Best of the Panthers in 2011 season
View photos from Cam Newton's rookie year and head coach Ron Rivera's first season in 2011.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates his touchdown run against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) looks for a receiver as his linemen, Jordan Gross (69) and Travelle Wharton (70) block the Jacksonville Jaguars' defense during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) celebrates sacking Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11) (not pictured) during an NFL football game in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Panthers won, 16-10. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs in the heavy rains as Jacksonville Jaguars' Derek Cox (21) and Drew Coleman (30) try to catch him during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. Carolina's Greg Olsen (88) runs to help out. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) and Greg Olsen (88) celebrate their touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 16-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs the sidelines away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers' E.J. Biggers (31) as Carolina's Travelle Wharton (70) chases the play during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. The Panthers won 48-16. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Cam Newton (1) leads his team in a huddle during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Carolina won 28-13. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Carolina Panthers' Chris Gamble (20) and Charles Godfrey (30) celebrate a defensive stop against the Atlanta falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Carolina Panthers 31-23. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) makes his way down the sideline against the Atlanta falcons on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Carolina Panthers 31-23. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) runs for a gain after making a reception during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday December 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Carolina won 28-13. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) hangs in the air as he tries to pick up yardage as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Da'Quan Bowers (91) and safety Sean Jones (26) go for the tackle during an NFL game against The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, December 4, 2011, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) makes a leaping grap during an NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts on November 27, 2011. The Panthers defeated the Colts 27-19. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott, right, celebrates outside linebacker James Anderson's (50) interception against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. The Panthers defeated the Texans 28-13. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams celebrates his touchdown with Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) and Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil (67) during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C.,Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Tight end Greg Olsen (88) of the Carolina Panthers rushes upfield during play against the Green Bay Packers September 18, 2011 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Packers won 30 - 23. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Carolina Panthers' Brandon LaFell (11) runs past Tampa Bay Buccaneers' E.J. Biggers (31) for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Antwan Applewhite (93) sacks Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) for a safety during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson shouts as he runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Carolina Panthers tight end Richie Brockel (47) rushes for a seven-yard touchdown as Houston Texans strong safety Glover Quin (29) defends in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after scoring on a one-yard run during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
