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Think he did what he was supposed to do, nothing more, sadly he paid a price for it. Sure he appreciates his teammates response, luckily he blocks out the outside noise, not caring about social media, except Instagram.

It’s not just about how a man responds to wins, it’s how he loses….many a great competitor and men that hate to lose know they must man up and face that loss….like a man. Do you not think some of that is also reason he hasn’t been picked up, the drama that surrounds him? The girl comment to that reporter was cringeworthy. Not a fan of the foppish dress, but it’s his right, his money, and he’s not a bad person, just a little self absorbed.

Hubbard said that they scored the TD for Sam…..but, it was probably a lie, or he was simply stating that because he felt he had to say that.

My opinion of Cam is strictly off field….and no, not because I think he’s a bad guy. Who said anything about Sam’s on field performance? The criticism he has received here is just, but like anything else, how you chose your words reflect your character….I understand this is the new culture, idolize those that mock the disabled, and war heroes when they die, but I thought that southerners self promote their “good manners and southern hospitality”? I think he’ll (Sam) make a great backup somewhere with a good line….and saying that, isn’t exactly complimentary about his play. I think I like the Panthers, and it will be much easier to cheer for them once Sam is gone, hopefully, to a good franchise. Hope you don’t lose too much in letting him go.

I don’t believe that one bit, you can’t undo what is posted…..as much as I’m not a Cam fan, I would never want to see him injured…..you had your chance with him (Cam), and your franchise failed to protect him. Rather a “best player in franchise history” or a guy who only warms the bench, saying a player is expendable after an injury, isn’t worth even calling said person an animal.

But, Sam is expendable…..per several on here. No one deserves to be hit like that, particularly whoever you draft under center next year.

Heard it straight from several horses mouths, on the sidelines, on campus and speaking at alumni clubs. Why I will always be pro player.

It is, not surprising, unfortunately. Over the years I’ve had the great pleasure to speak to a number of our former players, including several that ended up in the Pro HOF…every one said the same thing, the NFL is strictly business, they play for the money, that college is where they played with their love and heart. NFL fans only think of them if they win, and when you’re not useful anymore, they move on. Major reason why a player like Troy Polamalu will not participate in Steeler reunions, but he does visit his alma mater and is there when asked to come. It’s the Roman rabble in the coliseum mentality.

Wow. I hope that was the last play of Sams’ Panthers career…..you get a high draft pick with your 1st, but if you don’t fix that line, your rookie will be expendable even if you don’t wish it. Backup gig is not bad in the NFL. Maybe that was Brady’s plan, so he can get his own young QB.

Well, if he doesn’t, several folks here will get what they want….a high first round pick, rookie QB and they can trade Sam as a back up, hopefully to a decent team with a serviceable oline, a first in his pro career. You play the hand you’re dealt.

You and I care about HIM, thanks Lady.

Nope. Too much baggage, he’s dead man walking for USC.

We don’t want Franklin, that hire will lose boosters, alums and fans.

Sorry guys…..Sam is just not starting QB material. Love him as a person, but he is gawd awful. Hope you guys let me stick around, I think everyone has been more than fair, I sincerely hope you get the right guy, but give the guy a better oline.

I don’t think I can watch the game.

I just don’t understand how NFL teams (not just the Panthers) don’t address the most important piece of the offense, one that must be cohesive and normally slower to develop, with scraps and FAs. You have to draft, and keep on drafting, quality lineman, so the young ones can be eased in to the rotation and learn till their time to take over. Doesn’t matter if you run the ball, or throw it all over the field, oline matters. So frustrating…..not just for Sam, but whoever follows him, don’t do it to another kid QB just out of college.

Sam is just destined to play behind the bottom of the barrel offensive lines in the NFL. Growing and learning for most QBs comes with starting out behind serviceable/good lines, while they develop and catch up to the speed of the pro defenses…in time, they adapt to less quality lines as they continue their careers. Unless you’re a future QB HOFer, you can’t rise above poor offensive lines, and how many QBs are in the HOF? I can think of several that had stellar offensive lines….

Cochinos.

I knew this would happen…but didn’t think it would be this quick. Played every position on the line in college, and did very well in all of them. There is versatility, and there is stand out versatility in every position you’ve played on the line. Bruce Matthews like.

I had to take a break myself…..felt that loss like a sucker punch to the gut. Terrible, horrible football weekend for me too…can’t get away from it.

I want to throw up, I don’t like anybody right now.

What a suck a$$ offensive game, Sam. Thank God for this defense.

Critique is good…very good, but if you can’t understand why questioning a players manhood, and character as “babied”, I don’t know what to tell you. People dump on Linville, yet he hasn’t dumped on Sams’ character, his critique is performance based. You’ve had QBs here before who didn’t take responsibility for their performance, blaming others, or sulking like a petulant little girl during a press conference after a loss.

Bought a tri-tip at our local butcher shop yesterday, and my wonderful son-in-love is going to BBQ today. Reminds me of home.

The only social media account he has is Instagram, not a guy who spends time with his phone in his face…..think he cares what members of a message board say? CMC said, he’s a regular guy, hangs out with teammates, and he made it a point to say that he treats them all with respect, does not place himself above them as the QB….wonder why he said that? Sam has his circle of friends he’s had since grade school, he keeps them close, broke up with his college girlfriend before the draft because he didn’t want distractions. How many guys do that? Like all his teammates say, former and present, he’s all about ball. If you can come out of NY, with your confidence in tact, no sulking or saying stupid things, remain very coachable….you don’t have to be coddled, you’re a man.