Mike Greenberg has Cam's back more than Ron Rivera

[Cookie Lyon]

Ron Rivera was on Mike&Mike this morning and they discussed the lack of calls Cam receives. Instead of Ron defending Cam, he brought up the old tired argument about Cam's size (comparing him to Shaq once again) and that the refs have a hard time officiating him. Mike Greenberg said that it doesn't matter what size Cam is since he keeps getting hit in the head and that other quarterbacks do get those calls. It's sad when your own coach doesn't have your back in a situation like this. That's why NOTHING will change.

Here are some reactions to the interview:

 

 

[nctarheel0619]

That's extremely pathetic for Rivera.  Even non Panthers fans are taking up for Cam.  Yeesh.  

[Khaki Lackey]

Ron is just playing politics, trying to stay on the good side of the officials, people. He probably tells Cam this behind the scenes all the time. Cam called out the refs, and he hasn't got a favorable call since.


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[Pimpdaddy]

...pathetic...

[jayflip]

@Lilsmitty09 can you please make a video featuring all of Cam's hits this season, with an analogue of similar hits to other QBs that were flagged?

I know it's a massive undertaking, but we could use our Huddle Super Social Media powers to fight evil. 

Hugs and Kisses

 

[top dawg]

I wondered if anyone would catch this. I should have known. LOL.

Greeny was trying to bait Ron into speaking out more definitely and forcefully against the refs. Ron parroted the company line, and Greeny didn't stand down, and basically told Ron that the refs/NFL had no excuse. Ron stayed on message by saying another ref is needed to watch the QB.

Each guy was politically correct in their position. Greeny kind of skirted the edge of political correctness by saying "No, it's not alright," when Ron was being slightly mealymouthed, but the exchange was very civil.

 For the record, I believe that Rivera is almost assuredly parroting a position from on high. Jerry Richardson is the person who should have stepped in and said something. 

[Castavar]

Fug this politically correct coaching staff and franchise. As some point, you gotta nut up and protect your own godamn players and say the hell with the league. Weak Rivera, can we get a fuggin coach with a backbone? For a great LB and a military background, Ron sure is a pussy tbh

[Jangler]

Rivera is a company man. Really sad that JR can't step into the 21st. century and find a coach to be his own man.

I struggled over the next line, so I'll leave it out.

 

[Cookie Lyon]

13 minutes ago, top dawg said:

I wondered if anyone would catch this. I should have known. LOL.

Greeny was trying to bait Ron into speaking out more definitely and forcefully against the refs. Ron parroted the company line, and Greeny didn't stand down, and basically told Ron that the refs/NFL had no excuse. Ron stayed on message by saying another ref is needed to watch the QB.

Each guy was politically correct in their position. Greeny kind of skirted the edge of political correctness by saying "No, it's not alright," when Ron was being a slightly mealymouthed, but the exchange was very civil.

 For the record, I belueve that Rivera is almost assuredly parroting a position from on high. Jerry Richardson is the person who should have stepped in and said something. 

I don't think that Greeny was trying to bait Rivera into saying anything. Rivera just needs to stop trying to excuse the lack of calls on Cam due to his size.That's what annoys me the most about the situation.

I do agree that JR needs to step up and say something. He should've stepped up publicly a long time ago.

[top dawg]

2 hours ago, Cookie Lyon said:

I don't think that Greeny was trying to bait Rivera into saying anything. 

I kinda would agree with you, but I don't think there is any way that Greeny didn't know about Rivera's response to the issue earlier this season. The story was rightfully a big talking point. No way Greeny didn't know Ron's stated position!

[Jangler]

Didn't see it, but all descriptions say, Greeny was trying to get Rivera to call shenanigans on the NFL.

[Darvinsun]

Rivera should not try to defend the refs.  It may be due to his size that the refs are not calling the penalties, but it is not his job to defend the refs.His job is to defend his QB who is not being subjected to the same calls for all other QBs.  I think that Ron is saying those things because he as a player or ref would do the same thing..in all honesty he sees why these things are happening because he is somewhat co siding with the refs just like he did when Cam got the concussion. I am not a believer in Rivera. That is why when we need 1 yd  to ice a game Rivera will not choose Cam ...I don't think he truly believes in Cam...At some point you have to stand for something you can not play both sides and in many ways Rivera has already showed us who he sides with.

Cam will never show his full potential with this team as long as he has Rivera as a coach.

[tiger7_88]

42 minutes ago, Khaki Lackey said:

Ron is just playing politics, trying to stay on the good side of the officials, people. 

Thats been SUCH an effective strategy so far by Ron "I'd have taken a shot too" Rivera.

[Snake]

We have a weak owner so why would we have a strong coach? Rivera has spoken up before and was told to be quite by JR.