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Tepper has "no idea" whether Cam Newton needs surgery


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33 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

One would think that would be a priority to assess that condition of a vital part of his investment, right?

The Panther's organization sure does show lots of obvious concern about their QB's health.

Just ask Ron "I would have taken a shot too" Rivera.

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31 minutes ago, electro's horse said:

cant force a guy to get procedures done

Bullpoo.

A guy who is under contract for multi-millions of dollars whose health is vital to the success of an organization?

If such a person refuses to get procedures done (especially non-invasive procedures) that the organization has determined are critically needed, those persons can have their contracts revised (canceled bonuses) or terminated.

That's like saying a record company who signs a singer who gets his throat damaged "can't force a guy" to get checked out so that he can sing in the future so that the company can earn their money back.  I mean, yeah, you can't pick up a guy physically and cuff him and cram him into the machine to get him checked out, but there are plenty of other non-physical measures they can take.

But, from all appearances, they haven't.

That, in and of itself, should tell you a lot.

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They did an MRI in the season and it came back negative. I'm guessing nothing has changed. Rest might be all they can think to do-- Luck kept trying and wasn't finding much else to do either. Rest will help, maybe they come up with some other strengthening procedures. Who knows. This isn't a Kawhi Leonard situation, let's just let it play out. I believe that if Cam needed to do something he'd be doing it.

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6 minutes ago, tiger7_88 said:

Bullpoo.

A guy who is under contract for multi-millions of dollars whose health the organization counts on?

If a guy refuses to get procedures done (especially non-invasive procedures) that the organization has determined are needed can have their contracts revised (canceled bonuses) or terminated.

That's like saying a record company who signs a singer who gets his throat damaged "can't force a guy" to get checked out so that he can sing in the future so that they can earn their money back.  I mean, yeah, you can't pick up a guy physically and cuff him and cram him into the machine to get him checked out, but there are plenty of other non-physical measures they can take.

But, from all appearances, they haven't.

That, in and of itself, should tell you a lot.

No employer can force an employee to get a medical procedure. This is federal law. It doesn't matter what you reason in your little brain; this is the law of the land, specifically the ADA.

On top of this, the Panthers CANNOT legally disclose what they know about Cam without his explicit consent. That included what he has or hasn't had done. That is HIPAA. 

You are dealing with VERY serious federal laws that people do not fug with.

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7 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Sounds like they will just hope for the best but plan on having a legit plan b on the ready.

 

As the local radio guys here in RDU stated today "Rivera is coaching for his job this season. He's already stated Cam is the best way to win. No way they DON'T play him this season. Regardless if he's hurt or not." Who could blame him? It's Rivera's job, so he's going to do what's best for HIM. Not Cam. 

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12 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I have no idea what to think about this whole Cam shoulder situation. No one seems to know WTF is going on, whether that's actuality or a big old front is up for debate. I have no fuging clue.

It really is crazy, almost comical.  Tepper's interviews today... "Q: What happened on offense A: Cam's shoulder, obviously.  Q: Whats wrong with Cam's shoulder A: hmm, i dunno."

I don't know what to think.  If the Team and Cam himself are really that worried about it, they sure don't show much action with figuring it out, or either theyre just really tight lipped about it.

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2 minutes ago, JakeDel5674 said:

As the local radio guys here in RDU stated today "Rivera is coaching for his job this season. He's already stated Cam is the best way to win. No way they DON'T play him this season. Regardless if he's hurt or not." Who could blame him? It's Rivera's job, so he's going to do what's best for HIM. Not Cam. 

Don't assume Cam plays football again.

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