Cam Newton has broken a rookie record that no one would have ever believed would be broken by a "black quarterback". After 15 games, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has broken Peyton Manning’s National Football League record for the most passing yards in a season with 3,739 yards yards. Cam was heavily stereotyped as being a running quarterback, and his passing ability had been questioned by the "experts". They were right about his ability to run with the ball, for he also set a record in the running game. He broke Steve Grogan's 35-year-old NFL record for rushing touchdowns in a season by a quarterback with 13. Cam also set a rookie record for total touchdowns when he recorded his 30th against the Houston Texans. Newton has thrown 20 TD passes and has 14 rushing touchdowns in his rookie season. Cam is the first rookie to rush for 10 touchdowns and to pass for 10 touchdowns. With his performance this year, Cam has shattered the stereotypes placed on the black quarterback, and has kicked opened the door for others. Robert Griffin III will definitely benefit from Cam's performance, in the up coming NFL draft. NFL teams will no longer hesitate to draft a multi-talented black quarterbacks, and many teams will be trading up to get such talent. Mike Vick opened the door last year with his play, but Cam has kicked the door down.
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