Panthers head coach Ron Rivera tried to send a message at the start of Sunday’s game against the Seahawks, and judging by the play that followed, he probably shouldn’t have.
Carolina was faced with a must-win spot, fighting for its playoff life, so who’d the team trot out there at quarterback to start the game?
Derek Anderson.
It went about as well as you’d have thought, too. Anderson threw a pass intended for running back Jonathan Stewart, that bounced off his hands and was picked off by Mike Morgan.
rpmsports18: Derek Anderson in over Cam Newton to start the game. What c… NBC Sunday Night … https://t.co/W7ojd3ynmQ pic.twitter.com/H4Jml781hO
— FanSportsClips (@FanSportsClips) December 5, 2016
Here’s why Newton was benched to start the game.
Spoke w/Panthers PR man Steven Drummond. He says Cam Newton is healthy & this was a decision made by head coach Ron Rivera.
— Black & Blue Review (@BlackBlueReview) December 5, 2016
According to Panthers radio, Cam Newton will not be starting tonight due to disciplinary reasons. Must have happened pre-game.
— Adam Johnson™ (@TigerPanthrHeat) December 5, 2016
The Panthers kicked a field goal to take an early 3-0 lead, which left many wondering why he would make that move in a must-win game, against a stout defense.
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