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Cam's Accuracy Increasing As Season Progresses

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http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/16388873/panthers-confident-not-cocky-after-2-wins?source=rss_teams_Carolina_Panthers

The maturation process of Carolina quarterback Cam Newton can be observed in several ways -- his completion percentage has improved to 63.5 percent, for instance, over the past six games, as opposed to 58.5 percent in the first six outing of the season -- but some Panthers' veterans note that the top overall pick in the 2011 draft has gradually developed improved touch on the ball.

"His understanding and (mastery) of the passing game is so much better," wide receiver Brandon LaFell said. "Things come so naturally to him, with his great gifts, that you sometimes forget it's a learning process. He's become so much more of a passer and not a thrower." Surprisingly, many quarterbacks, Newton included, have noted that some of the more difficult passes for them to deliver are the shorter, "touch" throws.

Newton's accuracy on short- and intermediate-range passes has improved greatly, offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski has pointed out, and that might well be best exemplified by his ability on screen passes.

Newton has completed a higher percentage of his screens, and for more yards, than any quarterback in the league. Through the first half of the season, Newton was most noted for throwing the ball up the field.

He can still drive the ball with some of the strongest arms in the league -- his yards per attempt (7.98 yards) remains No. 7 in the league and the Panthers rank in the top five in yards per completion -- but Newton has increasingly learned when to take something off the ball, as well.

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What LaFell was quoted as saying:

"His understanding and (mastery) of the passing game is so much better," wide receiver Brandon LaFell said. "Things come so naturally to him, with his great gifts, that you sometimes forget it's a learning process. He's become so much more of a passer and not a thrower."

What LaFell actually said:

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Some have said Cam has regressed; I disagree. What's happened are that defenses have gone out of their way to make sure Smitty is covered. This is why we're running more now - and I think a big reason why LaFell is now starting over Naanee as they're looking for someone who can take advantage of the matchups Smith allows.

This is exactly why I've been on the Justin Blackmon bandwagon for a while now...

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Some have said Cam has regressed; I disagree. What's happened are that defenses have gone out of their way to make sure Smitty is covered. This is why we're running more now - and I think a big reason why LaFell is now starting over Naanee as they're looking for someone who can take advantage of the matchups Smith allows.

This is exactly why I've been on the Justin Blackmon bandwagon for a while now...

Agree with 100% of this post. Blackmon would be nice!

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There was one thing that he did in college and during the beginning of the season that always concerned me. He'd throw a lot of balls off his back foot or flat footed. He wouldn't always step into his throws. Against Green Bay I believe 2 of his ints were just that. But last 2 games I haven't seen him do that. He's stepping into his throws every time. Kid learns quick and breaks bad habits pretty easily.

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So given that the word on the street is that LaFell didn't get more playing time because he didn't understand the passing offense, is he really the best spokesman to talk about how Cam has improved his understanding and mastery of the passing game. Maybe it is me but I just find this ironic....

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So given that the word on the street is that LaFell didn't get more playing time because he didn't understand the passing offense, is he really the best spokesman to talk about how Cam has improved his understanding and mastery of the passing game. Maybe it is me but I just find this ironic....

I suppose the answer there lies in the difference between knowing where to run and how the ball feels when it hits your hands. :)

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