Cam Newton, Gus Malzahn and the QBs he has coached

[DKphin]

2006 OC/WR Arkansas - Casey Dick
He went undrafted, but given a chance to throw at the Dolphins rookie camp. He is currently out of the NFL.
2007-2008 Co-OC/AHC/QB - Chris Boone, Kyle Fadal, David Johnson, Jacob Bower
None are in the NFL, despite having a prolific offense

University of Tulsa During the 2007 season Malzahn emerged as one of the premier offensive coordinators in the nation, as Tulsa ranked 1st in the nation in total yards per game, ahead of Texas Tech and Hawaiʻi, and with a more balanced attack than both teams.[4] The Golden Hurricane also ranked 3rd in the nation in passing[5] and led their conference in scoring. Tulsa became the first team in NCAA history to have a 5,000-yard passer, a 1,000-yard rusher and three 1,000-yard receivers in a single season.[6][7]
After the regular season, Malzahn interviewed for the open position at Arkansas once Nutt resigned in November 2007.[8]
In 2008, Tulsa was again the nation's most prolific attack, leading with nearly 7,980 total yards of offense averaging 570 yards per game.[9] The Golden Hurricane were ranked 2nd in the nation in scoring behind Oklahoma, scoring over 47 points per game.[10] The offense was also the nation's most balanced attack, ranking 5th in the nation in rushing[11] and 9th in passing.[12] The Tulsa quarterbacks finished 3rd in the nation in passing efficiency, behind only Oklahoma and Texas.[13]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gus_Malzahn
2009-Present OC/QB - Chris Todd, Cam Newton
Chris Todd is not in the NFL, time will tell with Newton

Auburn University Malzahn was named the offensive coordinator at Auburn University by first year head coach Gene Chizik on December 28, 2008.[14] Under Malzahn, Auburn made significant improvements over the previous season's offensive production; the Tigers finished the season ranked 16th in total offense (2nd in the SEC against all opponents) with just under 432 yards per game[15] and 17th in scoring with over 33 points per game[16] after being tied for 110th in the nation in scoring the previous season.[17] Although he still made significant improvements in his first year, against SEC competition Auburn managed 377.1 total yards a game which placed them 4th in the SEC (behind Alabama, Arkansas, and Ole Miss).[18] His first season broke the Auburn single season total offense record previously set by the undefeated 2004 team. Head coach Gene Chizik had stressed prior to the season that he intended to focus on the run game which showed great improvement as well; the rushing offense finished the season ranked 13th in the nation with 212 yards per game[19] after being ranked 69th prior to the new coaching staff's arrival.[20] Passing numbers also improved under the new offensive scheme, with the passing efficiency ranking ending up 22nd nationally[21] after being ranked 106th in 2008.[22] Senior quarterback Chris Todd set a single-season touchdown record at Auburn and finished the season with a passer rating of 145.73, ranking him 18th in the nation.[23] During the 2009 season, Auburn's offense under Malzahn, produced 120 plays of 15 yards or more, nearly doubling the 62 compiled in 2008.
In 2010, Malzahn's offense, led by Heisman Trophy winner Cameron Newton at quarterback, helped Auburn roll to an undefeated record, a #1 national ranking after the regular season[24] and a berth in the BCS Championship game, to be played on January 10, 2011. Auburn led the SEC in scoring offense, total offense, rushing offense, pass efficiency, first downs and first down conversions [25] on its way to a 13-0 record and a 59-17 victory over South Carolina in the SEC Championship Game. Malzahn was awarded the 2010 Broyles Award, recognizing him as the top assistant coach in the nation.
Malzahn was offered the head coaching position at Vanderbilt University in early December 2010, with a reported annual salary of $3,000,000.[26] After a counter-offer of a raise to $1.3 million, Malzahn turned down VU's offer to remain as offensive coordinator at Auburn.[27]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gus_Malzahn

My point is that when Malzahn is given freedom to run the offense the way he wants it racks up huge yardage and it does not matter who is the QB. Newton is gifted athletically and I am not saying he will not be good as a Pro. But I would be cautious when deciding whether he is worthy of a high draft choice. Go back and see if you can find some footage of him at UF. He had the height, weight, and athletic gifts. Then you would watch him play on the field and he would consistently miss open receivers.
**I am sorry I can not provide any footage, but for some reason I can't view videos on YouTube

 

[Dan2Duper]

Systems alone don't rack up yards and points in the SEC. You don't have to look far to see that, compare a little of Chris Todd's film and statistics to Cam Newton.