeing D-Will, Stewart, and Cam on the field at the same time. I believe that with the new coaching staff we will see our boys used to their full potential, and not just pounding it on 3rd & 18.

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does his jersey number have to be determined before a contract signing? (sorry if that is a dumb question)

I think he will take #5

I think he can announce his number before signing. But, I'm sure that's the least thing on his mind.

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