Cam Newton: The Real Deal?

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Here are some recent first start stat lines for highly drafted quarterbacks:

Akili Smith - 25-42, 221 yards, two TD's (W)
Cade McNown - 17-33, 255 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT (L)
Aaron Rodgers - 18-22, 1 TD, 35 yards rushing, 1 TD (W)
J.P. Losman - 17-28, 170, 1 TD (W)
David Carr - 10-22, 145, 2TD, 1 INT (W)
Patrick Ramsey - 21-43, 320 yards, 1TD, 4 INT, 1 rushing TD (L)
Tony Banks - 10-17, 186, 3 TD, 1 INT (L)
JeMarcus Russell - 23-31, 224, 1 TD, 1 INT (L)
Troy Aikman - 17-35, 180, 2 INT (L)
Matt Leinart - 22-35, 253, 2 TD, 1 INT (L)
Philip Rivers - 8-11, 108, 1 TD (W)