Sir Purr
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THE SKINNY: All eyes are on Cam Newton as he returns from offseason shoulder surgery. Shoulder problems caused him to miss the last two games of the 2018 season, after he started the year on a torrid pace for completion percentage and accuracy.
WHAT WORKED IN 2018: When Newton was healthy, the Panthers were rolling. In the season's first eight games, Newton boasted a passer rating over 100, a 15-to-4 touchdown to interception ratio and was sacked just 12 times.
WHAT DIDN'T WORK IN 2018: When Newton wasn't fully healthy, the Panthers struggled. In Carolina's seven-game slide to end the season, Newton's accuracy and arm strength slowly got worse and worse.
WHO'S BACK FOR 2019: Newton returns after his offseason procedure and is on track to throw at training camp. Backups Kyle Allen and Taylor Heinicke, each of whom started a game last year, also return.
WHO'S NEW FOR 2019: Carolina drafted local product Will Grier in the third round of the 2019 Draft.
BIGGEST QUESTION MARKS: How will Newton's health and throwing motion impact his production? Between Allen, Grier and Heinicke, who will emerge as the backup?