Listen to rookie Cam Newton marvel at playing against Peyton Manning

“We’ve been doubted. We’ve been slated; all of the above, but yet when you have turnouts like (Sunday) it makes it all worthwhile”, Newton said after the win against the Cardinals.

Regardless of that night’s outcome, it could be a torch-passing from Manning, who may be approaching his final game, to an anticipated league MVP just entering the prime of his career. Six of the turnovers were made by Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer, who threw four interceptions and lost two fumbles.

When the Carolina Panthers achieved victory in Sunday’s NFC Championship game over the Arizona Cardinals they punched their ticket to SuperBowl 50, this will be head coach Ron Rivera’s first trip to the big game as a head coach, but he has SuperBowl experience.

But this is a different version of Manning. Another thing the Broncos need to do, is defense.

Yes, he’s still out there yelling “Omaha!”

“One of the things Coach Ditka emphasized to us was to enjoy the moment”, said Rivera Monday to ESPN. But he is not quite as capable as he was, once upon a time, when it comes to putting the football exactly where he wants it, especially on deep routes.

In 18 games, 13 quarterbacks have rushed a combined 44 times for 207 yards and no touchdowns against the Broncos this season. “But I’m fortunate and grateful that I have the opportunity to contribute still, in some way”. The Super Bowl is… a little more expensive.

“We came out here and fought our tails off, and we did what a lot of people said we couldn’t do”, Newton said.

The NFL championship game is nothing new for Bronco’s quarterback Peyton Manning, 39, as it will be his 4th chance at winning an NFL championship. You remember, that team with the great defense, the cocky quarterback, and the shuffling music video that rankled the Establishment? Tom Brady was rushed, hit and sacked throughout the game. At most books in this gambling city, the Panthers were a 4-point pick, though the early line varied, with the over/under settling in at 45. Carolina WAS overwhelming against Arizona.

That’s because there’s 5 former Ohio State Buckeyes that will be on the field when the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos face off. Which is the most of any 1 college. He had several jarring hits that set the tone for the Panthers to build a 17-0 lead.

The 26-year-old Newton said he preached patience to his mates and it was all paying off now. “We wanted to keep the pressure on”.