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Panthers name Cam Newton starting QB

The Carolina Panthers have named number one overall pick Cam Newton their starting quarterback for the 2011 season.

First-year head coach Ron Rivera made it official after the Pathers 33-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.

Newton played just one series in Carolina’s final preseason game going 3-5 for 25 yards and a touchdown pass to tight end Jeremy Shockey.

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