89 started screaming and cursing at Cam last night

[Wyank]

LMAO!! WTF??

Probably Who Dat Pat trolling.

[Sam Mills Fan]

Smith confirmed this on the record to Joe Person if you're still doubting.

[Proudiddy]

where at smf?

[Proudiddy]

Nevermind, see it...

[Proudiddy]

Joe Person ‏@josephperson

Steve Smith, when Cam Newton sat on the bench after he was benched Thurs, said he lit into Newton on the sideline with "unchoice words."

Joe Person ‏@josephperson

Smith was unhappy Newton didn't stand on sideline and watch, absorb like Derek Anderson and Jimmy Clausen have done "for the last 20 games."

Joe Person ‏@josephperson

Smith said he's more concerned about development of Newton as a man, than a leader, saying leadership is a process.

Joe Person ‏@josephperson

Second time in as many seasons Panthers captains have had to address Newton's demeanor. @RyanKalil and Jordan Gross did it late last season.

Joe Person ‏@josephperson

Gross said Newton's frustration a product of Newton's intense competitiveness. Derek Anderson said it's maturation; went thru same process.

Joe Person ‏@josephperson

Panthers PR staff says Cam Newton won't be available for comment until next Wednesday, per their normal policy with Newton.

Even more troubling, as I suspected and noted in the game chat... Cam was essentially benched.

[CatMan72]

The word is that Smitty got pissed when he saw Cam sitting on the bench after he had been pulled out of the game... he wanted Cam to stand on the sideline and absorb the loss, just like Clausen and Anderson have stood on the sideline and absorbed losses when Cam was out there.

It's a good teaching moment for Cam, I have no problem with that and I doubt Cam did either - I'm sure he realized Smitty was right.

[Floppin]

Smith was unhappy Newton didn't stand on sideline and watch, absorb like Derek Anderson and Jimmy Clausen have done "for the last 20 games."

Wow. Smith just basically said that Clausen is more of a man than Cam. At least in how he's handled this type of situation.

[scpanther22]

And how verifiable is that comment.... with old smith i wouldn't doubt this happened, but it seems he turned over a new leaf and keeps his mouth shut in public.

Though i wish it did happen, i wish everyone would just vent their frustration so we can fix it.

Smith turns over a new leaf every year. lol

[CatMan72]

I think the term "benched" is being used loosely, Smitty was "benched" as well, but refused to come out of the game.

They were not "benched" for performance, they were "benched" so they would live to fight another day.

[Cary Kollins]

Even more troubling, as I suspected and noted in the game chat... Cam was essentially benched.

As stated above, I don't think Cam was benched due to his performance. Absolutely no need to have your franchise QB put at risk when the game is literally out of reach.

[YoMoney]

We have black Jay Cutler as our team QB. Good for Smitty.

[jtnc]

There goes the locker-room, media is about to blow this up times a million.

[panther4life]

Cam is an incredible talent. I love his ability and his demeanor when things are going well. I like the fact he is upset after a loss.

But he does need to learn how to man the fug up. Steve Smith is doing the best thing possible here.

[ElkinPanthersFan]

Wow. Smith just basically said that Clausen is more of a man than Cam. At least in how he's handled this type of situation.

To go though 2010 as a season, with how awful it was and the displeasure from the fans, that takes alot of character to not make snid remarks. To the best of my knowledge, Clausen never slammed the franchise or the fans.