Cam just wants to have fun

[restNChrist]

http://www.panthers.com/media-vault/videos/Cam_Newton_Trusting_the_system/c2a11b2e-d536-4659-b71b-4b88b666658b

 

Regarding the Monday night game, Cam basically said that the two most important things the team is trying to do is "compete" and "have fun."     What about freaking winning?    Is this just presser fodder or has Cam lowered his expectation to trying to compete and just have fun?    You are professionals.  You aren't paid to compete or have fun... you are paid to win games for your team and your fans.   

 

This combined with the other comments over the past two weeks from Cam and others, I think they are done and have no hope of winning this division.  They have lost faith in the system and the coaches and have settled into a "huddle" mentality of ... "when's the draft?"

 

Sucks... but, isn't this usually when we win an unexpected game?   Who knows what Monday will bring but at least Cam will have fun.

[B.BERSIN]

Loss is a bad thing.

[TheRed]

Why do some people insist on acting as if players should literally be like robots?

 

Yes, players have fun. Maybe some of these fans should try it some time. Geesh.

[Ccat]

When players are having fun, that usually means they are playing better and faster. When players start over thinking things on the field, it slows them down. This in no way means they aren't focused on winning

[DanTheMan]

For anyone that has ever played the game in order to win you HAVE TO HAVE FUN. as a former coach and player thats what I always told my players. Go out and have fun.

[Jangler]

[Peppers90 NC]

here's an idea, let's PLAY a GAME and try not to have fun. i think they need to start trying to have fun again and maybe they will start winning.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

For anyone that has ever played the game in order to win you HAVE TO HAVE FUN. as a former coach and player thats what I always told my players. Go out and have fun.

 

Pied this cause it makes a lot of sense.  I dont have an extensive background in football but it is only reasonable that you need to actually get some enjoyment and fulfillment out of what you do for a living. 

 

I think some people get so wrapped up in how much players make that they dont realize that these guys are human.  Yes they make a lot of money and they should compete at a high level but in order to do that you need to be able to enjoy what you are doing. 

[Udogg]

Cam says must win game... no comment.

Says must execute game plan ..no comment.

Says we must play as a team.. no comment.

Says whether prime to or no time this game is going to be a great win for us... no comment.

Talks about preparing is important ...no comment..

etc..etc...

 

Makes a statement about having fun... OMG@#@#WTF these guys aren't proffesionals!!.  Cam's comments have me worried.. Team has quit!!!! yada yada.

 

 

[teeray]

For anyone that has ever played the game in order to win you HAVE TO HAVE FUN. as a former coach and player thats what I always told my players. Go out and have fun.

This. Often times before big games one of the things on the chalkboard from our coach was "Have fun"

They know it is a big game, but you don't want to be tense or press. Just go out there, play hard, and have some fun

[restNChrist]

Okay... let me clarify a little.  He said the number one thing was having fun!   Im not ragging on Cam wanting to have fun... I know you have to enjoy what you are doing... but when fun is the number one thing then aren't we sending another message.

 

sounds like im wrong here... but watching the panthers over the past few weeks has not been fun

[Nick_81]

Cam says must win game... no comment.

Says must execute game plan ..no comment.

Says we must play as a team.. no comment.

Says whether prime to or no time this game is going to be a great win for us... no comment.

Talks about preparing is important ...no comment..

etc..etc...

 

Makes a statement about having fun... OMG@#@#WTF these guys aren't proffesionals!!.  Cam's comments have me worried.. Team has quit!!!! yada yada.

Basically.  Did you know that all he did during his time off, was play Madden!  WTF!  I mean, he should have been in that film room 20 hrs a day, and on the field throwing through tires and into barrels the other 4.  I'm worried bruh...

[CelibatePimp]

Okay... let me clarify a little. He said the number one thing was having fun! Im not ragging on Cam wanting to have fun... I know you have to enjoy what you are doing... but when fun is the number one thing then aren't we sending another message.

sounds like im wrong here... but watching the panthers over the past few weeks has not been fun

Winning is fun, Cam wants to win. End of story. I think you're reading too much into it.

[Nick_81]

Okay... let me clarify a little.  He said the number one thing was having fun!   Im not ragging on Cam wanting to have fun... I know you have to enjoy what you are doing... but when fun is the number one thing then aren't we sending another message.

 

sounds like im wrong here... but watching the panthers over the past few weeks has not been fun

Fun is #1 when it comes to sports.  You start when you're a kid, because it's fun.  You keep playing because it's fun.  If you're good enough to get into the NFL, you get to continue to have fun playing a game that you love.  Play is supposed to be fun.  Games are supposed to be fun.  They're playing the game of football, not working the craft of field geometry.