Peyton Manning says Cam Newton should be MVP

Peyton Manning said at Super Bowl media night on Monday that Cam Newton should be the league MVP.

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SI Wire
Publish date:
Feb 1, 2016

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning said at Super Bowl Media Day on Monday that Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton should be the league MVP.

“Cam Newton is the MVP of the league,” Manning stated. “No doubt in my mind he’ll be the MVP.”

When asked about Newton’s celebratory habits after scoring, Manning said he believes the Panthers’ signal caller’s controversial enthusiasm for the game is good.

Manning also added that he himself will celebrate if he runs for a touchdown against the Panthers on Sunday.

“If I rush for a touchdown on Sunday, believe me, I’ll be celebrating,” Manning said.

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Cam Newton scores the first of his two rushing touchdowns in a 49-15 dominating victory over Arizona in the NFC title game.

Head coach Ron Rivera is doused with Gatorade by Cam Newton after the Carolina Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals.

Cam Newton hopes he gets to do his touchdown dab dance a bunch when Carolina faces Denver in Super Bowl 50.

Frank Clark of the Seattle Seahawks sacks Cam Newton during their NFC divisional playoff matchup in Charlotte. The Panthers led 31-0 at halftime and moved within a win of reaching the Super Bowl.

Cam Newton and Thomas Davis celebrate after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 31-24 in an NFC divisional playoff game.

Cam Newton celebrates a touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17 of the 2015 NFL season. His 10 scoring runs were the most of any quarterback in the league and tied for the third-most among all players. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton pleads with line judge Jeff Bergman in a Week 17 game against Tampa Bay. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton smiles with teammates during a photo he organized in the bench area during a game against Tampa Bay. The Panthers won to clinch home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton greets LeBron James after the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 95-90 at Time Warner Cable Arena in North Carolina. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

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Cam Newton is tackled by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee during a 2015 Thanksgiving game in Arlington, Texas. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton throws a pass against the Washington Redskins during a November 2015 game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. His five touchdown passes helped the Panthers win 44-16. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

As is his custom, Cam Newton gives a ball to a young fan after a Carolina touchdown. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton threw 35 touchdown passes during the 2015 regular season and was intercepted 10 times. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton prepares to come out of the tunnel before a game at Bank of America Stadium. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton throws a pass over Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril during the 2014 NFC divisional playoffs in Seattle. The Seahawks went on to win 31-17 en route to their second straight Super Bowl appearance. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton throws a pass in the wild card round of the 2014 NFL playoffs against the Arizona Cardinals. The Panthers won 27-16 as Newton threw for two touchdowns and one interception and added 35 rushing yards. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

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Police and fire officials examine Cam Newton's damaged truck following a Dec. 9, 2014, crash in uptown Charlotte. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton fractured his back in a December 2014 crash, forcing him to miss one game. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

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Cam Newton gestures after completing a first down during a game in New Orleans. He threw for 226 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in the 41-10 victory. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

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Cam Newton leaps over Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton for a touchdown. In addition to three passing touchdowns, Newton had 83 yards rushing and one touchdown run during the game. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton attempts to evade San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tarell Brown during an NFC divisional playoff game. The Panthers lost 23-10. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton slings a pass while being hurried in the pocket during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Newton threw three interceptions in the 45-21 loss. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

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Cam Newton dives for a first down over Cincinnati cornerback Leon Hall during a 37-37 tie at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati in October 2014. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

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Cam Newton passes over Cincinnati defensive end Carlos Dunlap during the fourth quarter of a 37-37 tie. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton stands in the pocket and throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens in a September 2014 game. The Ravens won 38-10 as Newton was harassed all game by the defensive front. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton leaps through New Orleans Saints defenders during a December 2013 game at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Saints 17-13 to take sole possession of the NFC South heading into the last game of the season. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton attempts to stiff arm San Francisco linebacker Ahmad Brooks during a 2013 game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. The Panthers won the game 10-9, with Newton throwing for just 169 yards on the day. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton is taken down by Seahawks defensive ends O'Brien Schofield (93) and D'Anthony Smith after throwing a pass in Week 1 of the 2013 season. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton gets off a throw despite having Seahawks defenders all over him. This game was low scoring as the Seahawks beat the Panthers 12-7 in Charlotte. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

It's rare that Cam Newton doesn't have a smile on his face. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

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Cam Newton, actress Amber Heard and musician Cee Lo Green pose backstage at the 2011 ESPYs in Los Angeles. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton has been doing his Superman celebration since joining the NFL. He does so here during an October 2011 game against the New Orleans Saints. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton talks with referee Bill Leavy before playing the Jacksonville Jaguars in September 2011. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton fights off Green Bay Packers cornerback Morgan Burnett to gain extra yardage during a September 2011 matchup. The Packers won 30-23 in Newton's second professional game. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton is pursued by Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton stands in the pocket in his first professional game. He set a rookie record by throwing for 422 yards in his debut start. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

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Cardinals linebacker Joey Porter welcomes Cam Newton to the NFL with a hard hit as Newton throws a pass. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton made his professional debut against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 11, 2011. Despite throwing for 422 yards, he and the Panthers fell 28-21. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton warms up before a preseason game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami against the Dolphins. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton signs autographs following the final day of training camp on the Wofford College campus in Spartanburg, S.C. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell poses for a picture with Cam Newton, who was selected No. 1 in the 2011 NFL Draft. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton is interviewed in Panthers gear after being selected first in the 2011 NFL Draft. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton runs through some agility drills during the 2011 NFL Combine. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton sprints the 40-yard dash at the 2011 NFL combine. He ran a 4.59, tied for third among quarterbacks. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton talks with his coach Gene Chizik prior to 2011 national title game. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton stretches in preparation for the title game against Oregon. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Oregon linebacker Casey Matthews pressures Cam Newton. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton breaks away against Oregon. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton is tackled by free safety John Boyett of Oregon. Newton finished the game with 64 yards rushing and 265 yards passing. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton is tackled during the National Championship between Auburn and Oregon at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The Tigers defeated the Ducks 22-19. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton is tackled by defensive end Kenny Rowe during the National Championship Game. Newton threw two touchdowns and one interception en route to a 22-19 victory. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

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Cam Newton goes airborne in a game against LSU at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn. Newton only passed for 86 yards, but he rushed for 217 on 28 attempts with two touchdowns. Auburn defeated LSU 24-17. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

Cam Newton elebrates an October 2010 victory over LSU with Auburn fans. Auburn defeated LSU 24-17 to become the last unbeaten team in the SEC. Text credit: Daniel Hersh

The Broncos and Panthers meet in Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET.

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