Cam officially starting against pittsburgh

[frash.exe]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp11/story/_/id/6901659/cam-newton-start-carolina-panthers-preseason-finale

Rivera did say Newton will start the final preseason game.

"The big thing is to continue to see how he handles everything," Rivera said. "We have to really study him and watch him. We have to make sure he's progressing in the right direction. This is a very sincere thing for us. We don't want to just say, 'Hey, you're the guy,' and walk away from it. At the same time, we want him to understand that he is working towards being our guy."

[mav1234]

Otah should be back, too...

still don't understand why we aren't announcing he is starting vs arizona... that quote doesn't really resolve it much for me... are they afraid if they tell him he is that guy he'll stop 'progressing in the right direction'?

[KintnerBoy]

I just don't understand why Anderson isn't in the running as a starter for us. Why are they pushing for Cam to be the starter so badly? Ticket sales is the only reason i can figure but we need to look at the big picture. Let Cam sit and learn until he's ready regardless how long it takes.

[mav1234]

Rivera said Cam was the future, not Anderson.

They feel we have a good enough team we won't 'damage' Cam. I disagree, but they know more than I do about this stuff so I'll hope for the best.

[Tarheels23]

Cam proved Thursday, that he can run on NFL defenses. Remember that one? "Cam won't be able to run on NFL defenses, he'll get killed."

Like Tuck said, "He's big as poo out there."

[Jackofalltrades]

Just name Cam the season starter already, everyone knows already. It's been known for a while now.

[Kevin Greene]

Steelers will crush us, hopefully Cam does OK.

[bes628]

Jesus im not looking forward to facing that Steelers D.

[Marguide]

Otah should be back, too...

still don't understand why we aren't announcing he is starting vs arizona... that quote doesn't really resolve it much for me... are they afraid if they tell him he is that guy he'll stop 'progressing in the right direction'?

I think what he is saying is Cam hasn't won the job yet, and they would like to see him win it.

But really, it isn't a competition. They won't play Anderson, and Jimmy's already banged up, so everyone and their brother knows Cam is going to start.

I agree that Rivera is being a bit fuzzy on this, when there probably is no reason for it.

[mav1234]

I think what he is saying is Cam hasn't won the job yet, and they would like to see him win it.

But really, it isn't a competition. They won't play Anderson, and Jimmy's already banged up, so everyone and their brother knows Cam is going to start.

I agree that Rivera is being a bit fuzzy on this, when there probably is no reason for it.

there isn't even a competition anymore, and there hasn't been since before the second preseason game I think.

[Grammer]

Cam proved Thursday, that he can run on NFL defenses. Remember that one? "Cam won't be able to run on NFL defenses, he'll get killed."

Like Tuck said, "He's big as poo out there."

[Kevin Greene]

Could be John Fox, absolute silence from BofA, and he brings in Testeverde to start.

[mav1234]

Cam proved Thursday, that he can run on NFL defenses. Remember that one? "Cam won't be able to run on NFL defenses, he'll get killed."

Like Tuck said, "He's big as poo out there."

the point was more he couldn't run as often in the same way against NFL defenses like he did against Auburn... we won't really know if that is the case until the season is underway. His running ability did impress me though, I just hope he finds a way to get tough yards without throwing his shoulder into defenders.

[Tarheels23]

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