Carolina Panthers

What Cam Newton needs from Christian McCaffrey, receivers group in 2017

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) and wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) run near the end of practice during training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC on Saturday, August 12, 2017.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) and wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) run near the end of practice during training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC on Saturday, August 12, 2017. dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina took major steps this spring to correct the problems its receivers had in 2016.

On this week’s “Three and Out,” podcast, NFL.com writer / Reception Perception creator Matt Harmon and I break down the 2017 group, and how the Panthers set about fixing their troubles – and how this “fix” is not just the team leaning on rookie running back/receiver Christian McCaffrey.

Also, defensive end Mario Addison stops by for an exclusive interview.

As always, listen here or subscribe here on iTunes – and don’t forget to leave a review!

Jourdan Rodrigue: 704-358-5071, @jourdanrodrigue

This story was originally published September 7, 2017 at 12:12 PM with the headline "What Cam Newton needs from Christian McCaffrey, receivers group in 2017."

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