Former Panthers QB Cam Newton to be throwing at Auburn's Pro Day

[CanadianCat]

9 minutes ago, MillionDollarCam said:

I have to wonder if Cam would still be in the league if his personality was more like an Andy Dalton, Teddy Bridgewater, Colt McCoy, or Joe Flacco.

With Cam you get his very vocal personality, his social media presence which includes his Twitter and Podcast ventures, and just overall someone who seems to have much more going on than just football.

I don’t see teams choosing that over a quiet, low key, mentor QB like Dalton.

In addition to changing who he is, I feel like Cam would have to be content with working as a backup and waiting for an injury or poor play by the starter. At this point in his life I don’t see him being willing to do that.

My personal opinion is that most franchises would prefer their backup QB to be out of the limelight and I don’t think that’s who Cam is.

I think there is a lot of truth to this. Teams dont want the back up to make any noise or be more popular than the starter. Cam is an exciting player. Put him behind a struggling QB and fans will call for him. 

For example if we draft a rookie QB and he started to fail it would not take long for the CAM chants in the stadium. That will almost never happen with Dalton. 

[TheCasillas]

6 minutes ago, frankw said:

You got all that from a 28 second clip?

I believe all i was describing was the 28 second clip... did it read differently?

[Mr. Scot]

1 hour ago, MechaZain said:

Think you’re jumping the gun a bit bro. It’s exciting times for us diehards but Reich isn’t Vince Lombardi. Most people are just happy to be past the Rhule era and have the top pick again.

Cam transcended football for a bit in 2015. Had white kids across the country doing the dab. We’re not quite there yet.

In 2015? Yeah.

By 2020? Not so much.

As to this season, people are already pretty excited but wait till we draft a quarterback and watch it kick into overdrive.

 

[frankw]

3 minutes ago, TheCasillas said:

I believe all i was describing was the 28 second clip... did it read differently?

I just don't think it's that serious. He's not going to be a starter again. Might as well let the man have a little fun with it. I actually feel kind of bad for him it's gotta be a tough situation. But I'm glad his brother is offering support that's what family is supposed to do.

[Brooklyn 3.0]

I will admit, I love the diehard fandom homers give toward Cam. Respect. You will die on your rock.

Meanwhile, like any diva WR in recent history who makes a scene on social media or in public, other NFL fans want to steer clear. Teams too. Cam is no different IMHO.

But yeah, you guys keep backing your boy no matter what. Props.

[MtnJax]

7 hours ago, BrianS said:

Not sure what the intent of the video was.  But in point of fact there is very little footage of Cam actually throwing the ball.  A lot more footage of some guy catching passes with no clear indication of what types of routes or depth or . . . anything.  It was more of a fan hype video than anything that will make a scout go "Oh, maybe I should go watch".

Is it a shame that he had to take the beating he took and go out at less than his best?  Sure, of course.  But all indications are that he just isn't an NFL QB any longer.

I'm afraid Cam may just be one of those guys who has real trouble letting it go.

And yes, I think there is some truth to the thought that Cam is too big a personality to be a backup QB.  Cam himself is the one who cultivated that over his career.  It's not a bad thing when you are 2015 Cam.  But in 2023 - eight years past his prime - he's going to have a very hard time being the quiet, humble mentor.

 

The “some guy” catching the passes is his little brother who is a WR in the 2023 draft. He was throwing to him at the pro day as well

[Cpt slay a ho]

Idk how cam, who just happens to be a auburn great, throwing to his brother, who played for auburn at a pro day can get spinned into something so negative lol it’s kinda interesting 

[rmoneyg35]

If he was that good then you honestly think there would be 32 teams passing on him? Let’s not forget how bad his season with the patriots was. I think he only had 2 games where he threw for over 200 yards and I think 6-8 games where he threw for less than 100 yards. He’s not good anymore.

[Mr Mojo Risin]

6 hours ago, rmoneyg35 said:

If he was that good then you honestly think there would be 32 teams passing on him? Let’s not forget how bad his season with the patriots was. I think he only had 2 games where he threw for over 200 yards and I think 6-8 games where he threw for less than 100 yards. He’s not good anymore.

Damiere Byrd and N'Keal Harry were his starting receivers with a bunch of JAGs at TE. How is Cam supposed to throw for 300 yards a game? The Patriots offense wasn't built to be a passing offense it was a run first offense because they had no weapons and a QB who only had 5 weeks to prepare for their first game. Cam put up 3300 yards and 21 TDs in that offense which is on par with what Mac Jones has been doing since he took over. And they brought in several skill position players since then. Please stop spreading your uneducated opinion around we've got enough people like you on this message board

[MechaZain]

11 hours ago, Brooklyn 3.0 said:

I will admit, I love the diehard fandom homers give toward Cam. Respect. You will die on your rock.

Meanwhile, like any diva WR in recent history who makes a scene on social media or in public, other NFL fans want to steer clear. Teams too. Cam is no different IMHO.

But yeah, you guys keep backing your boy no matter what. Props.

Making “a scene”? Because the guy post some of his workouts and believes in himself? Lol

[cookinbrak]

Y'all gonna love this

https://www.outkick.com/cam-newton-comeback-attempt-lamar-jackson/

[d-dave]

The major issue with Cam is his presence and personality.  Lots of these kids grew up playing him in Madden and idolizing him.  How do you trot out a young guy who is struggling when you have Cam there ready to roll, smiling like a million bucks, looking like your custom designed character, and his infectious energy?

i understand that Cam wants to start, but he’s not going to be a franchise guy anymore.  He could be a gadget player and backup at this point in his career.  He could probably give 5-6 starts at most a year and keep you in it.  But his shoulder is still a major concern.

I love Cam.  He is the best an we’ve ever had.  But Father Time is undefeated. 

[OneBadCat]

1 hour ago, cookinbrak said:

Y'all gonna love this

https://www.outkick.com/cam-newton-comeback-attempt-lamar-jackson/

This was written by an F-150

[cookinbrak]

45 minutes ago, OneBadCat said:

This was written by an F-150

Wow, you are a talented truck.