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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) talk together at the end of the game after the Washington Redskins lose to the Carolina Panthers 21-13 at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, November 4, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates a first down during the first quarter. Newton threw for 201 yards and ran for 37. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) scores on a one yard run in the third quarter as the Washington Redskins take on the Carolina Panthers at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, November 4, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) talk together at the end of the game after the Washington Redskins lose to the Carolina Panthers 21-13 at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, November 4, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) celebrates with running back Jonathan Stewart (28) and quarterback Cam Newton (1) after Smith's touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) reacts during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Cam Newton has thrown for 3,573 yards, 15 touchdowns (with 16 interceptions), plus he's run for 554 more with 13 scores this season. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Detroit strong safety Chris Harris celebrates his interception of a pass by Carolina quarterback Cam Newton during the fourth quarter. The Lions trailed the Panthers 24-7 before rallying to win 49-35. (Associated Press)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton is sacked by Washington Redskins' Brian Orakpo during the second quarter in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is sacked by Washington Redskins' Brian Orakpo (98) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the Washington Redskins during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles as Washington Redskins' Kevin Barnes (22) defends during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is hit by Washington Redskins' London Fletcher (59) and Stephen Bowen (72) as he dives for the end zone during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) throws a pass against the Washington Redskins during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles as Washington Redskins' Barry Cofield (96) pursues during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)