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Cam Newton vs Steve Smith

Panthro

By Panthro,
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Mr. Scot

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don't have none, eh?

Character matters, but not all "character concerns" are equal. Part of why Cam's stuff is so prominent right now is the consideration for #1. Concerns are not all issues, either... For instance, I have concerns about Cam's character but I don't know if those concerns illuminate any actual issues he might have, so I will trust the judgment of the FO.

Certainly, I would welcome Cam Newton to the team even if I am right now not sure it's the best choice. On the other hand, there is no way I would welcome, say, Big Ben to the team right now because I feel that, especially in your quarterback, conduct does matter. Big Ben is apparently trying to redeem himself and change his life. If that is true, I will applaud him. What he was rumored to have done was worse than Cam, by far.

As to Smitty, he's a Panther now... and he's taken his lumps for the stupid poo he's done. He seems to keep his anger problems to the game even if it means decking teammates. This is stupid poo but he knows it's a problem and he has worked on it. This is an issue and there is no excuse for it but I do not view it quite the same as an arrest off the field.

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Panthro

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This whole thread is a pitiful attempt by Panthro to compare a player who has been amazing for this franchise to someone who hasn't taken a snap for any franchise. The comparisons are inaccurate on almost every level and it's a disgrace to Panther fans and Steve Smith that you even mention him in the same breath as Cam Newton.

I'm simply saying that we drafted someone with known character issues (those issues continued as a Panther) but he in your own words, "has been amazing for this franchise."

Thanks.

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I'm simply saying that we drafted someone with known character issues (those issues continued as a Panther) but he in your own words, "has been amazing for this franchise."

Thanks.

His issues were not character issues. His "issues" helped him become one of the best players in the game. Being overly passionate and fiery is not the same is being a lying, cheating, stealing, disobedient, egotistical, etc etc etc

Try harder

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Smith is an asshole, but he is our asshole. With that said, he has done worse than Cam Newton. I love Smitty, and I will love Cam. I am to the point now, where as long as they dont kill, rape, or have many, many run-ins with the law then I dont care.

Black guys get unfairly arrested for anything. Its bad, but its true. Arrests mean nothing to me, convictions do (minus OJ).

I just want to win.

Me and Smitty (my fav). LOOK HOW VIOLENT, HE PUNCHED MY HAND!

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His issues were not character issues. His "issues" helped him become one of the best players in the game. Being overly passionate and fiery is not the same is being a lying, cheating, stealing, disobedient, egotistical, etc etc etc

Try harder

BY that standard a guy who assaults people in bar rooms have less character issues than a guy that bought a stolen laptop. Plus there are lots of passionate football players who don't beat up teammates.

I do agree with your second sentence though. It is those same things that make him a great receiver at 5'9.

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Smith is an asshole, but he is our asshole. With that said, he has done worse than Cam Newton. I love Smitty, and I will love Cam. I am to the point now, where as long as they dont kill, rape, or have many, many run-ins with the law then I dont care.

Black guys get unfairly arrested for anything. Its bad, but its true. Arrests mean nothing to me, convictions do (minus OJ).

I just want to win.

Me and Smitty (my fav). LOOK HOW VIOLENT, HE PUNCHED MY HAND!

2hqxe7l.jpg

Now that's a fake smile! LOL

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