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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - The progression of Cam Newton this spring is one reason coach Ron Rivera is budding with optimism as the Panthers continue preparation for the 2013 season.]]>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:24:25 -0400Panthers WR Smith: I want to play 15-16 seasonshttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/aa7428def2b04218bd57b51fc52148cc/FBN--Panthers-Receivershttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/aa7428def2b04218bd57b51fc52148cc/FBN--Panthers-Receivers

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Steve Smith said the competition at the Panthers wide receiver position this year is "cut throat," and the 13-year veteran receiver plans to stick around to see how it shakes out.]]>Thu, 30 May 2013 16:50:58 -0400QB Newton focused on being smarter, not fasterhttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/926631cbe2b545b78a5a51d05844e356/FBN--Panthers-Newtonhttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/926631cbe2b545b78a5a51d05844e356/FBN--Panthers-Newton

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Cam Newton isn't worried about whether he's the fastest quarterback in the NFL. His focus this year is on being smarter with the football.]]>Wed, 29 May 2013 16:36:25 -0400