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Newton’s crowning achievement came in 2015 when he was named NFL MVP and led the Carolina Panthers to Super Bowl 50. His dual-threat prowess made him a spectacle, combining passing yards with rushing dominance and flashy celebrations that captured the public’s imagination. However, that very Super Bowl exposed vulnerabilities. Newton’s uninspiring performance—completing only 44% of his passes without a touchdown—and a notable incident where he refused to jump on a fumble, became emblematic of his perceived shortcomings.