Cam Newton didn’t want to throw Hail Mary before halftime

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Cause for concern?

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/10/28/cam-newton-didnt-want-to-throw-hail-mary-before-halftime/

For most of the day, it looked like there was nothing at all wrong with Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.

But just before halftime of their easy win over the Ravens, he asked out of the game, out of concern for his right shoulder.

According to Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer, Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Newton told the staff his shoulder felt good in the first half, but he didn’t want to risk anything by trying to heave the ball 50-plus yards downfield.

Newton hasn’t been sharp on deep throws since his March 2017 shoulder surgery, and looked particularly bad last week before his miraculous fourth-quarter comeback against the Eagles. He didn’t throw in practice on Wednesday or Thursday, which confirmed that there was something amiss.

So just before the break, backup Taylor Heinicke came into the game, and instead of heaving it to the end zone, he ad-libbed and found tight end Greg Olsen for a 13-yard gain which set up a Graham Gano 54-yard field goal.

It was Heinicke’s second NFL pass, and the fact he’s deemed a better option than Newton at anything seems cause for concern. But the Panthers have insisted Newton can continue to play, and his reduced workload during the week might become the “new normal.”

Otherwise, Newton was very sharp against the league’s best defense, going 21-of-29 for 219 yards and two touchdowns, while running for 52 yards and another score.

 

[AceBoogie]

I wouldn’t want to mess up my stat line with a meaningless interception either. 

[Saca312]

Better to be safe than sorry.

As far as I'm concerned, his on field product has been the same - if not elite tier. Not too worried about his arm until I see it start affecting his level of play on the field.

[The Huddler]

stop lying to yourselves

 

 

you guys are concerned and worried and so am I

[Snake]

Cam's arm may never be the same unfortunately. 

 

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Better to be safe than sorry.

As far as I'm concerned, his on field product has been the same - if not elite tier. Not too worried about his arm until I see it start affecting his level of play on the field.

Maybe it’s the new normal and won’t impact his performance and level of play, but I feel like the days of Cam throwing bombs down the field may be behind us. If there was no shoulder issue, he wouldn’t need to rest it. 

[Squirrel]

2 minutes ago, The Huddler said:

stop lying to yourselves

 

 

you guys are concerned and worried and so am I

Rope a dope. 

[The Huddler]

1 minute ago, Squirrel said:

Rope a dope. 

"Geno is better than Cam"

[Popsickle]

If it's true, I'm sad, if more misinformation I glad. But nevertheless, I would like to see a few deep shots per game like on 15 with Ginn.

[PhillyB]

9 minutes ago, AceBoogie said:

I wouldn’t want to mess up my stat line with a meaningless interception either. 

lol guaranteed cam doesn't give a fug about that

[Khaki Lackey]

It’s a shame because he used to throw such a great deep ball. Hopefully, he won’t injure it further this year and another offseason will get it back to normal.

[KillaCamNewton]

He didnt practice all week and didnt feel comfortable throwing a 60 yard bomb. You guys are reading too much into this. He has been slinging the ball all over the field this year. Might not be throwing deep balls but you can see his other throws still have the same heat as always

[New York Panther]

He can still throw deep and has plenty of juice on his throws. This was a "safe play move" by Cam, and there are many reasons for this.

Cam used to do wayyyy to much in spite of his own health. He's a much wiser player now.

Moves like this is what separate Aaron Rogers playing with a leg brace every game to Cam who plays with SWAG every game.

[Butterflyj30]

Cam is getting a little older and it's getting colder!! He probably just needs to give it a rest every once in a while!! Give the arm some rest