Panthers' Best Draft Pick: Peppers or Newton?

Panthers' Best Draft Pick: Peppers or Newton?

Author: The Daily News Now! April 11, 2026 Duration: 1:13

Julius Peppers or Cam Newton: The Debate for Carolina Panthers Best Draft Pick

Sports Illustrateds Matt Verderame sparked a heated debate by naming Julius Peppers as the best draft pick for the Carolina Panthers. Peppers, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, amassed 159.5 sacks during his career. However, fans are pushing back, arguing that Cam Newton, the number one overall pick in 2011, deserves the title. Newton led the Panthers to a Super Bowl appearance and won MVP in 2015. Luke Kuechly, another strong contender, earned Defensive Player of the Year in 2013. The debate rages on as the NFL Draft approaches.

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