Steve and Rivera on Cam

[ShutDwn]

I feel like the "leaders" of this team haven't stepped up enough to be talking like this about Cam, the second year player. It also doesn't ooze leadership to throw the entire team under the bus.

Players who have been around are making mistakes that kill drives. Olsen drops a sure first down. Smith slows up while running a route and the ball flies by him. Gross with that penalty which Stewart almost negated. Last week it was Olsen not coming to the errant throw and Smith slipping.

It's not purely their fault, but leadership in the locker room means little without performance and it definitely isn't all on Cam. Plenty of guys are making some plays, just not making all of them.

QBs are totally reliant on their teammates to succeed. Doesn't matter how great you are at anything, including leadership.

[ShutDwn]

I also get tired about hearing this leadership stuff. Grown men, getting paid millions, shouldn't need a leader to do their job. I think it's some hidden way of making football seem more than what it is, which is adults getting paid insane amounts of money to play a game.

Being a winner makes a leader, not the other way around. If that were the case, would The Golden Calf of Bristol have been nixed in Denver and now riding the pine behind Mark Sanchez?

Was Kobe a leader when he was putting up stats and scoring 81? Nope. His team was mediocre and he was fresh off a rape scandal. Then they brought in Gasol and Phil Jackson, they made it back the promise land twice and he's back to being a devine leader.

If the Panthers can start winning, this crap won't be brought up anymore.

[Tarheels23]

Am I the only one that thinks Smitty was being sarcastic when he said there's no leaders on this team?

[The_Mango55]

If Smith says the team doesn't have leaders, then he can tear that capital C off of his chest at any time, thanks.

EDIT: Although I didn't see the interview or read the article, so the quote might be out of context. Like ^ said. I'm not going to judge him too harshly for it.

[rico6]

Never seen KT outright bash Steve Smith before, Steve MUST be telling the truth here.

[panthers04100]

Its not Cam's fault #89 cant get open or is dropping balls at alarming rates. Steve had 2 TDs in the 1st week of last season. Let's see how long it takes him to get #2 this year. And the guy still cant keep his mouth shut publicly about teammates. This isnt his team anymore, he needs to learn to fall back and bow out gracefully. Cam is teaching him what leadership and poise is about. He always points the finger at himself. If #89 did that after the Giants game, probably wouldnt've took him til now to do something Lafell and Pilares did weeks ago.

or the fact pass interference gets called on the defender every time the ball gets throw to smitty in the end zone giving us the ball at the 1. Thats happened about 5 times this season costing smitty touchdowns.

[beastson]

When were these comments made? After the game?

[Kakarot]

Smith running his mouth about Cam to the press again. He's my favorite player, but I really just wish he'd shut up at times.

[SOJA]

I think Steve is just trying to motivate Cam....in any way possible

[Udogg]

I think Steve is just trying to motivate Cam....in any way possible

Motivating through the press always turns out bad. It's like a homemade porn video. No matter your intention when you made it, once it hits the internet you gonna have a bunch of guys ....... well you get the picture.

Unless your a Kardashian.

[top dawg]

Stop talking about Smitty like Cam hits him in the hands every catch. Yeah, 89 has had some drops, but Cam has missed Smith even more, and that's why Smith's TDs are down this year. It's a symbiotic relationship, and as the veteran who is damned near legendary status, Smith has the right to say what he has said about Cam. Play time is over and the kid gloves need to come off in my opinion.

[tiger7_88]

Stop talking about Smitty like Cam hits him in the hands every catch. Yeah, 89 has had some drops, but Cam has missed Smith even more, and that's why Smith's TDs are down this year. It's a symbiotic relationship, and as the veteran who is damned near legendary status, Smith has the right to say what he has said about Cam. Play time is over and the kid gloves need to come off in my opinion.

Because, in Smitty World, it's all about Smitty.

[SOJA]

Motivating through the press always turns out bad. It's like a homemade porn video. No matter your intention when you made it, once it hits the internet you gonna have a bunch of guys ....... well you get the picture.

Unless your a Kardashian.

belichick does it....works for him

[Brooklyn Bully]

Cam Blinders sell like hotcakes on this site.