From Heisman trophy winner to NFL MVP, Cam Newton — love him or hate him — has undoubtedly left us in awe at his talent over the years.

The 2015 campaign for Newton and the Carolina Panthers was unforgettable. With the help of a dominant defense, Newton carried a below-average offense to a 15-1 record and a trip to the Super Bowl, which ended in defeat against the Denver Broncos, sending Peyton Manning out on top in his swan song.

Ryne Gallacher is a regular columnist and correspondent for The Outlook.