Interesting

[CatMan72]

There's a logical progression here... first you give opponents plenty of tape demonstrating Cam's ability to throw the ball, so they have to respect that... then you unleash his running ability.

[tiger7_88]

Wasn't Sapp a "hater" (with regard to Cam) prior to the game on Saturday? I'm pretty sure he was leading up to the draft.

[Mr. Scot]

There's a logical progression here... first you give opponents plenty of tape demonstrating Cam's ability to throw the ball, so they have to respect that... then you unleash his running ability.

I actually think Chudzinski's preference in this game was to use the pass to set up the run anyway, not just for Newton but for Williams and Stewart as well.

Granted, it could just be that he adapted the playcalling because the Cards were stacking, but I'm going off what I've heard about him before too.

[Zcustom]

Seemed to me like Cam was waiting a half second too long in the pocket before taking off on runs. Marshall catching him from behind as a prime example.

He needs to trust his instincts and not be overly concerned with being a pocket passer. It's a fine line for sure.

[Mr. Scot]

I do think he held the ball too long more than once, but I'm not sure the running opportunities were there very much. The times he did take off, the Cards got to him pretty quick.

It won't surprise me if, at least at first, teams concentrate primarily on stopping him as a runner.

He has to prove he can pass consistently before they'll back out of that box.

[CRA]

Seemed to me like Cam was waiting a half second too long in the pocket before taking off on runs. Marshall catching him from behind as a prime example.

He needs to trust his instincts and not be overly concerned with being a pocket passer. It's a fine line for sure.

well, also we have to remember Cam's biggest strength as a runner is going north and south.......moving laterally doesn't use his strength as a runner. Lots of players can stop him going sideline to sideline.....

there weren't lots of holes for him to step up through the pocket against AZ.

[blackcatgrowl]

Oh.... Warren Sapp... so little you know of Cam...

Cam has been coached up since he entered the draft to scan downfield and NOT run when he got pressure. He's doing exactly what all that training has taught him. This is actually awesome of him, as he was able to make big plays like a big time QB.

Cam ran the plays as they were called and hung in the pocket like a pro. If they had called a play with a designed run, or had a run option, he would have run it.

We have 15 games left.... we will see Cam run for some big plays. But keep in mind... with a shortened off-season, no OTAs, a new Head Coach and OC, and basically 5 weeks of preparation... games 1 to 7 are going to be, essentially, an extended preseason.

Coming up against the bye on week 9, we will see more and more of our QB's abilities as he gets more comfortable in the pocket and Chud starts trying more and more things.

So Warren Sapp... hold your horses bub. You're a few weeks too early to concern us with Cam's running.

[Galvatron]

I actually think Chudzinski's preference in this game was to use the pass to set up the run anyway, not just for Newton but for Williams and Stewart as well.

Granted, it could just be that he adapted the playcalling because the Cards were stacking, but I'm going off what I've heard about him before too.

"Adapting"? What is this that you speak of?

:confused:

[thefuzz]

We have a big mobile QB, and while a running QB is not my preference, since we have one lets use him.

I am ready for some roll outs with TE's and RB's releasing blocks and Cam having a few different options

[Mvp2014]

I'm gonna disagree here.

In week one, I didn't think I saw any times where Newton passed up running opportunities. I did see him being a patient passer, which is good and will hold him in good stead if he keeps it up. Granted, that's a fairly subjective thing, but for me it wasn't there.

Truth be told, there is a fine line between being "pass first" and missing opportunities where running would actually be the smart thing to do.

Coaches generally don't like to have their quarterbacks run much because quarterbacks who run are quarterbacks who get hurt. That said, I'm not sure Rivera and Chudzinski are afraid of that. They don't seem like the type to be averse to risk. That can be a good thing, but it can also come back to bite you.

Just a couple. They did a nice job sealing the edge most of the time. I myself don't want to see him run in fear of him getting hurt but I love it when it happens.

[thefuzz]

"Adapting"? What is this that you speak of?

:confused:

Take a look at 1st half vs. 2nd half of Vikings vs. Chargers. Chud learned how to adapt, and that is something that we have been missing for some time.

[Galvatron]

Take a look at 1st half vs. 2nd half of Vikings vs. Chargers. Chud learned how to adapt, and that is something that we have been missing for some time.

;) Yup

[Mr. Scot]

"Adapting"? What is this that you speak of?

:confused:

Something other NFL teams have done for years but which we were apparently forbidden to do until now.

From what I've heard, it's a very effective tactic.

[Mr. Scot]

Just a couple. They did a nice job sealing the edge most of the time. I myself don't want to see him run in fear of him getting hurt but I love it when it happens.

Possible. Like I said, subjective.

Agree that I'll be holding my breath if he takes off this week.