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St. Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis, who'll face Newton on Sunday in Charlotte, N.C., is thrilled Newton's role in the running game has been reduced. While Laurinaitis has proven he's not afraid of anyone,Wholesale Shoes Suppliers Australia, he admits that tackling Newton can be an imposing task.
"It's like hitting a tight end,Stitched Atlanta Falcons Jerseys," Laurinaitis said. "I haven't really had a chance to play a quarterback of his size yet, so it will be definitely a new experience for me. His body type is like an athletic tight end. Speed-wise and stuff like that, it's going to be different.
As a rookie in 2011,Cheap Adidas Shoes, Newton carried 127 times for 706 yards and 14 touchdowns, the most by an NFL quarterback. Last season,Stitched Arizona Cardinals Jerseys, he ran 126 times for 741 yards and eight TDs.
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The Panthers are clearly trying to limit quarterback Cam Newton's carries this season.
Newton is on pace to carry the ball 93 times for 489 yards and six touchdown this season. That's still better than most quarterbacks, but well below his totals from the first two seasons. |
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