Cam Newton looked “terrible” during his Scouting Combine workout

[TheRealDeal]

I don't think they will come to that conclusion though and I think if they do it will be on Gabbert and not Newton.

[monstercat]

I don't attack credibility because it's a dumb argument that people on here use to often. Everyone has an opinion but some arguments are dumber than others, like using the Heisman argument.

I don't know why the second part is news. If the Panthers thought that Newton or Gabbert could be "franchise" QBs and they said they weren't going to take them, that would be newsworthy. Plenty of people who have been labled "Cam Haters" have said the exact same thing but you guys don't want to comprehend that part.

Right...:rolleyes:

[teeray]

I am cool with Gabbert I just happen to like Newton more bc of his upside. And after yesterday you are right they may not come to that conclusion.

[TylerDurden]

From watching the combine yesterday, I don't think it was so much an accuracy issue as it was things leading up to the throw itself. The analysts kept saying Cam as taking too long to drop back which led to rushing the throws and then overthrowing the out routes. His deep ball was great, which Jimmy especially sucks at. I thought once we got out of the athleticism area and into the throwing, the workout was a big letdown and blow to him being picked #1...

BUT, Gantt says he's still being considered and the inference is that with so much upside and his natural ability he's still tempting to take #1 but you know you'll have to work with him and bring him along.

[teeray]

From watching the combine yesterday, I don't think it was so much an accuracy issue as it was things leading up to the throw itself.

Gantt says he's still being considered and the inference is that with so much upside and his natural ability he's still tempting to take #1 but you know you'll have to work with him and bring him along.

:iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree:

[MadHatter]

From watching the combine yesterday, I don't think it was so much an accuracy issue as it was things leading up to the throw itself. The analysts kept saying Cam as taking too long to drop back which led to rushing the throws and then overthrowing the out routes. His deep ball was great, which Jimmy especially sucks at. I thought once we got out of the athleticism area and into the throwing, the workout was a big letdown and blow to him being picked #1...

BUT, Gantt says he's still being considered and the inference is that with so much upside and his natural ability he's still tempting to take #1 but you know you'll have to work with him and bring him along.

I really see Newton as a true boom or bust pick. He is either going to be an absolute beast or a complete flop. I just have a feeling that he won't be an OK player.

[teeray]

I really see Newton as a true boom or bust pick. He is either going to be an absolute beast or a complete flop. I just have a feeling that he won't be an OK player.

Unfortunately, :iagree: :iagree: :iagree: :iagree: with this also.

But if he booms...... he will be dynamite (get it :D)

[Snake]

I really see Newton as a true boom or bust pick. He is either going to be an absolute beast or a complete flop. I just have a feeling that he won't be an OK player.

I think thats how everyone feels. I think it might be a situation like Carson Palmer or Aaron Rogers where you sit him a year or more and he catches Fire or like Alex Smith that never really gets it. Either way I think we are in a bad position when it come to QB. Even if there is a FA the pickings are slim, and no QB this Draft year or on our team is ready.

[TylerDurden]

TBH, I would love to take Cam, let Shula tutor him and get him up on all his weaknesses, and I can totally see Matt Moore excelling in Chud's system in the meantime. I don't know why, but being that it supposedly is going to be a variation of the WCO with TE combo routes, I think Matt will do well in that system while Cam learns. Plug him (Cam) in here and there and let him learn on the job as well.

[Sword]

TBH, I would love to take Cam, let Shula tutor him and get him up on all his weaknesses, and I can totally see Matt Moore excelling in Chud's system in the meantime. I don't know why, but being that it supposedly is going to be a variation of the WCO with TE combo routes, I think Matt will do well in that system while Cam learns. Plug him in and here and there and let him learn on the job as well.

I would be good with that.

[mav1234]

Moore seems like he'd fit Chud's offense.

Cam's strength is certainly a vertical passing attack, but he's got some throwing motion issues that worry me for the #1 overall.

[teeray]

Moore seems like he'd fit Chud's offense.

Cam's strength is certainly a vertical passing attack, but he's got some throwing motion issues that worry me for the #1 overall.

I don't see anything with his "throwing motion" he has a great release, compact delivery, high rpm's.

He just has to get his footwork together. That is what was hurting him on the out routes. Not his throwing but his footwork. I am of the belief that it is an easy fix.

[teeray]

I am of the belief that it is an easy fix.

Relatively speaking. he has to put in the work. If you believe he will you can still justify him as your pick.

[TheRealDeal]

I am cool with Gabbert I just happen to like Newton more bc of his upside. And all along you were right they may not come to that conclusion.

Fixed for accuracy ;)

The only thing with his motion that has been mentioned is that he keeps the ball pretty far away from his body when he throws, more so than all the other QBs.

Most of his issues are with his feet though.