Let's say the NFL takes action...

[Mr. Scot]

So suppose for a moment that the NFL is true to their word and actually decides to do something about the hits Cam Newton has been taking...

What's that "something" likely to be, and what effect do you expect it to have?

[gmonjimbo]

If the NFL does come through, I expect the officials to concede the 50-50 calls to the Panthers favor and also establish the tone early. That was the earlier problem against the Broncos, Roby and Miller had helmet to helmet hits on Cam that went uncalled, which lead to Brandon Marshall and  Stewart feeling comfortable with launching their helmets into Cam.

[Steve_Smith_Sr.]

At best, they may allow reviews of hits and make it something a coach can challenge.  I think it would certainly make an impact.

I'd be pretty happy with that, but I fully expect nothing to come from it.

[Bartin]

Cam getting the calls he should get as well as ones that he maybe shouldn't get that other star QBs get.

We get more 1st downs due to penalties that extend drives and thus score more points as a result and defenders become more timid about hitting him which leads to more escapes from the pocket.

Not really sure what else it could be.

[Toolbox]

Maybe cam will finally become old enough??

[Riverboat Ron]

The refs go into the game being told to ere on the side of caution against Cam on these calls. That's why an obvious call wasn't called, the ref panicked and went with what he was told before the game even on an obvious call.

[Your GFs favorite huddler]

Solidifies Cam as the most hated player ever amongst current and former players and opposing fans meanwhile Panthers fans get to laugh at their tears while they constantly cry about cam "crying"...

[chknwing]

Cam gets more calls go his way, the defense is called for more penaltys for hits on opposing qbs.  you will not have one without the other.

[CRA]

I can't entertain it...I tried. Did Shaq start getting a correction once "Hack-a-Shaq" became part of common basketball language and obvious? 

NFL won't change.  They arent going to impower complaints even if just.  Would force them to do that for all the just complaints (and there are many) and more guys would demand change. 

NFL will draw the line that they missed calls and that happens it everyone 

 

[Inimicus]

Our games in particular get called much tighter on RTP - both ways.  Increasing the number of calls Cam gets as well as the number the D get against them.

 

In the off-season in Brady-esque fashion a rule is changed to make RTP reviewable and Cam gets the reputation that Tommy Boy has had in that all he needs do is cry enough and the NFL will cook him up a rule.

[truthjuice]

In a perfect world, Cam gets superstar QB treatment. 

[DaveThePanther2008]

Answering the question.  I don't think much happens.  I believe the refs will be instructed "in theory" to throw more flags on these hits but in the end.  We won't see any substantial changes.

I expect we will see a flag thrown every time there is a offensive foul has also been thrown.  I find it really odd that two of the calls he has had this here have been offset by offensive fouls.

 

[SmokinwithWilly]

Something will absolutely be done. Cam headed to the exempt list for the rest of the season for not polishing Goodells knob.

[LinvilleGorge]

Treat Cam as every other QB in the NFL is treated when he's acting as a passer. That's all I ask. No one is complaining about the hits he takes as a runner. Hell, no one is really even complaining about the hits themselves at all. Fouls occur in sports. What Cam (and Panthers fans) are complaining about are clearly illegal hits on Cam when he's acting as a passer that go unflagged.