Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Nice Article on Cam

Toker Smurf

By Toker Smurf,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

KB_fan Proficient

KB_fan

Posted
Posted

Just was about to post this.  Amazing to see ESPN acknowledge Cam as an elite QB.  That's perhaps more surprising than going 16-1!!!
 

Here's an excerpt. (emphasis added)

Quote

 

So in sum, Newton spent the second half of the season throwing more touchdowns, fewer interceptions and completing passes at just as high an efficiency as the top passers in the league. Although he finished the season as the NFL's top rushing quarterback by yards (636), touchdowns (10) and first downs (57), by the end of the year he was producing four times as many points on passes (via 48.3 expected points added) than on runs (12.6).

(Here's an explanation for the expected points added metric, if you need it.)

It wasn't long ago that a serious public debate erupted when the Panthers signed Newton to a long-term contract that averaged $20.8 million per year. The Panthers had little choice on that number from a salary-cap perspective, but Newton had far from proved himself worthy of elite pay in the minds of many.

It's hard to make that argument anymore. Cam Newton has elevated himself into an elite quarterback in every way imaginable.

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
KB_fan Proficient

KB_fan

Posted
Posted
2 hours ago, FootballMaestro said:

 

Did you read the stuff they said about Cam before this year?? LOL

Yes.  ESPN has always been very down on Cam.  That's why it's pretty amazing to see them finally acknowledge that he's become an elite passer.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
FootballMaestro Newbie

FootballMaestro

Posted
Posted
2 hours ago, KB_fan said:

Yes.  ESPN has always been very down on Cam.  That's why it's pretty amazing to see them finally acknowledge that he's become an elite passer.

Yeah.

And I was actually talking about THIS specific article (them criticizing in the past), when they were discussing his "stats" from the past. And you may have to!? LOL

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Gapanthersfan
      Canales and Mike White

      By Gapanthersfan · Posted

      I just want to see a big guy with an NFL certified cannon arm suit up for the panthers again. To me, it will show that they are at least  trying to take the QB position in the direction it needs to go.   Will he throw picks? Yes. Probably a hell of a lot, but (for now) I’m strangely ok with that… for now. I at least need to see a dude that CAN make the throws with some semblance of accuracy.  This is the time to see what the QB whisperer is made of. The offensive talent is there. It’s certainly better than most rookie/journeymen QBs will ever step in to. If he can get a random dude playing at a JAG level, then I might be sold.  Andy could really surprise in the Buffalo game. He (for now) still has enough arm for Tet and XL to show what they’ve got, but we all know it’s only going to be good for 3-4 games, max. He has vet savvy, and that does account for a lot. He also has a full week of practice with all the snaps to prepare.  My best case scenario going forward: Andy plays the next 2 games nobly (winning one would be a huge bonus) giving White a chance to learn some of the playbook and develop chemistry with the players. Serviceable Andy turns in to old man Andy in game 3 and White takes the field after halftime.  A high ankle sprain (lol, sure it is) is an injury that can buy the team a LONG time for BY to ride the pine…. Maybe even IR. His peak trade value is now. Get what they can for this albatross. He’s now shown that he can be a mid level backup which does hold a significant value for the right team.  Not even in my wildest dreams do I see White being anything more than a JAG, but that’s ok. JAGs with a big arm make great bridge QBs that at least won’t have your play makers stagnating. Keeping BY under center is a 100% recipe for stagnating high ceiling (Tet/XL) dudes and/or not allowing them to take the next step in their development. Why even practice the good half of the playbook if the QB can’t make the throw? After a while, you’ve now got high ceiling guys who can only run a limited route tree. No thanks. 
    • Doc LRB
      Horn and Brown appreciation thread

      By Doc LRB · Posted

      They both outstanding players and both had monster games against Jets.  We gonna need it again this week with the bills.  Go Panthers!!!!
    • strato
      Other NFL Games Week 7

      By strato · Posted

      Yeah okay fair enough.  Maybe the point is if you have a better system and players you can dumpster dive for a RB and if you don’t you have to shop top shelf. I dunno.    I would put my assets into the best OL I could get and let them make UDFA like Rico look like stars. As opposed to putting CMC behind a makeshift OL. And right now I don’t even remember who was on the OL when we took him, just sayin. 
×
×
  • Create New...