Willkommen! » Will 2018 be Panthers QB Cam Newton’s best season

Ed. Note: Please welcome our newest contributor to CSR—Ashley Barnett. -BSThe Panthers have done a lot of revamping to their offense in the offseason. Especially with the letting go of long-time offensive coordinator Mike Shula and bringing in Norv Turner. The Panthers have also given Cam Newton a new toy to play with in drafting wide receiver D.J. Moore in the first round. There’s no denying Carolina needed a new offensive identity. After all Youth James Bradberry Jersey , they finished 28th in the league in passing last season, averaging 192 yards per game, with 22 touchdowns. The bountiful amount of injuries on the receiving side didn’t help the Panthers’ case either. Thankfully, the receiving corps is aiming to be back in full health before heading into training camp next week, which is already a turnaround sign for the upcoming season. Should the receiving team remain healthy, Newton could have his best season since his 2015 MVP campaign and dare I say Stitched James Bradberry Jersey , throw for 4,000 yards again. Anyone who’s followed Newton over the years knows his career has been a little up and down, with his consistency being the biggest frustration. Newton may be able to run, make big plays, and mask some of those mistakes, but right now he sits at a 58 percent career completion rate.Last season was no exception regarding the highs and lows of Newton. He finished 2017 with 22 touchdowns and 16 interceptions Youth Vernon Butler Jersey , giving him a passer rating of 80.7. But not all of last year’s inconsistencies can be blamed on Newton. He simply didn’t have all of the tools needed to succeed, and much of that was because of the injury bug. Greg Olsen spent eight weeks on injured reserve. Curtis Samuel dealt with his own hamstring issues the earlier portion of the season followed by ligament damage mid-season. After the trade of Kelvin Benjamin, Devin Funchess made huge strides but then suffered a shoulder injury that he played with remainder of the season. Newton has options now to say the least. Good options at that. If Funchess carries on his momentum from last season, where he finished with a career best 63 catches for 840 yards, he could very well be Newton’s No. 1 receiver. He and Newton have already developed chemistry through Olsen’s absence last season. If Moore adjusts and plays the same way he did at the collegiate level, he will be a force to reckon with because of his unique skill set to make plays after the catch. He brings in fast route running and a certain blocking technique. During spring workouts Stitched Vernon Butler Jersey , we were able to see flashes of his quick hands and athleticism. Torrey Smith is the one I’m interested in seeing play most. The veteran allows for a much needed vertical threat on offense. He ranks second among active NFL players in career yards per reception. However, he had an average season last year with the Eagles, finishing with only two touchdowns, and he’s also known for dropping passes. It’ll be *fun* to see how Turner works him in his offense and if Smith is able to complete the big plays. All in all, if things go up for the Panthers and receivers are able to stay healthy, I think we could see Newton’s best season in four years. He has the weapons he so desperately needed last season. He also has one of the best offensive minds coaching him.Panthers vs Bengals Thursday injury report: Same story Youth Taylor Moton Jersey , different day as the Panthers prepare for the Bengals The Panthers have issued today’s injury report for their Week 3 game against the Bengals and it’s pretty much a carbon copy of yesterday’s report.Trai Turner and Da’Norris Searcy are still in the concussion protocol. Curtis Samuel is still not practicing after his “minor” heart procedure but is working out, per Ron Rivera. Meanwhile, Damiere Byrd has graduated from the DNP list and is now practicing on a limited basis. The Panthers could use his help as a returner just as much as they could as a receiver. The full list from Thursday is below:Panthers injury reportDid not participate in practiceCB Donte Jackson (groin)TE Greg Olsen (foot)WR Curtis Samuel (medical illness)S DaNorris Searcy (concussion)G Trai Turner (concussion)Limited participation in practiceWR Damiere Byrd (knee)Full participation in practiceNone Practice StatusDid not participate in practice = 0% of a player’s normal repetitionsLimited participation in practice = Less than 100% of a player’s normal repetitionsFull participation in practice = 100% of a player’s normal repetitionsGame StatusOut = Player will not playDoubtful = Player unlikely to playQuestionable = Uncertain if player will play