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Newton tells Sanders that critics inspire him to succeed

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Bla bla bla. You hear that every year. "I was disrespected and now I will prove everyone wrong." Give me a break. That is such BS when you think about it. I think players either have it or they dont. They shouldnt need any motivation other than what they have in themselves to be the best

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After Pep, Luck, and now Smitty, there's something to be said about someone that wants to be here. I don't care if being a #1 overall pick has something to do with it or not either.

Us having the number one pick had nothing to do with Luck staying in school. His father stated this shortly after his announcement was made. I would provide the link if I weren't at a work computer. This has been brought up time and time again on this forum.

I don't blame Smitty wanting to leave with only a few years left in his career.

As for Pep and the way he has repeatedly taken shots at our franchise after his departure, he can go fug himself and figure out how to be relevant in a playoff game.

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To me that shows he isn't the guy. The true greats are motivated without any extra help. This kid needs to prove people wrong to get motivated? Pass on him

Tom Brady openly states that he is motivated by the folks that passed on him in the Draft.

(been said already, but Ill say it again)

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People who've seen my posts over the past 7 years know I put a premium on athletes who play with a "chip on their shoulder". Barry Bonds, Steve Smith, Vince Young, Tom Brady, LeBron James, etc. I feel that Cam has that quality and it will make him an exciting player for us.

Looks like you don't put a premium on winning huh?

All you care about is excitement and not winning championships.

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Bla bla bla. You hear that every year. "I was disrespected and now I will prove everyone wrong." Give me a break. That is such BS when you think about it. I think players either have it or they dont. They shouldnt need any motivation other than what they have in themselves to be the best

And every year there are players that use that to succeed. Steve Smith is a prime example. Would he have been as good if people wouldn't have criticized him for being too short and claiming that he will never be more than a punt returner? I doubt it.

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Eh, in the 108 degree sun in wofford this July, he won't be using any of those criticisms as inspiration.

lol, I agree.

Wait until you're in the humidity of Spartanburg in July, then talk about inspiration...

At least he'll get to go to Krispy Kreme and The Beacon.

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Even in a lockout they can, you can talk to potential draft picks as much as you like, it's not until after the draft that the lockout orders would prevent them from talking.

I read somewhere i think nfl.com that they have possible been discussing contract outlines

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