Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Reactions after the pick

Ricky Spanish

By Ricky Spanish,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

Ricky Spanish Grand Master

Ricky Spanish

Posted
Posted

I was drinking all night and when the pick came around, I was not all that happy, but you all knew I wouldn't be. however, there were a few good things I grasped from the whole thing:

1: Cam Newton is not Jimmy clausen. He is therefore, a better QB based on name alone.

2: I LOVED that when suzy asked Cam what was next for him he said he was going to go to work. I can't stress how good it was to hear that from him, especially with all the questions surrounding him. perfect answer.

3: Cam looked damn good in panther blue didn't he?

4: I can't remember the last Time I saw an image of a Panther being selected in the first round that actually attended the draft and got to hold the jersey next to the commish. that was cool.

I'm trying to be optimistic here guys. I really am. I hope Cam works out for us. At the beginning of the draft process, I said that if there is a QB in the draft that you feel is franchise QB worthy, then you take him regardless of where he is projected. The Panthers did just that in selecting Newton. I may not be thrilled at the moment, but I hope I will be in the near future.

Welcome to Carolina Cam, bring us the Lombardi.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mr. Scot Grand Master

Mr. Scot

Posted
Posted

Is it group hug time?

Have you seen some of the guys that post here? :eek:

Posted a full set of reactions elsewhere, but a little more here.

I was helping a friend coach a kid's flag football time when the whole thing happened, and then wound up staying late at his place to talk about that and other stuff. In the process, an old Cowboys fan friend of mine called to give me heck about the pick. Told him it wasn't mu choice but I would hope for the best (and will).

Link to comment
Share on other sites
top dawg Grand Master

top dawg

Posted
Posted

I was back and forth all day, but I told my boss that i just hope he lives up to the potential if we pick him. Well, we picked him, and I was kind of glad that we did!

When I saw him on the phone, I was guardedly optimistic. I smiled a little bit (perhaps more out of seeing his happiness/relief). I am not going to get too high on the guy before I get to see him show some real promise under center. But, I wouldn't have been doing a fist shake for anybody (not named A.J. Green). All-in-all, I am optimistic that he will be a top 10 kinda dude, because I trust that Hurney and Rivera (Chud, etc.) have to know what they're doing after looking into everything except Cam's jock.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
The_Cannon Rookie

The_Cannon

Posted
Posted

I was drinking all night and when the pick came around, I was not all that happy, but you all knew I wouldn't be. however, there were a few good things I grasped from the whole thing:

4: I can't remember the last Time I saw an image of a Panther being selected in the first round that actually attended the draft and got to hold the jersey next to the commish. that was cool.

Welcome to Carolina Cam, bring us the Lombardi.

Last time was this guy JuliusPeppers.jpg

I'm excited. This could end up being a turning point in our franchise history. It might end up blowing up in our faces. But right now I'm proud to be a Panther, I'm excited for Cameron J. Newton to do "work" and put this city on the map.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Tarheels23 Newbie

Tarheels23

Posted
Posted

I was drinking all night and when the pick came around, I was not all that happy, but you all knew I wouldn't be. however, there were a few good things I grasped from the whole thing:

1: Cam Newton is not Jimmy clausen. He is therefore, a better QB based on name alone.

2: I LOVED that when suzy asked Cam what was next for him he said he was going to go to work. I can't stress how good it was to hear that from him, especially with all the questions surrounding him. perfect answer.

3: Cam looked damn good in panther blue didn't he?

4: I can't remember the last Time I saw an image of a Panther being selected in the first round that actually attended the draft and got to hold the jersey next to the commish. that was cool.

I'm trying to be optimistic here guys. I really am. I hope Cam works out for us. At the beginning of the draft process, I said that if there is a QB in the draft that you feel is franchise QB worthy, then you take him regardless of where he is projected. The Panthers did just that in selecting Newton. I may not be thrilled at the moment, but I hope I will be in the near future.

Welcome to Carolina Cam, bring us the Lombardi.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
JoCoLoco Newbie

JoCoLoco

Posted
Posted

First, I felt a little sick. Then I prayed he would be the best quarterback since Manning elder. Then I thought, "If he busts, I wonder who our next coach will be", then I got sick again. I'm going to support him as much as I support Beason, Deangelo, et al, but he better be worth it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Snake Grand Master

Snake

Posted
Posted

I was drinking all night and when the pick came around, I was not all that happy, but you all knew I wouldn't be. however, there were a few good things I grasped from the whole thing:

1: Cam Newton is not Jimmy clausen. He is therefore, a better QB based on name alone.

2: I LOVED that when suzy asked Cam what was next for him he said he was going to go to work. I can't stress how good it was to hear that from him, especially with all the questions surrounding him. perfect answer.

3: Cam looked damn good in panther blue didn't he?

4: I can't remember the last Time I saw an image of a Panther being selected in the first round that actually attended the draft and got to hold the jersey next to the commish. that was cool.

