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Mike Shula knows the sky's the limit when it comes to Newton's outrageous physical gifts under center. The new OC has little doubt about Newton's ability to take off in Year Three, but he would like to see more emotional growth from the quarterback when adversity strikes. "Probably the biggest thing for him is maintaining that balance," Shula said. "Because everything around you during the football season is going to be up and down."
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Shula added: "The more you can continue to stay on an even plane and lead the group of guys around you, the more effective you are going to be as a QB. ..." As NFL.com's Marc Sessler reminded readers, that was, at times, an issue for Newton last season. Indeed, Newton drew criticism from receiver Steve Smith after the QB sulked on the bench in a 36-7 loss to the New York Giants on national TV. Given all that, the Panthers' desire to see Newton develop into a team captain and emotional anchor for a locker room anxious to follow his lead. But from a fantasy perspective? Newton's emotional issues haven't kept him from being a top-five producer so far and they won't this year, either.
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