Panthers draft pick Grier says his role is to support Newton

Carolina Panthers draft pick Will Grier takes a selfie with fans on the second hole during the pro-am of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Grier is kicking off his NFL career with the swagger of a starting NFL quarterback. The adulation surrounding the third-pick pick has created a buzz about the Panthers' QB situation with Cam Newton coming off shoulder surgery. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers draft pick Will Grier wtakes signs an autograph for a fan on the second hole during the pro-am of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Grier is kicking off his NFL career with the swagger of a starting NFL quarterback. The adulation surrounding the third-pick pick has created a buzz about the Panthers' QB situation with Cam Newton coming off shoulder surgery. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers draft pick Will Grier watches his tee shot on the first hole during the pro-am of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Grier is kicking off his NFL career with the swagger of a starting NFL quarterback. The adulation surrounding the third-pick pick has created a buzz about the Panthers' QB situation with Cam Newton coming off shoulder surgery. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Carolina Panthers draft pick Will Grier reacts to his putt on the first hole during the pro-am of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Grier is kicking off his NFL career with the swagger of a starting NFL quarterback. The adulation surrounding the third-pick pick has created a buzz about the Panthers' QB situation with Cam Newton coming off shoulder surgery. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)