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Former Panthers QB Cam Newton to be throwing at Auburn's Pro Day

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2 hours ago, MechaZain said:

You make it sound like he's a locker room cancer. Truth is he's just too popular. He's an icon to younger players and everyone knows what's he capable of, so no matter how he behaves there's no flying under the radar for Cam especially on a QB needy team. We saw it happen here.

I do think when his shoulder's healthy he's better than a number of starters in the league but as you said, how many games can it realistically hold up for? I am a little surprised no one is kicking the tires when Rhule clearly misused him.

You're right on the money here. 

Cam is far from a cancer. He is, however, one of the most charismatic players ever in the game -- teammates (and fans) love the guy and would follow him anywhere. That's not always easy to deal with if you've got a young QB you are trying to raise up or a coach that isn't much on the personality scale or if you have an entrenched leader already on your team that could get jealous (Steve Smith, Sr. in our own case). 

He's really best suited for a Taysom Hill role right now as a gadget guy/QB. He can do a lot of damage to opposing teams that way, but you have to keep him on a snap/pitch count. The biggest problem with doing that is Cam himself, he does not want to be on the bench at all and the team around him will begin advocating (or worse) for him to have a bigger role. He's his own best salesman, but he's his own biggest problem.

He's not a bad guy, he's one of the best, but he creates a quandary for anyone picking him up right now. 

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It appears as though Cam Newton still has the fire to play at the highest level after not being on a team in the 2022 NFL season.

What may be hampering Cams ability to be on an NFL roster may be because of the way he views himself: as a starting QB.

Perhaps if he uses his Pro Day to not only show he still has it on the field, but that he's willing to take a smaller, backup role, Cam may be able to find NFL employment once again.

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2 hours ago, MechaZain said:

You make it sound like he's a locker room cancer. Truth is he's just too popular. 

It's not just that.

Newton has always seemed like a guy who sometimes just doesn't understand how he comes off.

For example, how are you as a team going to feel about bringing a guy in as a backup who just publicly declared that he could well be better than the "muthaf--ka" you have starting?

It's the same kinda thing you got when he was swearing about "just asking for a little commitment" from the Panthers.

You don't have to be a cancer to be a distraction.

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10 hours ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

Is this a troll account or do you have some inside info on Cam going to Atlanta?

 

10 hours ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

Where is Lamar going?

Yeah, that guy doesn't know anything.

Appears to be our resident numerology geek who spent the last several years predicting that Newton would come back to the Panthers and win another MVP.

Guess he got tired of that not happening and now he's moved on to being a Falcons fan.

(that's actually good news for all of us)

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Cam to Atlanta would be painful.  I don't want to play Cam. I don't want him to beat us - nor do I want our D to embarrass him.  

However - If the Colts were to draft AR at 4 and they bring in his hero to be the bridge and mentor - that would be amazing... although that would mean playing him once in BOA.  That could be fun - hopefully he does well but we win. 

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3 hours ago, MechaZain said:

You make it sound like he's a locker room cancer. Truth is he's just too popular. He's an icon to younger players and everyone knows what's he capable of, so no matter how he behaves there's no flying under the radar for Cam especially on a QB needy team. We saw it happen here.

I do think when his shoulder's healthy he's better than a number of starters in the league but as you said, how many games can it realistically hold up for? I am a little surprised no one is kicking the tires when Rhule clearly misused him.

Bingo, excellent post.

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Not sure what the intent of the video was.  But in point of fact there is very little footage of Cam actually throwing the ball.  A lot more footage of some guy catching passes with no clear indication of what types of routes or depth or . . . anything.  It was more of a fan hype video than anything that will make a scout go "Oh, maybe I should go watch".

Is it a shame that he had to take the beating he took and go out at less than his best?  Sure, of course.  But all indications are that he just isn't an NFL QB any longer.

I'm afraid Cam may just be one of those guys who has real trouble letting it go.

And yes, I think there is some truth to the thought that Cam is too big a personality to be a backup QB.  Cam himself is the one who cultivated that over his career.  It's not a bad thing when you are 2015 Cam.  But in 2023 - eight years past his prime - he's going to have a very hard time being the quiet, humble mentor.

 

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22 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Does the version of him that you miss still exist though?

I think that's where a lot of people struggle.

it is the whole package that i miss. the personality...the swagger, i think i miss that presence being on the team as much as i miss the talent.

it's going to be hard for the next QB to bring all of that back. i mean he doesn't have to, but Cam sure made it fun to be a panthers fan. winning will be great, but there was just something about that big personality that i don't think will ever be matched. 

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2 minutes ago, rayzor said:

it is the whole package that i miss. the personality...the swagger, i think i miss that presence being on the team as much as i miss the talent.

it's going to be hard for the next QB to bring all of that back. i mean he doesn't have to, but Cam sure made it fun to be a panthers fan. winning will be great, but there was just something about that big personality that i don't think will ever be matched. 

I get that. Don't really think there's anybody with that kind of persona in this year's draft.

I'm more the type that I don't give a sh-t if you're exciting or boring as long as you play the position well.

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I miss him in a panther uniform, and would love to see him get another opportunity elsewhere, but I think it’s over.

Either way, I’ll always root for him. I still smile when I see the South Fulton - Home of Cam Newton signs when I go back and forth to work each day.

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