Cam's Most Important Offseason Yet

[TheRed]

Cam Newton has been anointed as the franchise QB of this team, therefore he has no issues and Huddle posters are forbidden from placing any blame or call out any weaknesses on his part. 

 

Cam Newton, in my opinion, is a ridiculous athlete with above average QB skills. His accuracy is atrocious (second worst in the league according to PFF), the Auburn read-option is holding him back, his mechanics and footwork are horrible. All of these issues can be coached up and the offensive identity of this team can also be coached up. Whatever happened to the good ol' I-formation like Seattle runs?

 

Who is saying he has no issues?

 

I can't think of many 4th year quarterbacks who haven't had at least one area in their game that they could improve on.

 

Newton knows what he has to work on. A full offseason should do a lot of good for him. He didn't have that opportunity last year.

 

Also, in just blindly throwing out statistics or rankings, it would be helpful if you considered all the factors.

[*FreeFua*]

For us to take the next step, Cam has to take the next step.

Cam isn't what's holding this team back from taking the next step.

Before the season started many of us knew what our weaknesses were. The OL, WR and Safety spots were all glaring holes. This past saturday everyone saw those weaknesses get exploited.

We have a great foundation imo now, and in order for us to take the next step it's starts with addressing those 3 positions. Do that, and I think 2015 will be a good year!

[Brothergrim427]

Guessing you mean E-P (Erhardt-Perkins).

I wouldn't mind seeing us go to that system at all.

thank you I wasn't sure how it was spelled and glad you like it also however would it be your first choice ? I've heard many here say west cast with our personnel would fit better

[Actionman0z]

He's not a franchise QB. His accuracy, footwork, and decision making are not elite. Can he get there. Yes. Is he, no.

[Cary Kollins]

He's not a franchise QB. His accuracy, footwork, and decision making are not elite. Can he get there. Yes. Is he, no.

 

 

franchise QB does not mean you have to be elite

[ThinkAboutIt]

nope, tolbert had a clear field in front of him

What difference does that make if the ball doesn't make it to him? It went between at least two Seattle defenders.

[JJT]

Everyone blames Tolbert for that drop, but if Cam puts even the slightest bit of touch on the ball it's a huge gain.

Maybe Cam can study Russel Wilson tapes to learn how to throw blooping wounded ducks that defenses can't see.

[Cary Kollins]

Maybe Cam can study Russel Wilson tapes to learn how to throw blooping wounded ducks that defenses can't see.

 

 

seriously, Cam would never make the types of throws Wilson made on those first two touchdown passes

[Mr. Scot]

thank you I wasn't sure how it was spelled and glad you like it also however would it be your first choice ? I've heard many here say west cast with our personnel would fit better

 

We definitely don't have the right personnel for a WCO, and outside of his mobility, I'm not sure Cam's skill set fits it.

 

 

[d-dave]

This needs to be the big transition year for Cam.  If he's ever going to show case being a top tier QB (elite is way over used) in regarding to making plays and winning games, then this is it.  If he doesn't do it this year, I'm not sure how he will get better.  Will it be coaching?  Game Planning?  

 

I still feel like Cam can be that guy, and I think he's going to make that turn for us in 2015.  He kind of has to =)

[Pox 08]

He's not a franchise QB. His accuracy, footwork, and decision making are not elite. Can he get there. Yes. Is he, no.

 

f'n eh.  Neither is Peyton Manning.     Did you watch that game yesterday?  He was sailing more balls than Cam could hope to do in 3 games.

[KendrickPanther]

Ball hits receiver in hands.  Receiver drops ball.  Blame QB....  Seems legit

 

Cam does need to work on some things, but there's nobody to blame but Tolbert on that play.  

 

I agree. The ball needed to have velocity. He fit it between two defenders, hit the big man in the chest. That was an incredible throw. He was getting hit as the ball was released too.

[CRA]

Really can't judge Cam until you give him a decent cast for one year....

Only season he had a decent cast he was a rookie with no offseason

[Pox 08]

This needs to be the big transition year for Cam.  If he's ever going to show case being a top tier QB (elite is way over used) in regarding to making plays and winning games, then this is it.  If he doesn't do it this year, I'm not sure how he will get better.  Will it be coaching?  Game Planning?  

 

I still feel like Cam can be that guy, and I think he's going to make that turn for us in 2015.  He kind of has to =)

 

 

Top tier is nice......but,  not needed for the Panthers to win games.    I'm more concerned about our LT situation and our #2 WR situation,  than I am on the thought of if Cam can be top tier or not.