Thomas Davis: “If I’m Cam Newton, I’m doing what’s best for me and my career” “The time is best for him to find another team”

[pantherclaw]

59 minutes ago, WarPanthers89 said:

True but you could easily say something like “Cam is a great talent and if healthy, we want him leading our team.” Rather than “talk to me when he’s healthy. I’m not a doctor and he’s not a doctor.” I don’t think the organization has done anything wrong and I don’t blame the organization if they want to rebuild, but the wording by Tepper/Hurney recently says a lot. They are not saying anything publicly that shows we are planning on having him lead our franchise next year. 

If funny to me, that you need the team to say something they and you already know. 

Public assurance doesn't mean squat, especially in this business. 

Everything is as it is. If Cam is healthy, and ready to go, then he plays. If not, he doesn't.  

To hell with public reassurance. That for people who are insecure and have no fuging.clue. 

[WarPanthers89]

5 minutes ago, pantherclaw said:

If funny to me, that you need the team to say something they and you already know. 

Public assurance doesn't mean squat, especially in this business. 

Everything is as it is. If Cam is healthy, and ready to go, then he plays. If not, he doesn't.  

To hell with public reassurance. That for people who are insecure and have no fuging.clue. 

Dude it’s the NFL and teams ALWAYS play the PR game. Even if they have plans to trade a player teams normally say everything right because they know how the media/Fans are. For Tepper/Hurney to say what they said or rather what they didn’t say, is a sign 

[pantherclaw]

1 minute ago, WarPanthers89 said:

Dude it’s the NFL and teams ALWAYS play the PR game. Even if they have plans to trade a player teams normally say everything right because they know how the media/Fans are. For Tepper/Hurney to say what they said or rather what they didn’t say, is a sign 

I'm  fine with what they said. 

 

[saX man]

1 hour ago, Brooklyn 3.0 said:

Cam said he thinks Tom Brady will be playing for the Chargers this season, so I don't think he'd want to be the back-up, lol.

Ah missed that report per Merriman.

Well there’s some interesting non Bears options out there.

It may sound crazy but I don’t believe Belichick has beat Cam before right? Maybe he brings Cam in and #1 embraces villainhood. Lions would be my other wildcard but I’d prefer the AFC. Vegas has always made sense to me.

Brady-LAC

Cam-Vegas or NE

Nate Sudfeld-CAR!!!!

 

 

 

[fortyrod]

1 hour ago, pantherclaw said:

I don't see what the ownership has done wrong

 You can't commit to a franchise QB before ya know he's even even healthy!! 

That being said, I am okay with whatever happens. I gave up on Cam reaching his potential years ago, and I don't blame the team for that either. 

Nobody is pointing a gun at their heads to "commit" to anyone. How about this:

"We believe Cam will be ready to roll by training camp, after which we expect to vaporize the NFC South. Questions?"  

That wasn't too hard. Geez...

[Khyber53]

Hate to say it, but honestly, I'm just worn out with the talk of "will he be here, will he be able, will he be traded, will he be released, will he take us to the Superb Owl when he triumphantly parades back onto the field?"

There have been some great things with having Cam on our team: he presented a puzzle that took years for defenses to counter, he passed and ran in ways that just made you go wow, he had a legendary charisma, he was great in the community, his teammates genuinely seemed to love him (for the most part), he was a franchise QB in all ways.

But, he's only human and you take the bad with that: he has been injured multiple times, his last three seasons have been mightily disappointing for a myriad of reasons, there's the maddening fact that he changed the game in his first few years but hasn't shown great growth for his second act as many great QBs do in their late 20s. These are all just things that can easily, and should be, explained by injuries and team development, but there they are just the same.

And then there's the tough part of Cam. First off, he's cooler than you. And me. And anyone he'll ever probably come into contact with. That's enchanting and exciting for a long time, but it can also suck up all the oxygen in the room. Like it or not, the Panthers franchise is and has been built around Cam to the point that as Cam goes, the whole team, business and fan base goes. And that wears on any organization. He's a good guy, heck he's a great guy and a guy for Good -- it's not about character at all, it's just about how fame works, how stardom offers leverage both real and perceived. (Look at the Steve Smith departure -- Cam may have never said a word or made a request as to that, but the accepted back story was that Smith was ousted to give Cam unchallenged leadership.)

