Cam Newton Public Workout

[monstercat]

cam newton is a reach at #1. end of story. his skillset isn't good enough to be a #1 overall pick. he's got the exact same things going for him that jason campbell had going for him when he came into the nfl. so why select someone at #1 that will likely be there at #15? that doesn't have any common sense to it at all.

Jason Campbell? Really? He wasn't even close to Cam Newton. Also, there is no chance of the Panthers picking at 15, so that's a moot point. You either take him at #1 or you don't take him at all. It makes no difference if people think it's a reach if that's the player the Panthers believe will help them the most in the long run.

[party_animal]

you guys are going to be really disappointed when cam newton is not a panther. a lot of you guys will then jump off the bandwagon and deny you ever thought cam newton was going to be good in the NFL when he falls flat on his face in the pros.

the point in saying you don't take someone #1 if he's there at #15 is shown to demonstrate what kind of prospect he is. he's a jason cambell. same skill set, similar size.

[mav1234]

I don't exactly see the Campbell comparisons. Was Campbell near as much a threat to run in college? I also thought he was smaller (compared to Cam, still obviously huge) and didn't have the strongest arm.

That was some time ago though so I could be wrong...

[monstercat]

I don't exactly see the Campbell comparisons. Was Campbell near as much a threat to run in college? I also thought he was smaller (compared to Cam, still obviously huge) and didn't have the strongest arm.

That was some time ago though so I could be wrong...

There is no comparison. They're both black and have strong arms, but that's where the comparisons end. Campbell was never even close to being the athlete that Cam is. Hell, there is nobody on the Panthers roster, regardless of position, who is as good of an athlete as Cam is, when you consider his size. Peppers was the only one you could compare him to and he's gone. There is not even a TE or WR on this team who can compare to Newton's size and speed.

[mercules20]

gettis is close, an inch shorter but 30 pounds lighter, but hes a little faster

[ChucktownK]

Newton > Clausen

[SCMunnerlyn1]

If you don't want Cam Newton, you are racist. If you disagree with this assertion, that is also a tacit admission that you are a racist.

Guilty :hurray: but only to the hood rat types .. the well spoken mind your own business type i like , the real reason i don't want him .. is just plainly i hate Auburn and Alabama and id like our team to stay auburn and alabamaless

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

Cam Newton will make an excellent addition to John Fox and the Denver Broncos Defensive Backfield.

[TheRealDeal]

Well first of all, Cam is not a nutjob like Vince is. Secondly, he has already proven that he can handle controversy and adversity, and that he won't run and hide when things get tough. Lastly, Cam is smarter than Vince Young as well as being bigger and stronger. This dude is 250lbs with 6% body fat, so he could most likely play at 260 or so and not lose any speed or quickness.

What did he do at Florida?

[CarolinaKat]

None of you know what Cam can or can't do in the NFL. Right now he's the best QB in the draft. Awards and achievements do mean something at some point. He played against the best college football had more than any other QB in the draft. And he won. There are no FA's available worth taking. No QB's in the draft worth taking. Our starting QB is terrible. We have new coaches, Why not rebuild with Cam Newton? IT doesn't matter if he's 1st 10th or 155th they all still have to produce. I still haven't seen anyone produce a good reason not to draft him.

[TheRealDeal]

None of you know what Cam can or can't do in the NFL. Right now he's the best QB in the draft. Awards and achievements do mean something at some point. He played against the best college football had more than any other QB in the draft. And he won. There are no FA's available worth taking. No QB's in the draft worth taking. Our starting QB is terrible. We have new coaches, Why not rebuild with Cam Newton? IT doesn't matter if he's 1st 10th or 155th they all still have to produce. I still haven't seen anyone produce a good reason not to draft him.

Most people with a better understanding of the NFL and the quarterback position don't agree with that statement.

[CarolinaKat]

Most people with a better understanding of the NFL and the quarterback position don't agree with that statement.

I guess those would be the same people that said Clausen was a pro ready QB. I pay no attention to the talking heads. I can judge football players on my own.

[TheRealDeal]

I guess those would be the same people that said Clausen was a pro ready QB. I pay no attention to the talking heads. I can judge football players on my own.

I thought you were stating that as fact but if that's your opinion than I fully respect it.

Also, not everyone was as high on Clausen as it's been portrayed on here.

[mav1234]

Not even every talking head, let alone every scout, was high on Clausen... if the scouts were, he wouldn't have fallen so far. Even McShay said repeatedly he thought Clausen was a 2nd round talent, though he ultimately thought someone would reach on him.