Cam Newton will officially be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2027.
Newton was one of the most spectacular QB’s this past decade had to offer.
Newton had more passing yards (32,382) than Kurt Warner and Terry Bradshaw.
Had more passing TD’s (194) than Troy Aikman and Joe Namath.
Had more rushing yards (5,628) than Steve Young, John Elway, and Russell Wilson.
Had more rushing TD’s (75) than Thurman Thomas, Earl Campbell, and Terrell Davis.
One of the BEST dual-threat QB’s football has ever seen 😳
On this day in 2012: The NFL established the existence of a bounty program by the #Saints, paying players incentives to injure opponents.
HC Sean Payton was later suspended for the 2012 season.
System paid $1,500 for knocking a player out, $1,000 when an opponent was carted off