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89 started screaming and cursing at Cam last night

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Proudiddy Grand Master

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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."

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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."

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

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

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

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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.

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CatMan72 Enthusiast

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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