Another sign Cam won’t play Sunday?

[mc52beast]

Was looking at the Vegas betting lines and they took the Panthers vs Cards off. I’m not an expert at this stuff but I’m thinking that’s a sign they figure Cam isn’t playing. Anyone with knowledge about betting let me know.

[falconidae]

1 hour ago, mc52beast said:

Was looking at the Vegas betting lines and they took the Panthers vs Cards off. I’m not an expert at this stuff but I’m thinking that’s a sign they figure Cam isn’t playing. Anyone with knowledge about betting let me know.

Means they don't know if he's playing. Once it's confirmed one way or another, odds will go back up.

[uncfan888]

He isn't playing Sunday. He doesn't need to play again until that foot is totally healthy

[jtm]

Yeah, no way Cam plays on Sunday. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reports Cam Newton is in a walking boot and is "trending" towards not playing Week 3.

Kyle Allen is shaping up as the Panthers' starting quarterback this week against the Cardinals. Rapoport was told Newton needed to practice on Wednesday to start this weekend and that did not happen. The extent of Newton's foot injury is unknown, but it has been described as a re-aggravation of his preseason injury. With the way he played through his foot injury in Week 2, rest was almost mandatory.

[Bartin]

It came off as soon as it was apparent there was an injury and won’t put it back up until there is more clarity. Happens with every QB situation like this with a couple exceptions like the if the Jets were deciding between Luke Falk and whoever else they might play.

[*FreeFua*]

Wait... there’s still people who think he’s playing Sunday?

[Pantherology]

The reality at this point is that Cam ain't cool with Norv Turners playbook.

Look at his press conference before the Tampa game & how sarcastic he was while saying " Hback this & Hback that" he was smiling but you can tell from how he was looking that he's picked apart the playbook and may be a bit bitter because he's not getting the ball calls. 

THEN his press conference after the game....more tongue & cheek displeasure with how the offense is going. It just doesn't seem to be a good fit for him and he is obviously frustrated. To better his shoulder..and NOT go out there and get killed by the offensive line OR have to deal with him not being "Superman".... it appears that he would just rather not play at all. 

So what better excuse than the foot? ...I think he will find more reasons throughout the year not to play if he could.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

Get your KA/CMC stack while it's hot

[Khyber53]

15 hours ago, uncfan888 said:

He isn't playing Sunday. He doesn't need to play again until that foot is totally healthy

I think it's going to take more than just the foot. There's mojo to recover, too.

[Khyber53]

5 minutes ago, Pantherology said:

The reality at this point is that Cam ain't cool with Norv Turners playbook.

Look at his press conference before the Tampa game & how sarcastic he was while saying " Hback this & Hback that" he was smiling but you can tell from how he was looking that he's picked apart the playbook and may be a bit bitter because he's not getting the ball calls. 

THEN his press conference after the game....more tongue & cheek displeasure with how the offense is going. It just doesn't seem to be a good fit for him and he is obviously frustrated. To better his shoulder..and NOT go out there and get killed by the offensive line OR have to deal with him not being "Superman".... it appears that he would just rather not play at all. 

So what better excuse than the foot? ...I think he will find more reasons throughout the year not to play if he could.

There may be a lot of truth to this, but I don't think any of us want to really speak to it or consider it without more evidence. 

[Pantherology]

33 minutes ago, Khyber53 said:

There may be a lot of truth to this, but I don't think any of us want to really speak to it or consider it without more evidence. 

I noticed it last year...The exciting plays were the misdirections and reverses with Samuels. Exciting for Cam because he got to block. But he has vocally voiced the fact recently that we can't score touchdowns or not scoring touchdowns. Cam has been brutally honest about HIS performance as well as the offense....don't see him blaming Ron. BUT looks as if Cam wants a " Break from the Norv".

[TheRed]

Cam Newton has had his struggles no doubt. Opinions clearly vary regarding his status and future. Time waits for no man. We know the possibilities. It's been argued into oblivion.

But getting down to the cold hard truth is the fact that if the Panthers fall to the Cardinals on Sunday they will be 7-12 under Norv Turner as offensive coordinator. That simply isn't good no matter who the starting QB is. Especially after what transpired with Shula. Panthers fans have seen this before.

This upcoming game has huge ramifications for the franchise. How fitting it is against the Cardinals, and in Arizona.

[CPcavedweller]

16 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reports Cam Newton is in a walking boot and is "trending" towards not playing Week 3.

Kyle Allen is shaping up as the Panthers' starting quarterback this week against the Cardinals. Rapoport was told Newton needed to practice on Wednesday to start this weekend and that did not happen. The extent of Newton's foot injury is unknown, but it has been described as a re-aggravation of his preseason injury. With the way he played through his foot injury in Week 2, rest was almost mandatory.

So Rivera did learn from last year. Don't let your guy not practice every week and then play on Sunday.