Did Cam’s dabs and grandiose celebrations lead to his downfall injury wise?

[Navy_football]

To the OP:

I think his showboating may play into it a little. But I also think alot of players are starting to understand the NFL is entertainment. And kids like the way Cam plays/dabs/dances/etc.

The real reason Cam gets a little extra, is because of his physicality, his size, his strength. Come playing around with him if you want, and you'll get trucked or stiff-armed 10 yards down the field. 

[Mr. Scot]

It's fairly common for guys who play an ultra-physical style of football to have a shorter shelf life regardless of position.

You had to know that was always a possibility with Newton if you were paying attention.

[Mol3m4n]

Did concerned Tennessee mother make an account? 

[DeAngelo Beason]

I didn't bother reading the post.  Just came here to say how dumb of a statement this is.

[raz]

28 minutes ago, Navy_football said:

I disagree. I think Cam has always been more vulnerable in the pocket than on the run. 

The team did need to check the designed runs, but Norv really did that last season. My issue is Cam staying in the pocket waiting on someone to get open on pass plays when he could clearly just run for a first down. A lot of successfull "passing" QBs will run when it's given to them. It just seems like Cam refuses to do it now. 

if that's what he'll do i'm all for it.   and take that first read if its there even if its for 7 yards.  and get to the line in time to make adjustments.   and slide!     if he wants to go out and play like '15 til the wheels come off, i guess i could be for that too, but it just doesn't seem like, to me, that's in the best long term interest of the team, or himself.  as an adrenaline junkie myself if that's what he wants to do i certainly understand it.   

[Mr. Scot]

38 minutes ago, Navy_football said:

The team did need to check the designed runs, but Norv really did that last season. My issue is Cam staying in the pocket waiting on someone to get open on pass plays when he could clearly just run for a first down. A lot of successfull "passing" QBs will run when it's given to them. It just seems like Cam refuses to do it now. 

Reminded me of something...

Some years back, prior to an Eagles-Bucs playoff game, Warren Sapp called Donovan McNabb a running back who passes sometimes.

When the game was played, it looked like McNabb failed to take advantage of some obvious running opportunities. The Eagles ended up losing.

I said at the time I thought McNabb was trying to prove Sapp wrong, but in doing so he actually helped his team lose the game.

It's one of those times where an interview actually turned out to be part of the game plan.

[JARROD]

Downfall is a little premature don’t you think?

 

that seems to be what 1/2 people want and have always wanted. The team to lose and be irrelevant just because they hate a guy for being flamboyant and not a “good ol boy”

[Mr. Scot]

5 minutes ago, JARROD said:

Downfall is a little premature don’t you think?

that seems to be what 1/2 people want and have always wanted. The team to lose and be irrelevant just because they hate a guy for being flamboyant and not a “good ol boy”

There are people who would rather see the team lose than win with Newton, but I seriously doubt it's anything close to half the fan base.

There are, likewise, a small number of people who would rather see the team lose than win with anybody other than Newton.

Both viewpoints are ignorant.

The vast majority of us just want to see the team win regardless of who happens to be playing at the time.

[CBDellinger]

Omg this thread.  We might have the dumbest fan base on the planet. 

[1of10Charnatives]

1 minute ago, CBDellinger said:

Omg this thread.  We might have the dumbest fan base on the planet. 

Eagles fans threw snowballs at Santa Claus, we’re not even close.

[mc52beast]

[ellis]

I swear, this has to be a bot or something to drive traffic. 

[ellis]

Oh, I’m just kidding, Jeremy.

 

But, goddamn. 

 

 

[CRA]

1 hour ago, Nesbro1 said:

It might be against the rules but I don't think it should be. 

I don't like how they continually soften the game every year. This isn't soccer.

I think the rules should be rolled back to 1985. 

in 1985 the game wasn't literally played with super human players like today.  NFL frankly, is doing all they can to prevent someone being killed on the field. 

If today's players (big, faster, stronger) played like it was 1970-1980.....it would literally be a modern day gladiator sport.  While it might be "cool" to some it wouldn't be America's pastime.   I mean MMA is fun to watch.  I don't let my kid watch it.