Panthers coach Ron Rivera believes rookie quarterback Cam Newton is deserving of the Pro Bowl. Newton ranks third in the balloting at quarterback in the NFC behind Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees, two players who are viewed as locks to make the team. Newton set a league record this season for touchdown runs by a quarterback with 13 and needs just 167 yards passing to break Peyton Manning's rookie passing record. "I think he's deserving, I really do," Rivera said.