Quarterbacks coach Scott Turner explains the thinking behind Cam Newton's throwing motion

[Sir Purr]

CHARLOTTE – When Norv and Scott Turner arrived in Carolina ahead of the 2018 season, they identified ways to help quarterback Cam Newton improve.


It started from the ground up.


“His footwork, just keeping it compact and making sure his feet and his eyes were working together,” said Scott Turner, who is entering his second season as quarterbacks coach. “That’s where we really started.


“When your feet match your eyes, you are going to make decisions faster. Getting (Cam’s) feet consistent helped the ball go where he wanted it to go.”


Newton’s completion percentage went up noticeably – 67.9 in 2018 is a career best – and it was clear his decision-making process had quickened. He embraced check-downs, getting the ball out of his hands when things weren’t open downfield, and the offense was humming along.


Then the shoulder issues flared up and you know the rest of that story. Now, with Newton having returned to practice, his throwing motion is a hot topic.


The goal is to make Newton’s motion more efficient entering the 2019 season.