Remember, in 2011,when the world laughed at Bo Jackson?

[Wundrbread33]

After playing some ultimate teams on Madden, with Bo as my running back, I remembered the bold statements Bo Jackson said about Cam during his draft year, 2011. I also recalled how many I knew thought he had "taken too many shots to the head."

 

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Jackson also says Newton compares favorably to some of the all-time great NFL players.

“When you speak of Cam Newton, I’ll put it to you just like this: He has the arm strength and power of Dan Marino and John Elway combined,” Jackson said. “He is quicker than Michael Vick, faster than Michael Vick. And he will run over you with the power of a Jerome Bettis, Bo Jackson, Earl Campbell. That’s the kind of guy he is.”

 

 

How spot on was he from the very beginning. We are lucky my friends: Cam will go down as one of the best players to ever play the game. Now go get us a Super Bowl Cam.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/02/bo-jackson-panthers-are-scary-with-cam-newton/

Bonus: The comments are hilarious to read again.

 

[LinvilleGorge]

He isn't quicker and faster than Vick.  He's insanely quick and fast for his size, but not quicker and faster than Vick.  He's a much better QB though and honestly an even more effective runner than Vick due largely to the fact that defenses have to have a lot more respect for his ability to throw the ball.

[Gazi]

Remember when Warren Moon was crazy?

[SZ James (banned)]

you obviously don't remember michael vick during his prime

[Castavar]

One comment in the comment section:

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If Cam Newton is a starting QB in 5 years I will give everyone on this comment page 100 dollars.

I'm going to need an APB put out immediately for sirmixalotalotalot. That man has some paying up to do.

[IGSaint]

The only thing I disagree with the Vick speed comparison but he makes up for it by being a better QB. 

[GSO_Pantherz]

Yeah Vick was crazy fast for a QB. I think he ran a sub 4.3 40.

[SIGCHI222]

Davis ended the Vick era.

[tiger7_88]

48 minutes ago, Wundrbread33 said:

After playing some ultimate teams on Madden, with Bo as my running back, I remembered the bold statements Bo Jackson said about Cam during his draft year, 2011. I also recalled how many I knew thought he had "taken too many shots to the head."

 

 

How spot on was he from the very beginning. We are lucky my friends: Cam will go down as one of the best players to ever play the game. Now go get us a Super Bowl Cam.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/02/bo-jackson-panthers-are-scary-with-cam-newton/

Bonus: The comments are hilarious to read again.

 

 

As an Auburn alum, you don't know how much it pleases me to have Bo and Cam as Auburn legends and Heisman Trophy winnners.

Their statues are well earned.

[Jangler]

I don't remember ever laughing at Bo Jackson. 

[Kevin Greene]

1 minute ago, Jangler said:

I don't remember ever laughing at Bo Jackson. 

this

[Wundrbread33]

20 minutes ago, Jangler said:

I don't remember ever laughing at Bo Jackson. 

You must realize "the world" I reference is outside of Panther Nation.

[Wundrbread33]

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

He isn't quicker and faster than Vick.  He's insanely quick and fast for his size, but not quicker and faster than Vick.  He's a much better QB though and honestly an even more effective runner than Vick due largely to the fact that defenses have to have a lot more respect for his ability to throw the ball.

It was bold in the quote. I didn't point it out.

What about everything except for the word "Vick."

[Wundrbread33]

1 hour ago, SZ James (banned) said:

you obviously don't remember michael vick during his prime

You obviously don't know who made that statement...