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‘Three and Out’: Cam Newton shouldn’t be reduced to one sound byte; more from camp

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton jokes around during practice on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton jokes around during practice on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Amid a large (and uncecessary) amount of misconception surrounding quarterback Cam Newton at training camp this week, there was actual football being played.

I was joined by my Observer colleagues Joe Person and Scott Fowler to shoot down some circulating opinions about Newton and discuss our stars and concerns of camp so far.

Later, I spoke with middle linebacker David Mayo about how he’s stepping into a bigger role, developing his ability to cover and what it’s like to mentor rookie linebackers Ben Boulware and Zeek Bigger – and about that infamous Thomas Davis cardboard cutout.

Listen here, and don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes and leave a review! Thanks for listening.

Jourdan Rodrigue: 704-358-5071, @jourdanrodrigue

This story was originally published July 29, 2017 at 4:13 PM with the headline "‘Three and Out’: Cam Newton shouldn’t be reduced to one sound byte; more from camp."

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