Cam looks and sounds different

[ladypanther]

I watched his press conference and then that video on his YouTube channel.  I was impressed with his press conference.  My 1st thought was that he looked like he has aged 10 years in the past 2.  Also, he sounds different.  He mentioned several times it was not about him. He sounds more at peace with things.  He talks about being spiritual...a lot of people do, but this sounds different than before. 

He sounds like he is still playful Cam, but something seems different.  How many players would return to the team who cut him like the Panthers did?  He seems so at peace with it.  This is weird in a good way.  I really hope his shoulder is good.  I want this move to be great.

[Liminy]

I agree with you. I feel like he still has a chance to lead this team all the way. He doesn't have long, but he does seem very mature and has a different mindset. I think it will rub off on a lot of the guys on offense and we will get an amazing team culture.

[Jay Roosevelt]

Well, he is 32 years old now. This isn't the same college kid we drafted in 2011.

[The Huddler]

There is great opportunity to be one of the all time great aports stories

 

Not saying it WILL happen, But could Cam show up, play well, lead us to the Playoffs, get hot and make a run, and become our QB for the next few seasons, and resurrect his career with us? 

 

sure

 

Seems like the classic Heroic archetype. Death and rebirth. Hero comings back to restore order

 

 

Cam said he was Mufasa..  But I feel like hes Simba symbolically..

 

 

 

 

 

 

[rayzor]

I think he needed a break from here to get to the next level in his personal development.

[pantherclaw]

13 minutes ago, ladypanther said:

I watched his press conference and then that video on his YouTube channel.  I was impressed with his press conference.  My 1st thought was that he looked like he has aged 10 years in the past 2.  Also, he sounds different.  He mentioned several times it was not about him. He sounds more at peace with things.  He talks about being spiritual...a lot of people do, but this sounds different than before. 

He sounds like he is still playful Cam, but something seems different.  How many players would return to the team who cut him like the Panthers did?  He seems so at peace with it.  This is weird in a good way. 

 

I really hope his shoulder is good.  I want this move to be great.

It was the single most impressive press conference he's ever given. I agree with EVERYTHING you said, and I'm praying for the last part. 

[joemac]

He is just so much more mature and at peace overall. You can tell becoming a father and experiencing some struggles in his life has really given him clarity about what is important. Also I have been revisiting his play from the preseason this year and he was throwing some absolute DARTS. If his shoulder is good to go, then the rest of the NFC better look out! Still so freaking pumped about this move. I was 100% convinced that he would never even consider coming back and neither would the team. Never been so happy to be wrong in my life!

[The Lobo]

Life is a hell of a journey, Cam has been through a lot in his professional career, I’m sure that can change you. Although he didn’t need to change, sometimes change can lead to great things. We are about to find out what this young man can do...again. Can’t wait. 

[OneBadCat]

This Cam for me right now. 

 

[Moo Daeng]

His comments regarding Person, Newton, & Fowler were funny. Referencing their tendencies to just ask questions to bait for controversy.

Genuinely seemed happy to talk to the other media in comparison 

 

[Ghostface Chilla]

He’s matured and serious about this opportunity. He understands that this could be his last shot and wants to make the most of it. 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Cam is no different than he's always been. Genuine. He's always been about winning and putting the team first by doing whatever means necessary. I think it took him leaving/being cut for people and fans to realize what was truly lost. There will never be another QB like Cam and I'm grateful that he's being given somewhat of a chance to continue his career with this franchise. If there's a QB out there that can wait to suit up until half way through the regular season to help carry a team to the playoffs, it's definitely Cam Newton.

[YourLastThought]

We got to see Can grow and mature in front of us but in my opinion he has always been one decent guy. He did tons for the city of Charlotte and the communities around when he was here before and served as a great role model as well. Kids loved him and he out smiles on their faces every damn time he saw one. I witnessed that a few times in person when there were no cameras around. He was one of those Panthers that I personally felt love for as a human being. I know he had some tough times in his personal life as we all do but he still put on a smile for the fans especially the kids and that meant the world to see. He was and still is also my 12 year olds favorite player. Hell, he has been since my kid was like 5 years old. 

I so want to see him finish this season successful but I worry about him behind this line. The sentimental person in me wants to see him get back his old form and lead this team a few more years then retire a Panther. He is on any Panthers Mount Rushmore for sure. He has to be. I don't honestly see how any Panthers fan couldn't love him just by his presence he brings and what excitement and joy he brought to the kids at the games alone. Screw the other QB's, I may sound crazy but I just want Cam back and healthy and throwing some good passes to some open receivers then see him make all the guys around him on the field hand out footballs and smile. He is a leader and led by example. I don't give a damn if he had a day when he threw 4 ints, he was still Super Cam to my boy and for that I love the dude like he was my own family.

[Ivan The Awesome]

1 hour ago, ladypanther said:

I watched his press conference and then that video on his YouTube channel.  I was impressed with his press conference.  My 1st thought was that he looked like he has aged 10 years in the past 2.  Also, he sounds different.  He mentioned several times it was not about him. He sounds more at peace with things.  He talks about being spiritual...a lot of people do, but this sounds different than before. 

He sounds like he is still playful Cam, but something seems different.  How many players would return to the team who cut him like the Panthers did?  He seems so at peace with it.  This is weird in a good way.  I really hope his shoulder is good.  I want this move to be great.

I was gonna do a deep dive on his body language and stuff I caught, but you pretty much summed it up here.

He just feels different, but at his core, he's still the same. A competitor that wants to win. Cam is always going to be a vibe. That's in his nature but his perspectives and goals have changed.