Cam is eligible to return in the playoffs, unlikely as that scenario would be

[Mr. Scot]

Rodrigue also pointed out that if you put Newton in that position and he plays poorly, you've done some serious damage to his future prospects.

[Snake]

I don't mind this. Having a proven QB in the playoffs makes sence. 

[koolmand]

That's true Mr Scot. Thanks for suggesting the Athletic. It really is great reads by Jourdan and Joe!

[mc52beast]

16 hours ago, Moo Daeng said:

If Allen gets us to the playoffs and they bring Newton back it would be the dumbest coaching decision imaginable.

Allen gets us in the dance, first quarter he gets injured... you want Grier or a rusty Cam playing 

[Anybodyhome]

Enough, already.

Just. Stop.

[DubE_4MR]

From Cam's perspective it doesn't make sense. He doesn't need any more bad tape out there as it hurts his contract negotiations. 

[Mr. Scot]

9 minutes ago, koolmand said:

That's true Mr Scot. Thanks for suggesting the Athletic. It really is great reads by Jourdan and Joe!

Absolutely. I think it's fantastic.

[Snake]

4 minutes ago, DubE_4MR said:

From Cam's perspective it doesn't make sense. He doesn't need any more bad tape out there as it hurts his contract negotiations. 

That's true why would winning a playoff game help such a great year and half of football. 

[NanuqoftheNorth]

Let's take Cam's comments yesterday at face value, he plans on "working his tail off to be stronger, faster, smarter and more accurate". 

To me that sounds like a QB eager to return to the game, not someone content to play it safe by watching from the sidelines.

Cam loves the spotlight and the playoffs would be his moment to shine, putting the difficulties of the past two years behind him.

A strong playoff performance would also showcase Cam's unique talents, silencing the nattering nabobs of negativism (at least a bit), while increasing his marketability.

I don't see Cam passing up this opportunity should it present itself. 

[Mr. Scot]

15 minutes ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

Let's take Cam's comments yesterday at face value, he plans on "working his tail off to be stronger, faster, smarter and more accurate". 

To me that sounds like a QB eager to return to the game, not someone content to play it safe by watching from the sidelines.

Cam loves the spotlight and the playoffs would be his moment to shine, putting the difficulties of the past two years behind him.

A strong playoff performance would also showcase Cam's unique talents, silencing the nattering nabobs of negativism (at least a bit), while increasing his marketability.

I don't see Cam passing up this opportunity should it present itself. 

Here's the problem with that theory.

Why go on injured reserve?

I do believe the options were discussed with him, and I also believe that he agreed to this. There's really been nothing to suggest otherwise. 

Agreeing to this means that he can't practice with the team for at least six weeks. Yes, he can keep in shape on his own, but that's not the same as practicing with the team.

Igo asked it yesterday. Why do this if you really do believe there's a chance of returning?

It's a valid question.

 

[CBDellinger]

Guys, Cecil is calling the shots.  He is not going to let his kid do anything that might hurt his chances at getting contract #3.  There is no way in hell Cam will make an appearance in the playoffs.

[rico6]

Why in the hell would anyone have a problem with this? I don’t see Cam replacing Allen if he’s eligible to play during the postseason. That’d be dumb; however, if Allen gets injured or craps the bed Cam should be in the roster and given a go. 
 

 

[Mr. Scot]

13 minutes ago, CBDellinger said:

Guys, Cecil is calling the shots.  He is not going to let his kid do anything that might hurt his chances at getting contract #3.  There is no way in hell Cam will make an appearance in the playoffs.

I honestly wouldn't have a problem with that.

If his future is not with us, it'd be kind of selfish to ask him to do things that could potentially hurt his future chances somewhere else.

And honestly, in a scenario like that, going on injured reserve makes a lot more sense.

[NanuqoftheNorth]

28 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Here's the problem with that theory.

Why go on injured reserve?

I do believe the options were discussed with him, and I also believe that he agreed to this. There's really been nothing to suggest otherwise. 

Agreeing to this means that he can't practice with the team for at least six weeks. Yes, he can keep in shape on his own, but that's not the same as practicing with the team.

Igo asked it yesterday. Why do this if you really do believe there's a chance of returning?

It's a valid question.

Admittedly, there are many things that would have to fall into place for Cam to return this post season.

His return to health and the Panthers making the playoffs being the most obvious of those.

However, stranger things have happened and the loss of Allen leaves the Panthers with a backup that has never started a single game, much less the playoffs.

I don't think having a healthy Cam dressed and ready to go on the sidelines come playoff time is beyond the realm of possibility.

After that, it is anybody's guess what might happen.