Cam Newton Speaks On the Record Number of Starting Black Quarterbacks in the NFL Today

Cam doesn't want to just be considered a black quarterback.

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From Robert Griffin III to Michael Vick to Russell Wilson to Terrelle Pryor, it's become clear that there is a growing number of African American quarterbacks in the league today. In fact, Week 1 set a new league record for the number of black QBs to start with nine. But, even though the ceiling has risen a little bit, it isn't a cause for celebration, according to Cam Newton

Earlier today, Newton spoke to the media on the growing number of black quarterbacks in the league and offered up his own perspective on the matter. Check out an excerpt from his discussion in the video below or hit the link here to hear what he had to say in its entirety, courtesy of Bill Voth

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