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Rivera wants Cam in the Pro Bowl


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Okay I wouldn't post this article but there is some good quotes from other players, etc plus Smitty's comments again. And if it is already on here just merge it or delete this thread.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7357430/carolina-panthers-ron-rivera-says-cam-newton-pro-bowl

"He's something special," said Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton. "He can do things most quarterbacks can't do. He's a very accurate passer, too. He's a true dual threat quarterback. I knew watching him in college that he'd be pretty successful in this league. He's pretty special."

Added Falcons safety William Moore: "He's like playing a D-lineman. It's like a D-end at quarterback. Then he's so fast. The last time we played, I gotta chance to get him down. But he doesn't go down with one hand. You've gotta gang tackle him. It's going to be important this week."

Oh yeah. And Rich Gannon can suck it!!! although he may be right :(

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Kudos to Ron for standing up for his guy. As much as I love Cam though, I gotta admit that I'd vote Eli Manning in over him this year. If Cam played in the AFC, he'd be 2nd in line behind Brady.

Guess you haven't heard about The Golden Calf of Bristol.

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Yea I won't be disappointed if Eli wins, it's better than some bullpoo like Romo. Eli is nasty in the fact he never gives up, always a full 60 minute game with him and he has a knack for rattling some great teams. Still Cam going would really be awesome especially if he gets to throw to smitty. Do third string Probowl QBs even get to play though? Last pro bowl I watched was a couple years ago.

The Golden Calf of Bristol will win the population contest by a mile.

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