It's generally accepted that Newton will be the 50th Bowl's MVP. It's also increasingly common to hear his name besmirched by those not so fond of his race-based comments that have hit the press in recent weeks. Agree with them or not, should off-pitch opinions be overshadowing what could be a career-definining first Super Bowl appearance? It's a dead cert that the discussion will rumble on deep into Sunday's coverage.
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