Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton had a brilliant season in 2015, totaling 4,473 yards from scrimmage and scoring 45 touchdowns. He took home NFL MVP honors following that impressive campaign.
In the Super Bowl, though, Newton and the Panthers were dominated by Von Miller and the Denver Broncos, who won 24-10. During a recent interview with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith on First Take, Newton said he would not trade his MVP award for a Super Bowl ring.
“Let me remind you — Brad Johnson won a Super Bowl,” Newton said. “Trent Dilfer won a Super Bowl. Respectfully, Nick Foles won a Super Bowl. So, yes, when you look at those guys and you say, ‘What’s more important? Would you have preferred to win a Super Bowl?’ I think that’s a humble approach.”
Stephen A. Smith: “Cam, if you could give back that league MVP for a Super Bowl championship, would you do it?”
Cam Newton: “No.” 👀 pic.twitter.com/x9XspwR7kh
— First Take (@FirstTake) January 30, 2025
Newton went completed 18-of-41 passes for 265 yards with one interception and two fumbles in Carolina’s loss to Denver in Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season. He’d rather have that result than give up his MVP award, which is an interesting choice.
