 He also was the first rookie quarterback to rush for over 500 yards in a single season.After strengthening the defense with future all-pro Luke Kuechly in the 2012 draft, the Panthers again opened the 2012 season poorly, losing five out of their first six games, leading longtime general manager Marty Hurney to be fired in response.The team slid to a record before winning five of their last six games, resulting in a record.