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BEREA, Ohio - Connor Shaw played for his dad in high school and ran South Carolinas offence under the ultra-demanding Steve Spurrier in college. If that wont toughen a guys skin, nothing will.Raised in a football family, Shaw knew when he was 5 years old that all he ever wanted to do was be an NFL starting quarterback.The undrafted rookie may get his shot on Sunday.With Johnny Manziel done for the season with a hamstring injury and Brian Hoyer still unable to throw because of a sore shoulder and biceps, Shaw will likely make his starting debut when the Browns (7-8) conclude another disappointing season this week against the Baltimore Ravens.For Shaw, its a dream come true, the chance to show he belongs.Im really excited about it, he said. Its been a long season.And a long journey for the former Gamecocks star, who went 27-5 as a starter in the SEC, but then was invited for just one visit to an NFL team before Mays draft. He wasnt selected, but signed in May.During training camp, he was an outsider in the quarterback battle between Hoyer and Manziel. But the 6-foot-1, 210-pound Shaw showed enough during the preseason — he went 8 of 9 for 123 yards and a touchdown against Washington — that the Browns decided to keep him on their practice squad. He was around in case of emergency — and hes needed.Shaw doesnt have much time to get ready for the Ravens, who can still earn a playoff spot with a win and loss or tie by San Diego, or with a tie and a San Diego loss. But Browns coach Mike Pettine believes the 23-year-old Shaw, who threw 23 touchdown passes and just one interception as a senior, will produce even on short notice.You just look at him, and does he pass the eye-ball test? No, Pettine said. He doesnt have the strongest arm, and hes not the fastest. Hes not the biggest, but he just found a way. Hes just got something about him.Thats always been the case for Shaw, who likened his college game to Manziels. Hes mobile, can run for a first down when needed, but dont expect him to flash any money signs if he scores.Im a tough, gritty guy, he said when asked to describe his playing style. I feel like Im smart with the ball. Well see. I havent had a whole lot of reps in the NFL, especially live reps so well see how it plays out if I suit up.Shaw got his first snaps with Clevelands offence Tuesday, and by all accounts showed hes spent the past few months studying. He wasnt out of place in the huddle or behind centre.I was impressed, said tackle Joe Thomas, who was named to eighth straight Pro Bowl team. Thomas said he didnt know Shaws background.I cant really remember taking any reps with him, Thomas said. But he stepped right in and hardly made any mistakes calling the plays.Although he was out of sight for much of the season, Shaw worked hard. He was behind Hoyer and Manziel on the depth chart but alongside on the ride.I was doing everything they were, he said. I was trying to stay as sharp as possible because you never know when youre going in.Its been quite a year for Shaw, who married his high school sweetheart, Molly. They recently welcomed a baby girl, Mila.And now, his career might take a step forward, too.Hopefully we can cap it off with a win, he said.NOTES: Pettine said theres no doubt in my mind that he and owner Jimmy Haslam share the same vision for the team. I get together with Jimmy for a minimum of an hour every week. We are very much on the same page. ... Pettine said he was alarmed and encouraged to hear Manziel admit he didnt take his job seriously enough this season. Its rare that you have a rookie like a Joel Bitonio, who comes in and its seamless. 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By that I mean being able to run out of the way, scramble out of the way to stay alive, keep the play alive, by being able to get out of the way.Rivera said if Newton is unable to do that, Derek Anderson will make his third start of the season.Anderson threw for 277 yards and a touchdown in Carolinas 19-17 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday. Hes 2-0 as Carolinas starter with both wins coming against the Buccaneers (2-11).Rivera said there is a misconception that Newtons injury is all about the quarterbacks pain tolerance moving forward.It can get worse if he gets hit there again, Rivera said of Newtons two transverse process fractures in his back.Players have Tuesday off, but Newton is expected to report to the stadium for rehab. The Panthers return to the practice field on Wednesday.Rivera said the goal is to get Newton on the field when hes ready.As he gets better (team physicians) will increase his workload until we get to a certain point where he gets back on the field, Rivera said.The Panthers (5-8-1) are in the midst of a playoff race.They can take over sole possession of first place in the NFC South if New Orleans loses to Chicago on Monday night.Newton is 3-8-1 this year as the teams starting quarterback.He has struggled through an injury-plagued season, undergoing ankle surgery in March and then fracturing his ribs during a preseason game at New England. Those injuries forced Newton to miss the season opener at Tampa Bay.ddddddddddddivera said Anderson did some good things filling in for Newton on Sunday, but said there was plenty of room for improvement.The Panthers reached or started in Tampa Bay territory on all 11 possessions, but came away with just one touchdown and four field goals.In fact, Carolinas only touchdown came after the defensive ends Charles Johnson and Mario Addison sacked Bucs quarterback Josh McCown and stripped the ball loose, allowing defensive tackle Kawann Short to recover at the Tampa Bay 4. The Panthers scored two plays later on a short pass from Anderson to Jerricho Cotchery.Carolinas struggles inside their opponents 20-yard line are nothing new.They rank 28th in the league in red zone offence, scoring touchdowns on just 45 per cent of their 40 possessions.On Sunday, many of Carolinas red zone woes were self-inflicted.The Panthers had a turnover at the Bucs 3, three penalties, a bobbled snap from centre, a dropped pass and a few poorly thrown balls by Anderson that wound up being drive killers.Until you operate without self-inflicted mistakes you are going to slow yourself down, Rivera said.Anderson said he was happy with the win, but felt he could have played better.I missed some throws, some things I just have to take that are there and make them tackle him, Anderson said after Sundays game. Efficiency-wise I feel like I could have been better.NOTES: Rivera said linebacker Thomas Davis hyperextended his left knee on Sunday, but is expected to practice this week. Thats not the same knee that Davis tore the ACL in three times. ... Defensive end Frank Alexander is eligible to return this week from a 10-game suspension for violating the leagues substance abuse policy. ... Carolina signed defensive tackle Kyle Love and waived defensive tackle MIcanor Regis.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL ' ' '