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Patrick Andres

Cam Newton Praises Jalen Hurts, Rebukes Idea He’s ‘Bitter’ About Losing Touchdown Record

As a rookie in 2011, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was not yet a finished product, throwing 21 touchdowns against 17 interceptions for a 6-10 team.

However, one aspect of Newton was fully formed from the minute he set foot on an NFL field: his running ability. Newton ran for 14 touchdowns in '11, a record for a quarterback that stood until Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts broke it during the team's 33-25 win over the New York Giants Monday.

On Wednesday's edition of his weekly podcast, Newton was asked what he made of Hurts breaking his record—and whether it meant less given that many of Hurts' touchdowns have come via quarterback sneaks.

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