Panthers coach Ron Rivera believes dynamic rookie quarterback Cam Newton is deserving of the Pro Bowl. He's not alone. Newton ranks third in the fan balloting at quarterback in the NFC behind Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees, two players who are viewed as locks to make the team. Three quarterbacks from each conference are selected to participate in the Pro Bowl. Newton set a league record this season for touchdown runs by a quarterback with 13 and needs just 167 yards passing to break Peyton Manning's rookie passing record. "I think he's deserving, I really do," Rivera said. "In light of everything he's gone through I think the young man has proven himself. It's just another process in his development. I think there are a lot of deserving players in this league and we'll see how it goes. "But I do believe his work this year speaks for itself and speaks to what we've done offensively and as a team I think the young man has been tremendous." Source: ESPN.com
well, let's see here............... there are 3 qb's selected for the nfc, right? rodgers is 1, brees is the other. then, you have Eli, who may pass for 5000 yards. you have romo, who is putting up staggering number himself. you have ryan and stafford putting up great numbers and possibly leading their teams to the playoffs. and, what about cutler? it should be VERY obvious to everyone now what a good QB he is. Is Newton ahead of all of those other NFC qb's?
Rodgers, Brees, and Manning should be in. It's ridiculous Newton is getting consideration. But the fan voting is just a popularity contest so it's not really a surprise.