And it's all to the good until Superman stumbles and falls to the mat. Something broke in Cam and in the organization in that locker room as Denver hoisted the Lombardi trophy. Neither he nor the team were ever the same again. And the last three off seasons we've waited for Cam to return to greatness, to owning any football field he stepped on to. And this year, we're waiting with baited breath again, not knowing what #1 will do -- all the hopes in the world used on him while the delayed surgeries, slow rehabs, new injuries and even an off-field scandal swirl about. 

Like I said, I love Cam Newton the legendary player, but I'm both weary and leary of Cam the guy who takes up all the oxygen and leaves us hanging. And recently, leaves us disappointed. Sometimes the worst thing to have is an old hero on the payroll, but sometimes it's all you've got.

[WarPanthers89]

1 hour ago, Khyber53 said:

Hate to say it, but honestly, I'm just worn out with the talk of "will he be here, will he be able, will he be traded, will he be released, will he take us to the Superb Owl when he triumphantly parades back onto the field?"

There have been some great things with having Cam on our team: he presented a puzzle that took years for defenses to counter, he passed and ran in ways that just made you go wow, he had a legendary charisma, he was great in the community, his teammates genuinely seemed to love him (for the most part), he was a franchise QB in all ways.

But, he's only human and you take the bad with that: he has been injured multiple times, his last three seasons have been mightily disappointing for a myriad of reasons, there's the maddening fact that he changed the game in his first few years but hasn't shown great growth for his second act as many great QBs do in their late 20s. These are all just things that can easily, and should be, explained by injuries and team development, but there they are just the same.

And then there's the tough part of Cam. First off, he's cooler than you. And me. And anyone he'll ever probably come into contact with. That's enchanting and exciting for a long time, but it can also suck up all the oxygen in the room. Like it or not, the Panthers franchise is and has been built around Cam to the point that as Cam goes, the whole team, business and fan base goes. And that wears on any organization. He's a good guy, heck he's a great guy and a guy for Good -- it's not about character at all, it's just about how fame works, how stardom offers leverage both real and perceived. (Look at the Steve Smith departure -- Cam may have never said a word or made a request as to that, but the accepted back story was that Smith was ousted to give Cam unchallenged leadership.)

And it's all to the good until Superman stumbles and falls to the mat. Something broke in Cam and in the organization in that locker room as Denver hoisted the Lombardi trophy. Neither he nor the team were ever the same again. And the last three off seasons we've waited for Cam to return to greatness, to owning any football field he stepped on to. And this year, we're waiting with baited breath again, not knowing what #1 will do -- all the hopes in the world used on him while the delayed surgeries, slow rehabs, new injuries and even an off-field scandal swirl about. 

Like I said, I love Cam Newton the legendary player, but I'm both weary and leary of Cam the guy who takes up all the oxygen and leaves us hanging. And recently, leaves us disappointed. Sometimes the worst thing to have is an old hero on the payroll, but sometimes it's all you've got.

[Black&BlueBubba]

3 hours ago, saX man said:

Cam, TD, and Olsen in Powder Blue? 

That would be tough.  I would be rooting for them in the 4pm games. 

[KatsAzz]

2020 is the dawn of a new chapter in Panthers history and i just don't see Cam Newton being part of the rebuilding process. However,i wish him all the luck in the world where ever he goes. If i am wrong and Cam somehow stays here,  he will have my full support.

[rico6]

Hopefully Cam goes to a contender and gets a ring. He shouldn't be subjected to this bullshit. Panthers are clearly dead-set on being a bottom feeder for at least the next 2 seasons. 

[steven8989]

1 minute ago, rico6 said:

Hopefully Cam goes to a contender and gets a ring. He shouldn't be subjected to this bullshit. Panthers are clearly dead-set on being a bottom feeder for at least the next 2 seasons. 

Hasn't that been going on with Rivera? Can't get no worse really damn.

[JARROD]

If I was Cam I would blow kisses to Dallas.

Dallas can part ways with dipshit and get cam for less, Super Bowl.

[OriginalPantherDan]

They’re all wrong. Cam isnt going anywhere. ATL-ien told us so a couple weeks ago. 

[Shocker]

The huge disconnect between Cam and the new regime is obvious.  He wont be back playing here and the way Tepper is handling all of this screams ego manic.  Not good.