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Former Atlanta Falcons great still the all-time leading rusher

By Nick Halden

Dec 16, 2006; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback (7) Michael Vick attempts a pass during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Cowboys defeated the Falcons 38-28. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Abell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2006; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback (7) Michael Vick attempts a pass during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Cowboys defeated the Falcons 38-28. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Abell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 26, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks to pass as Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) pressures in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks to pass as Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) pressures in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Cam Newton  5,628-rushing yards 75-rushing touchdowns

It has felt as if every one of Cam’s 5,628-rushing yards has come against the Atlanta Falcons. Cam has wrecked Atlanta throughout his career running through would-be tacklers in comical fashion and always finding a way to score the football.

If given the chance Newton still has the speed and ability to pile up more rushing yards and become the all-time leader in quarterback rushing yards. If anyone was to ever pass Vick it would be fitting that it is Cam.

The quarterback put his body on the line during his time with the Panthers and is paying the price later in his career. As much as some Atlanta Falcons fans may hate to admit it Cam’s play style and runs were simply electric and brought energy to the crowd no matter what stadium he was in.

He appeared to be a man among boys in a league full of the best athletes in the world. What Cam was able to accomplish during his time in the league was impressive and led the Panthers into relevance they haven’t been able to find since. If given a utility role or another chance to start in this league even though he is nearing the end of his career it wouldn’t be at all shocking to see Cam finish his career as the all-time leading rusher.

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