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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Carolina Panthers (95) defensive end Charles Johnson rushes New Orleans Saints (9) quarterback Drew Brees during first quarter action at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, December 30, 2012 in New Orleans, LA. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Carolina Panthers (34) running back DeAngelo Williams races down the field with the New Orleans Saints defense giving chase during second quarter action at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, December 30, 2012 in New Orleans, LA. Williams rushed for 65-yards on the run. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Carolina Panthers quarterback (1) Cam Newton speaks into the camera of NFL Films at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome prior to action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, December 30, 2012 in New Orleans, LA. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Carolina Panthers quarterback (1) Cam Newton runs onto the field at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome prior to action vs the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, December 30, 2012 in New Orleans, LA. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Carolina Panthers (89) wide receiver Steve Smith catches a pass over his shoulder prior to action vs the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, December 30, 2012 in New Orleans, LA. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (L-R) Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme and owner Jerry Richardson talk on the team's bench on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    (L-R) Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme and owner Jerry Richardson talk on the team's bench on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Bill Haber - AP
    Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera talks to some players during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans.
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    Dave Martin - AP
    New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees is seen on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Bill Haber - AP
    Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throws while being rushed by New Orleans Saints' Martez Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) hands off to DeAngelo Williams during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Bill Haber - AP
    Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    New Orleans Saints' Roman Harper reacts on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    New Orleans Saints' Isa Abdul-Quddus (42) breaks up a pass intended for Carolina Panthers' Brandon LaFell during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is seen on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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    Dave Martin - AP
    New Orleans Saints' Lance Moore is seen during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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