Can Vikings handle Newton? (NFL Network Video)

[Car123]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-around-the-league/09000d5d82380f52/Can-Vikings-handle-Newton

[NJ.Vision]

Cam Newton vs AP

[Montsta]

Interesting that he mentions the NFC South team needing to make more of a permanent gameplan for Cam. We did it for Vick once upon a time, his name is Thomas Davis. :)

[PhillyB]

Cam Newton vs AP

i've always hated it when two players on the same side of the ball are compared head to head like that - "will brady beat manning????" is stupid because brady is not directly playing against manning, he's playing against the defense, and that's where the matchups should be analyzed.

but here i think it's legit. the game hinges on how well these two players can perform on any given down. cam needs to make every throw count, because honestly the only way to take AP out of the game is by blowing up the scoreboard right off the bat.

similarly, AP needs to chew up as many yards per carry as possible, because the only way to take cam out of the game is by sustaining long drives and keeping our offense off the field.

defense had better bring it.

[Catalyst]

I love that we finally have a QB other teams have to 'handle'.

[t48]

I love that we finally have a QB other teams have to 'handle'.

It's been a long time coming.

[carolinarolls]

Once we dictate that a SPY is necessary the 8 man box will lose a bit of its effectiveness and the run game will open up.

Chud is getting us there folks.

[Stroupe-a-loop]

I like how Cam talks about Ponder being a rookie like he's already a five year vet himself. Speaking of we already played Gabbert, now it's Ponder, we may see Locker in the tennesee game. It seems like there are a lot more rookie vs rookie quarterback matchups this year than any other year I can remember.

The Vikes might be tough, though. Their secondary is struggling, but that front four is getting to people. They roughed up Aaron Rodgers a little which is not easy to do.

[Chaos]

I like how Cam talks about Ponder being a rookie like he's already a five year vet himself. Speaking of we already played Gabbert, now it's Ponder, we may see Locker in the tennesee game. It seems like there are a lot more rookie vs rookie quarterback matchups this year than any other year I can remember.

The Vikes might be tough, though. Their secondary is struggling, but that front four is getting to people. They roughed up Aaron Rodgers a little which is not easy to do.

You get Minnesota out of that dome though, and they just don't seem as ferocious. I like our chances at home.

[Stroupe-a-loop]

You get Minnesota out of that dome though, and they just don't seem as ferocious. I like our chances at home.

That's a good point. I hope you're right.

[brainless wuss]

Not to mention that AP didn't practice Wednesday with a foot injury

[CatMan72]

Rapelisburger wishes he could move like Cam.

[CatMan72]

I firmly believe we can beat any team in the NFL right now, if we can get out of our own way. When Cam has a game like he had against the Skins, we're almost impossible to handle... so many layers of weapons on offense.

[realstandman]

Funny thing is AP has the most rushing TD's so far with 8 and Cam is second with 7.