I'm trying to be optimistic here guys. I really am. I hope Cam works out for us. At the beginning of the draft process, I said that if there is a QB in the draft that you feel is franchise QB worthy, then you take him regardless of where he is projected. The Panthers did just that in selecting Newton. I may not be thrilled at the moment, but I hope I will be in the near future.

Welcome to Carolina Cam, bring us the Lombardi.

Though it wasn't my choice, he's a Panther now. All we can do is watch and hope... and I'm honestly excited for the preseason reports...

Have you seen some of the guys that post here? :eek:

Posted a full set of reactions elsewhere, but a little more here.

I was helping a friend coach a kid's flag football time when the whole thing happened, and then wound up staying late at his place to talk about that and other stuff. In the process, an old Cowboys fan friend of mine called to give me heck about the pick. Told him it wasn't mu choice but I would hope for the best (and will).

Way to suck it up guys... Wish everyone was the same.

I was back and forth all day, but I told my boss that i just hope he lives up to the potential if we pick him. Well, we picked him, and I was kind of glad that we did!

When I saw him on the phone, I was guardedly optimistic. I smiled a little bit (perhaps more out of seeing his happiness/relief). I am not going to get too high on the guy before I get to see him show some real promise under center. But, I wouldn't have been doing a fist shake for anybody (not named A.J. Green). All-in-all, I am optimistic that he will be a top 10 kinda dude, because I trust that Hurney and Rivera (Chud, etc.) have to know what they're doing after looking into everything except Cam's jock.

I feel the same. I said before the draft that whoever Hurney chose I would be happy with. I have always supported Cam but also knew we had other needs. For Hurney to select cam it shows me that he has the tools and work ethic to be great in this lead. Hurney has always been money round one and I think this time will be no exception.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ricky Spanish Grand Master

Ricky Spanish

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I guess the best word to describe the whole situation would be "Surreal".

It was surreal to see us picking first, to see us take a QB, and to see that QB being Cam Newton.

Just watched the press conference with Hurney and Rivera and after hearing what they had to say about all the work and time they put into everyone, Cam Came out ahead time and time again. That says a lot about the kid, especially considering how we need help in other areas. Just tells me that they think he is a really really special kid that they believe in, so I'm going to try to as well.

Still not buying his jersey until he earns my money though.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • LinvilleGorge
      2027: Sharing my thoughts on the cap without a lotta research

      By LinvilleGorge · Posted

      No. Physical tools alone aren't enough. There are plenty of examples of draft busts to support that. Aost all of them had the physical tools and that wasn't enough. But Bryce is a perfect example of the opposite. Absolutely elite intangibles aren't enough either. If you simply don't have the physical abilities all the football intelligence and work ethic in the world won't be enough to overcome it. Just look to the sidelines every Sunday. We call those people "coaches".
    • SmokinwithWilly
      2027: Sharing my thoughts on the cap without a lotta research

      By SmokinwithWilly · Posted

      As much as I despise Billy B, his philosophy on QBs is how I would approach things if I were a GM. You always keep looking for your next starter.  He has Bledsoe, who got injured and his backup ended up being the GOAT. Even while he had that going, he kept getting his next guy and developing them. When Brady got hurt, Cassel stepped in and went 11-5 and they missed the wild card by dumb luck. Who knows how far they would have gone if they had gotten in. Jimmy Gs career started in NE. There were others, but he always kept looking.  You can't be afraid to keep looking for your next starter, but it looks like we're afraid to look for more than a marginal one. If you're going to offer a $25m contract with incentives, that screams marginal QB. It also screams you're just a transition until we find our guy. After a 10 or 11 win season, he's not accepting that offer. And then you're in a Daniel Jones situation. Do you pay for a year of success and pray it wasn't a one year wonder?  To this point, Bryce has really produced nothing, yet for whatever reason, our FO has not even sniffed at the idea that we need a real QB room with real QBs. Dalton was never starter potential, Plummer was a joke. KP certainly isn't, neither is Grier.  Our approach to the QB room needs to be one of strength not fear. Bring in guys who can compete or who you think can compete. This is THE elite position, in an elite sport, paid premium salary, where production matters. Either you produce or you can lose your job. It's not mean, it's just the reality of the position.  And I'm really just tired of our candy ass approach to it. 
    • LinvilleGorge
      2027: Sharing my thoughts on the cap without a lotta research

      By LinvilleGorge · Posted

      If you plug Bryce onto the Pro Bowl roster you might have a chance to compete for a SB. If he's surrounded by top tier talent with a top tier defense on the other side, a field flipping punter, and a kicker good from 60+ you might have a chance. But that means you basically have to recreate Saban's Bama in the NFL and that's impossible... and Bryce couldn't win a championship in that environment either. What the Panthers didn't realize when they got so obsessed with his "PG mentality" was that what they were looking st was a "barely checks the box PG". The basketball equivalent of Bryce would be an undersized PG with marginal athleticism who can make the basic plays but adds nothing to the team in terms of elevating the overall team. Not a great shooter, not a great defender, not a great driver. Just a guy who can basically get you into the offense and be a matador on defense. Basically a placeholder while you look to upgrade the PG position. 
×
×
  • Create New...