Is the New Cam holding the old Cam hostage?

[carpantherfan84]

So Cam Newton has struggled all game, there is no denying that.  Interesting to note however, he has thus far performed better than Brady through this much of the game. Now, the Bills Defense has definitely improved this year and I don't think anyone will take them for granted anymore. Cam has been constantly pressured all day and the O-line is nothing to speak of.  But if we are to be honest, we would expect him to make more of the throws he seems to be missing.

 

This new Cam is very mature off the field. Does great in interviews, always says the right thing. He hasn't celebrated anything all game not even his first down that he ran for.  He has become depiction of the stoic leader. No emotion. Never too high, never too low. Deflecting credit and taking blame. Making a conscious effort to get his guys involved.

 

This new Cam has passed the media test, and I am sure his fans are happy. But this new Cam is missing something.  Something is just not right. Not there. Not all the way. The QB that has performed better than any other in the history of the league through his first two seasons has been made to look like a rookie in his 3rd season. We, the huddlers, the homers, the zealots and even the Cam nut-huggers have blamed everything from play-calling to the H-Coach to the O-Coordinator to the other teams defense. All these are in play but is there more? 

 

The Zone. Anyone who has any experience with sports psychology has heard of it. That mental sweet spot where a person goes and they don't think they just do. Some call it instinct. Some call it Mojo. But whatever you call it, I assure you it is real. Has Cam lost his Swag? That confidence that got him so much success in life. All the championships, the Heisman. That would build to bursting everytime he stepped on the field, so much so that it would leap from his chest. It must be painful, so much so that he must rip his chest open to let some out!

 

But it doesn't seem to be bothering him today. The Swag is not building like it usually does. There is no chest bursting explosion of excellence and his game has suffered. I ask you huddlers, which do we want more? Can we deal with the Swag? The drive? The Confidence? Dare I say it, The show boating? Was it really that bad? Do we really give a poo if he does interviews well, lol?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edit. He did give One 1st down celebration around 4:30  in the fourth. Maybe all is not lost.

[CPcavedweller]

Locked till after game.

[carpantherfan84]

So, now that the game is over 

[BBQ&Beer]

I think he simply doesn't trust the Oline. Even when he has the protection, he seems to be waiting for the hit.

[AceBoogie]

Played well enough to win