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BREAKING NEWS: David Tepper speaks on Cam Newton status with Panthers

TheSpecialJuan

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MHS831 Grand Master

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If you are in a full rebuild as some suggest, you let Cam walk.  Bringing him back--if healthy--probably wins 3 more games for your team (guess, and an example).  If the Panthers sans Cam wins 2 games, for example, the Panthers with Cam win 5. 

As you can see from this year's draft--5 wins may take you out of the running for a top QB---if that is the goal.

I do not think it is.  However, it comes down to this:  David Tepper does not seem to think Cam Newton is the QB to rebuild around.  That is a speculation--based on what is NOT being said. 

And for those who think you are going to laugh in the faces of people wanting Cam to move on, understand this:  If he returns and can't get the job done AGAIN, he will have cost the season ticket holders thousands of dollars and three losing seasons.  He will have been hurt about 75% of the time under his current contract.  We will be in the same boat next year, but having lost a season.  Cam will have earned $80m during that time--the season ticket holder will have spent about $10-20K during that time.  So let's not make everything about Cam being the only victim.   It is business.  If Tepper is serious about the new stadium, he must get serious about a winning team.  It is all tied together.

So if you are wrong about Cam--the fans lose another season and millions of dollars in ticket prices. 

This ain't 2015.  And those of you who are comparing Cam's injury to Drew Brees' injury--for every recovered shoulder I can show you 10 that did not.  One case does not prove anything.  If Cam is healthy, the risk of injury is still high based on his age and playing style.  Do your research on running QBs in the NFL and see how long they lasted.  Yes, you can blame a poor offensive line and bad drafting (or no drafting), but do not blame the fans who are sick of mediocrity.  And as great as Cam is as an athlete, the team has been mediocre since 2011.  Look it up. Not blaming Cam, but if you can't win consistently when he is in his prime, healthy, and inexpensive, do not expect to suddenly start winning when he is banged up, old, and expensive.  Tepper knows that.

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People expecting a big year are going to be disappointed. We're a season away from having what we need to do that.

To clarify, I'm talking record-wise. I want Cam back more than probably anyone but a couple others here. That said, I've kind of accepted I can't control the front office's decision-making and have subsequently resigned myself to the idea I'm gonna hear he's traded at some point in the offseason.

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7 minutes ago, joeyxfresco said:

Gonna be cool with Cam is healthy in March and we ball out next season. I think some of the moves that we’re making with the roster is a lot of fat trimming that should’ve been done back a few years ago 

And what shall we call this Disney Movie?  If you are interpreting the non-statements (?) that seems like it is not going to happen in the real world.

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I will be a liar if I said what’s going to happen because I really don’t know. I just don’t want to go through another losing season no matter who is the QB. As some suggested, I will not sit through a season to purposely tank to get a QB that may very well be a bust. I do like Trevor with that being said. I try not to think that teams deliberately lose games to move up in a draft. Like does a coach go and say “make it entertaining but lose “. I just don’t think that happens but what do I know

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