More of the nation not thinking Cam will be successful

[Highlandfire]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/fp/flashPollResultsState?sportIndex=nfl&pollId=111204

[Ares d9]

I hope everybody talks shit about our QB. Gives him mental ammo to chamber when we play 'em.

[Cyclonus]

I hope everybody talks shit about our QB. Gives him mental ammo to chamber when we play 'em.

Don't worry everybodys already taking poo about Clausen.

[teeray]

Well if a random poll om ESPN says so.......

[Lumps]

the nation must not be thinking with the powers of their mental chambers

[Ruff]

Cam say words r liek bullets.

[Black]

In related news:

[blackcatgrowl]

In related news:

ESPN poll takers ftl. lol.

Oh.. and the poll says 50% of the people aren't sure what he will be. Not that he won't be successful.

[ammofan]

Most of the nation bases everything they think on what they have heard other people say.....that means most people are not informed at all about most players in the draft.

[MHS831]

Most of the nation bases everything they think on what they have heard other people say.....that means most people are not informed at all about most players in the draft.

Right. It is all about rumors, hearsay, and when they need proof, they pop open a highlight video and call it "film."

[panthers55]

The poll is very similar to sentiment in general. There are 20 to 30% on either side that are haters or lovers and the other half are unsure. That is why he is such a polarizing player. There are those who either love him or hate him with the rest understanding that whatever we end up with, it won't be determined for a year or more. So the majority don't really know. There are questions and there is potential. Whether it develops or not is a function of the player's skills and the coaching staff's ability to teach him what he needs to know and prepare him to play in the future. He needs the drive and they need to develop it and nurture it.

[Jpjr]

The point of the poll is simply this: You can like Cam or not but he is a GAMBLE.

1. Running quarterbacks get hurt in the NFL

2. Running quarterbacks don't throw as accurately as drop back quarterbacks and are apt to run. See #1.

3. Quarterbacks involved in pay-to-play scandals at college carry lots of unwanted baggage wherever they go

4. Quarterbacks with ego problems don't do well in small markets like Carolina. Not because of the city, because of the quarterback.

All this aside, if the Panthers want to make a yo bet on this guy I guess it shows they are passionate. Luckier than smart if a late first round talent emerges into a franchise QB, but definitely passionate.

[MHS831]

The point of the poll is simply this: You can like Cam or not but he is a GAMBLE.

1. Running quarterbacks get hurt in the NFL

2. Running quarterbacks don't throw as accurately as drop back quarterbacks and are apt to run. See #1.

3. Quarterbacks involved in pay-to-play scandals at college carry lots of unwanted baggage wherever they go

4. Quarterbacks with ego problems don't do well in small markets like Carolina. Not because of the city, because of the quarterback.

All this aside, if the Panthers want to make a yo bet on this guy I guess it shows they are passionate. Luckier than smart if a late first round talent emerges into a franchise QB, but definitely passionate.

Yes. I would be all over Cam as QB if his only problem was a lack of experience. However, the red flags tell me more than the smile. The chalk talk with Gruden was horrible. Why did his agent even let him go on that show? Character, football acumen, work ethic, and throwing accuracy are important. You cannot IGNORE these things or dismiss them without showing your own brand of ignorance about QBs.

In response to Panthers55, "most don't know" is wrong. "Nobody knows" is correct. Is Hurney willing to put his career on a guy like Cam Newton? Seriously, would you?

[Hoenheim]

anyone who takes a poll based on fan votes seriously isn't too bright..