QB Cam Newton: A Reflection On Playing With His Throwing Shoulder, And How He Believes He "Achieved" Something

[Saca312]

When one considers the injury Cam Newton underwent last year against the Chargers, anger seems to be the common tone as far as reaction. The idea that Cam Newton could've possibly been saved the need for an off season surgery with an early benching/diagnosis is all too present on many people's mind, and lashing out on the coaching staff seemed to be the obvious conclusion.

However, one thing that never came out was Cam's opinion.

In a nice article by new Panthers media team member Bill Voth, he discovers Cam Newton's real feelings and thoughts on his shoulder injury, and why he believes he's achieved something through it all.

http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Cam-Newton-revisits-decision-to-play-through-shoulder-injury/2f1a48bb-5d7f-44e5-a6b1-2963b60fa68c

CHARLOTTE – Cam Newton isn't the reminiscing type.

He loathes talking about the past and usually dodges reporters' attempts to get him to analyze moments or mistakes well after they've happened.

But after working on the side Wednesday while his teammates went through the third day of offseason workouts, Newton admitted he's wondered whether playing the final four weeks of last season with a partially torn rotator cuff was worth it. 

"But at the end of the day, I felt as if there was another thing that was achieved," Newton said.  "I wear the 'C' patch on my jersey with great pride, and I feel as if it comes around again, would I reconsider it? Yeah, but also knowing those guys that I'm going to give every single thing that I have to give for this game, for the fans, for my teammates, especially."

Three weeks removed from undergoing surgery on his throwing shoulder, Newton isn't on the same program most of his teammates are this spring. Instead, he's following a cardio-heavy plan put together by head athletic trainer Ryan Vermillion.

"I'm getting the mojo back," Newton said, sweating through a Nickelodeon-themed Under Armour hoodie. "It's not as tragic as some people made it out to be. But I'm still being a professional about it - still getting treatment and making sure I'm getting stronger with the rest of my body as well.

"RV is doing an unbelievable job with managing a lot of things, but I'm still trying to maneuver and add different aspects that may be pushing the pendulum, but it's just that push to get back."

While Newton wants to hit "fast forward" on his rehab, he isn't expected to be allowed to throw until late June but remains on track for an all-clear by the time training camp opens a month later. So as long as there are no setbacks, Newton's insistence on playing through an injured shoulder shouldn't have much of an effect on a new season.

"Was it smart? People may say it wasn't, but at the end of the day, I think the bigger picture was I'm one of the leaders on this team," Newton said. "I just want to set a good standard that, listen, the team comes first and I'm just going to put myself in position to try to lead this team as much as possible."

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"It's not as tragic as some people made it out to be."

Let those words resonate from within you. 

Cam Newton will be back better than ever.

*Kudos to @Cary Kollins to linking this article in another thread. Personally felt this more than warranted its own thread.

[therealmjl]

At least you gave @Cary Kollins credit.

It did need its own thread...he missed a golden opportunity.

[Cary Kollins]

Just now, mjligon said:

At least you gave @Cary Kollins credit.

It did need its own thread...he missed a golden opportunity.

 

I've grown lazy in my thread making. It's time for others to bask in the glory.

[Cary Kollins]

But thanks for the credit of posting the internet link @Saca312

 

and thanks to @mjligon for pointing out the potential in this story from the get go

[Oldschool Leroy]

Cam is the kind of person I REALLY enjoy cheering for. The more I find out about him, the more I feel that way. Thanks for posting this.

[billionairemonk]

watch the interview.  all those quotes plus some gold at the end

[@bonafidebanter]

".....when you're able to have sauce, when you're drippin' goo, and for you to not understand that, then you're already outside of the loop."

_Cam Newton

[dpm0409]

Cam is so much more relaxed and apt to answer questions during 1 on 1 informal style interviews opposed to press conferences.  Can't really say I'd enjoy pressers either if I was a professional athlete.

[therealmjl]

6 minutes ago, @bonafidebanter said:

".....when you're able to have sauce, when you're drippin' goo, and for you to not understand that, then you're already outside of the loop."

_Cam Newton

@goodoleboy  DRIPPIN GOO!

@raleigh-panther DRIPPIN SAUCE!

[UpstatePanther]

10 minutes ago, billionairemonk said:

watch the interview.  all those quotes plus some gold at the end

I'm so glad I took your advice and watched it lol. Only one thing to say:

[dpm0409]

[Kakarot]

That's my mans and favorite player. I'll defend him until the wheels fall off. There were posters who were questioning his ethic and leadership after seeing Coachella pictures...he'll prove them wrong every time  

[PhillyB]

fug anyone who says cam isn't a leader of men

[Cary Kollins]

why is cam working out there is still another weekend of coach hella