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Panthers' Cam Newton: 'Nobody has ever been who I'm trying to be'

Jeremy Brevard / Reuters

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton believes he's one of a kind.

Newton was asked during a recent interview with Morgan Fogarty of WCCB-TV whether he agrees with those who consider him the NFL's greatest talent and greatest unknown.

"Absolutely not. And I say this with the most humility, but I don't think nobody has ever been who I'm trying to be," Newton told Fogarty. "Nobody has the size, nobody has the speed, nobody has the arm strength, nobody had the intangibles that I've had.

"I'm not saying that to say I'm a one-on-one type of person that this league will never see another. No, I'm not saying that. Hear me out. I'm just saying that so much of my talents have not been seen in one person."

At 6-foot-6 and 260 pounds, Newton is right about his unique combination of size and speed. However, there are still questions about his ability as a passer.

The 26-year-old is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is in line for a significant raise. Asked about his relationship with Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, he called it "unbelievable."

"He is a father figure to so many, to me, a good friend to me, but as a person I respect and trust," Newton said. "I will always be humbled and appreciate him for giving me a chance....

"With him being the owner and last say, he did take a chance on me and I'm trying to give him everything and more on my end of the bargain."

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