NFL Network analyst and quarterback guru Steve Mariucci broke down Newton’s performance on “NFL GameDay Final” Sunday, taking a closer look at what Newton did well and where his rookie mistakes are still showing.

Another week, another record for Cam Newton – and that’s just through one quarter of Carolina’s home opener against the Packers.

NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora checked in Thursday on “NFL Total Access” to discuss one of the secrets behind Panthers rookie QB Cam Newton’s record-breaking debut, which running back will have the most carries for the Texans in Week 2 and the latest in Terrelle Pryor’s appeal process.

Cam Newton passed a lot of tests with his record-breaking 422-yard, two-touchdown performance in Week 1 and managed to impress NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner.

NFL Network analyst Jamie Dukes believes leadership is an underrated aspect of what Cam Newton brings to the table for the Panthers.

Brian Billick explains just how Carolina can successfully continue Cam Newton’s growth.

I expected the Carolina Panthers and first overall pick Cam Newton to reach terms Friday, and the two sides have agreed on a four-year, $22 million contract, according to a league source.

The Panthers and rookie QB Cam Newton are very close to an agreement on a four-year deal, according to league sources.

He said he wanted to be an “icon and entertainer,” so it comes as no surprise that Cam Newton took to the microphone when he had an opportunity over the weekend at the NFL Players Rookie Photo Shoot in Los Angeles. What’s a little surprising was the song the Panthers’ No. 1 draft pick chose to cover: Justin Bieber‘s “Baby.” Entertaining, sure. Iconic, debatable. Judge for yourself.

From the moment Cam Newton was drafted first overall by the Panthers last month, the conversation surrounding the quarterback has been if he should start from Day 1.

Mercifully, it appears official. The “what number will Cam Newton wear?” mini-controversy is over.

I also don’t see Cam Newton as much of a fantasy option, at least not as a rookie. If Newton does beat out Jimmy Clausen for the top spot on Carolina’s depth chart, he’ll be worth a late-round flier in deeper, seasonal leagues. But that’s about the extend of his fantasy value.

Cam Newton is selected first overall at the 2011 NFL Draft.

We are less than 24 hours away from having our most pressing question of the 2011 NFL Draft answered: Will the Panthers take Auburn QB Cam Newton with the top overall selection?

The bigger question, however, is if Newton has what it takes to be a franchise quarterback.

The question about Cam Netwon‘s ability to be a franchise quarterback is moot, according to our Michael Irvin. The true question is if Carolina has the players that will allow Newton to reach his full potential. Irvin talks about that and more.