Report claims NFL officials don’t view Cam Newton as ‘real quarterback’

[Allaine]

https://www.all22.com/carolina-panthers/report-lack-of-flags-on-cam-newton-may-be-because-game-officials-dont-view-him-as-a-real-quarterback

[uncfan888]

I'd say that's pretty obvious 

[OriginalPantherDan]

I don't buy it. I'm not sure why he doesn't get the calls, but it isn't because he's not a "real QB".

[TheRed]

Interesting how everywhere you look people are wondering why Cam (not Ron Rivera) has to be the one to speak up, and basically call out the refs for something to finally get done.

With this in mind, I'm thinking a little bit more about what Steve Smith said about Rivera hiding out in his office when he was released.

For all the talk about Ron being a players coach, it makes you wonder.

[csx]

4 minutes ago, TheRed said:

Interesting how everywhere you look people are wondering why Cam (not Ron Rivera) has to be the one to speak up, and basically call out the refs for something to finally get done.

With this in mind, I'm thinking a little bit more about what Steve Smith said about Rivera hiding out in his office when he was released.

For all the talk about Ron being a players coach, it makes you wonder.

Do you think the players a lying when they say Rivera is  fixture in the locker room ?

[L-TownCat]

Put ya name on it then let's talk.

[Your GFs favorite huddler]

3 minutes ago, L-TownCat said:

Put ya name on it then let's talk.

It's funny the truths that come out under the cloak of anonymity....just to bad no one has the gumption to come out and stand with Cam to the level he needs 

[CRA]

They hit the nail on the head about it should be Rivera.  Just another reason for people to deflect when Cam does it....like today Skip said Cam keeps complaining (when in fact it was the first time he ever complained off the field).

Jimbo Fisher in college just handled it correctly.  Coaches shouldn't be backing up the QB they should lead the charge 

[Your GFs favorite huddler]

14 minutes ago, 15 said:

I can't wait for the ESPN 30 for 30 that comes out one day when Cam is a retired HOFer and tells the story of the adversity he went through on his way to completely transcending the QB position. 

Idk if one 30 for 30 Will be enough to cover all the poo Cam has been put through between college and NFL, not to mention what's left in his career. I've had this God awful feeling for a couple years now that it won't be a good parting of ways with the organization whenever that time comes. Hope I'm wrong  and I really shouldn't even be looking that far ahead but I just feel as if he's never gonna get what he deserves for whatever reason 

[TheRed]

14 minutes ago, csx said:

Do you think the players a lying when they say Rivera is  fixture in the locker room ?

Where did I say he wasn't?

But we aren't talking about just within the locker room. Which is basically my point. And I'm not saying he simply doesn't care or something. Just that public perception perhaps outweighs certain things. That probably comes down from ownership.

[Mr. Scot]

I guess that's fair... Well, seeing as there are some officials that I don't consider to be "real" officials.

[SmokinwithWilly]

And in other news, water has been found to be wet.

[tiger7_88]

Here's the full report that that piece links to:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2672871-mike-freemans-10-point-stance-can-anyone-stop-the-pats-dont-sleep-on-dallas?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=web-des-art-top-16

 

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2. Is Cam Newton Playing on a Level Field?

 

 

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Earlier this season, I wrote about how people around the league—as well as myself—believe Cam Newton is held to a quarterbacking double standard. Hits on Brady that would draw a flag aren't called on Newton.

Six team executives B/R interviewed even more recently said this is still happening. They believe game officials continue to look at Newton differently.

Newton isn't seen by game officials as a "real quarterback," as one general manager put it. Another executive said the excuse that he takes shots because he runs the ball so much—and doesn't get calls—can't be used because he takes illegal hits while in the pocket.

It's important to note that some of the executives B/R spoke to don't even like Newton. But they feel his treatment is unfair and bad for the game.

"What's hurting the game now is the sense among fans that there's no single standard for anything," another team executive said.

That complaint—a lack of standardization—has been an undercurrent of conversation among not only media and fans but also, privately, some teams as well. The varying punishments for domestic violence, the varying definitions of a catch and different applications of certain rules also rile some teams.

These executives see Newton's double standard treatment, they say, as another component of that unevenness that makes football susceptible to accusations there's no single set of rules.

But back to Newton. Is it accurate he's not being treated fairly? It's impossible to tell without looking at every hit on him and comparing those hits to ones other quarterbacks have taken. In other words, look at a low hit on Newton that wasn't called, then look at what happened with all other low hits from this season. Something like that.

But the opinion of many around the league with whom I spoke is that we're witnessing one of the league's stars get hit illegally—repeatedly—with little deterrent.

And that's got to change.

    

3. Cam Is Right, but...

 

 

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While some execs believe Newton has a reason to be upset about the hits he has been taking, the other sense I got in speaking to people around the sport is that Newton shouldn't be the one to express his frustration with how he is being officiated. Rather, it should be head coach Ron Rivera who takes up his quarterback's cause both privately and publicly (and he may be doing the former).

By voicing his displeasure, Newton, these league sources say, has opened a door for some players to get inside his head. How? First, they may feel emboldened to try hitting Newton a little low, or a little late. Second, unless the officials start doing their job, those opponents may feel the risk is worth it because the hit won't be called. And third, they know Newton is likely to be sensitive no matter how the hit turns out or if the flag comes.

That's why the organization needs to handle this for Newton, not Newton himself.

    

 

 

[iamhubby1]

So I guess there are a poo ton of people that have forgotten that Rivera HAS talked to the League Office. He HAS sent in tape of some of the hits Cam has taken. Rivera, and Gman both talked to the LO after last week.

 

What are they supposed to do? Take out a full page add so people will know they are doing something. Some folks are in such a hurry to get their thoughts out there, that the truth gets lost in the shuffle.

 

But hey, if you want to bash Rivera, facts won't stop you. Because if you have been paying attention, you would know that Cam's support system has tried multiple times to get this issue addressed.