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PFT Live 03/24 Interview w/ Ron Rivera


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No certainty about Cam's timeframe... Could miss all of offseason including preseason or could be available for start of camp. Leans towards being ready for start of camp, but no certainty. The surgery was inevitable, had to happen sooner or later. Talks about how it will be good to see how he matures further through this injury.

 

Joe Webb brought in to "be Cam Newton" while he's out. See how he fits with the group on offense.

 

Hard for him to part with Smitty, was a big part of his first 3 seasons, references the Miami game 4th down conversion. Just part of business, age, production, salary cap issues, needing to get younger guys on the field. 

 

Patience, have not finished off season plan, still have FA and draft, and young guys to develop. Lots of guys that "we really like." WR is a touchy spot, but remember we rushed for 100 yards or more in 15 of our 16 games last season. Don't be concerned about talks of a regression from last year, he is confident that the team will improve. Lots of time left in the offseason.

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No certainty about Cam's timeframe... Could miss all of offseason including preseason or could be available for start of camp. Leans towards being ready for start of camp, but no certainty. The surgery was inevitable, had to happen sooner or later. Talks about how it will be good to see how he matures further through this injury.

 

Joe Webb brought in to "be Cam Newton" while he's out. See how he fits with the group on offense.

 

Hard for him to part with Smitty, was a big part of his first 3 seasons, references the Miami game 4th down conversion. Just part of business, age, production, salary cap issues, needing to get younger guys on the field. 

 

Patience, have not finished off season plan, still have FA and draft, and young guys to develop. Lots of guys that "we really like." WR is a touchy spot, but remember we rushed for 100 yards or more in 15 of our 16 games last season. Don't be concerned about talks of a regression from last year, he is confident that the team will improve. Lots of time left in the offseason.

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