Cam Newton and Luke's pressers 4/22/2014

[Jimmy]

Cam came across focused and ready to go. Maybe it's just me but he seemed glad (giddy even) that Smitty was gone.  Anyone else get that impression?

[Rise of The Hive]

That is why we all love Cam.

[lightsout]

Cam came across focused and ready to go. Maybe it's just me but he seemed glad (giddy even) that Smitty was gone.  Anyone else get that impression?

I sort of did, but thought maybe I was just looking into that too much. I think that Cam did indeed learn a lot from Smitty. However, we don't really know what their personal relationship was. It very well could have been negative overall. If that's the case, it makes sense that he'd be a bit excited that he's gone and now he can work with new guys. When he was going about the receivers last year and Smitty not doing what Lafell would do, Lafell not doing what Ginn would do, Ginn not doing what Smitty would do, I think maybe Cam was frustrated that the route tree and receiving roles of the entire corps was dictated largely by Smith. If you look back at his success at Auburn, each of his receivers made plays. It made it where you COULDN'T just double one guy every snap. You HAD to account for everybody because while each played their role in that offense and did specific things, they could have variety. Cam is a multi-faceted player and a multi-faceted person. He craves variety in everything (just look at the way he constantly changes his approach to each snap depending on what the circumstances are. One minute he's a pocket passer, the next he's passing on the run, the next he has a pass-run option, the next he has one read and run, etc).

I don't know if what you're saying is EXACTLY the case, but I think, if anything, Cam definitely feels refreshed to have enthusiastic new faces to throw to that he can start building with from scratch and they can, as a unit, define who is good at what and how the routes he's throwing are divided up among that group.

Also, as an aside, I watched Cotchery's interview. When asked about playing with Cam, he mentioned watching from afar and admiring his ability, but he also said that he hopes that he and the other receivers can come up in tight situations and help him out. It may be the case that either these guys KNOW that Cam was let down with bad drops in big situations the past couple of years. Or, maybe when they were brought in on interviews with Gettleman, he specifically told them "we need guys who can come up with catches in tight spots where we need plays to be made, because Cam got let down a lot last year". I don't know if that's necessarily the case, but I did find it interesting the way he phrased that and how thoughtful he seemed as he was saying it (seemingly, so as to not step on toes or give too much away about WHY he was saying it).

[PerCC]

Is it just me or did the Panthers upgrade the cameras and mics? Looks and sounds 10x's better

 

It's actually an entirely new media room. The cameras and mics could be improvements as well, however.

[Khaki Lackey]

I took a drink every time Luke said "y' know" and now I have alcohol poisoning.

[Frizzy350]

Cam came across focused and ready to go. Maybe it's just me but he seemed glad (giddy even) that Smitty was gone.  Anyone else get that impression?

 

I think he was giddy the top 3 were gone.  Hixon didn't do much, but he did his job when his name was called.

 

I found it interesting that Cam also "didn't care" we don't have a true number 1 wideout.  I think him and the coaches are both on board that a sexy #1 receiver would be nice, but we could see a significant offensive improvement with more consistency at the position.

[lightsout]

I think he was giddy the top 3 were gone.  Hixon didn't do much, but he did his job when his name was called.

 

I found it interesting that Cam also "didn't care" we don't have a true number 1 wideout.  I think him and the coaches are both on board that a sexy #1 receiver would be nice, but we could see a significant offensive improvement with more consistency at the position.

I think Cam loves not having a true #1 receiver. Allows the formations to get creative. The X and Z receivers can and will change at any time. Various players running various routes. You can literally run the same play, but with different configurations with they players, and those routes and the coverages now have to change. If you don't, you get mismatches.

That's what Cam is excited about. Variety. Simplicity. Not having to appease the #1 guy with plays designed specifically for him. Now, instead, the offense can be a unit that you have to gameplan for as 11 guys together rather than singling out a few guys out of that 11. Wanna take away Avant this game? Fine. Olsen, Cotchery, Underwood, you're up. Give 'em hell. Or even simpler. Whenever Avant is split to the field, this guy is gonna be covering him. Great. Underwood, go to the same side. Crossing route with Underwood being the deepest threat. What the hell are you gonna do with that now? Better hope your safety is communicating clearly with that corner.

You simply couldn't do stuff like that with the receiving corps at any point in the last 3 years.

[TheRumGone]

these two guys put a smile on my face and leave me with a massive boner

[CelibatePimp]

these two guys put a smile on my face and leave me with a massive boner

 

Ewwwww

[Frizzy350]

I think Cam loves not having a true #1 receiver. Allows the formations to get creative. The X and Z receivers can and will change at any time. Various players running various routes. You can literally run the same play, but with different configurations with they players, and those routes and the coverages now have to change. If you don't, you get mismatches.

That's what Cam is excited about. Variety. Simplicity. Not having to appease the #1 guy with plays designed specifically for him. Now, instead, the offense can be a unit that you have to gameplan for as 11 guys together rather than singling out a few guys out of that 11. Wanna take away Avant this game? Fine. Olsen, Cotchery, Underwood, you're up. Give 'em hell. Or even simpler. Whenever Avant is split to the field, this guy is gonna be covering him. Great. Underwood, go to the same side. Crossing route with Underwood being the deepest threat. What the hell are you gonna do with that now? Better hope your safety is communicating clearly with that corner.

You simply couldn't do stuff like that with the receiving corps at any point in the last 3 years.

 

Are you trying to tell me it was predictable Ginn was going to run the deep route, Smith on the post and LaFell hoping-the-defense-would-forget-he-was-on-the-field-route?

 

The only guys I want to see running the same routes are on the team still.  Thats Tolbert getting in the flat/screen so he can dump truck some fugers and Olsen doing what he does best - beating linebackers in man and finding soft spots in zone D.

[gibreezy]

Lights out, you stay being dead wrong writing novels

[SgtJoo]

Holy poo I love our QB.

 

And Roman Harper looks like an old man, lol. Dat grey hair.

[Gallagher]

Great interviews both, but Cam needs to cut that chin hair.

[Mr. Scot]

Listening to Newton's statements...

 

I didn't know Dr. Bob was our team physician.