In 2015, Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was named NFL MVP, but when he got to the Super Bowl at the end of that season, Carolina lost. If Newton could change that — give back the MVP but get the chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy — he says he wouldn’t.
Asked on First Take if he could give back the MVP for a Super Bowl championship would he do it, Newton answered flatly: “No.”
Newton said he would prefer his status as a player who made a great impact on the NFL than to be a quarterback who didn’t have a great career but did play on a great team.
“What’s more important, impact or championships?” Newton said. “Brad Johnson won a Super Bowl. Trent Dilfer won a Super Bowl. Respectfully, Nick Foles won a Super Bowl.”
Newton said others may not agree, but that he ultimately wants to be judged on what he accomplished, and not what anyone else on his team did.
“I know that’s not the popular pick,” Newton said. “My take is I’m taking individual success because I did my job.”
In a recent interview, Cam Newton revealed that he wouldn’t trade his MVP award for a Super Bowl championship. Despite falling short in Super Bowl 50 against the Denver Broncos, Newton believes that his MVP season was a testament to his hard work and dedication.
“I wouldn’t trade that MVP award for anything,” Newton said. “It was a special season for me and my team, and it’s something that I will always cherish.”
Newton’s MVP season in 2015 was one for the record books, as he threw for over 3,800 yards and 35 touchdowns, while also rushing for 636 yards and 10 touchdowns. Despite his individual success, the Carolina Panthers ultimately fell short in the Super Bowl, losing to the Broncos 24-10.
While a Super Bowl championship is the ultimate goal for any player, Newton’s MVP award holds a special place in his heart. He continues to strive for greatness on the field and hopes to one day hoist the Lombardi Trophy as a Super Bowl champion.
“I’ll always have that MVP award to remind me of what I accomplished that season,” Newton said. “But make no mistake, I’m still hungry for a Super Bowl championship and I will do whatever it takes to make that dream a reality.”
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