Cam Newton played through injured shoulder ‘to set a good standard’

Two years ago, Cam Newton exploded all over the NFL, winning the MVP in a walk and leading his Panthers right up to the edge of a Super Bowl victory. Newton, as the centerpiece of the team, took heat for the team’s performance, but in the offseason revealed that he’d played injured for several games toward the end of the year. Three weeks ago, Newton underwent surgery on his throwing arm, and on Wednesday, answered questions for the team website after a workout.