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

[OneBadCat]

1 hour ago, tukafan21 said:

No

I love Cam, was thrilled when we brought him back and will always support him.

But he was never the best at reading defenses and his style of game was the exact opposite of fundamentals, how's he going to teach any QB that isn't a replica of himself?

Well he's better at it than Josh McCown was, and that dude is our QB coach now.

Cam's mental side of the game has if anything, been underrated his entire career.

[Mr. Scot]

8 minutes ago, Jackie Lee said:

Yeah basically creating some interest for both sides who would otherwise be off the public radar

Kinda poorly planned, if that's the case.

The pro day is tomorrow. Announcing it the evening before would likely make it tricky for anybody who wasn't already planning on going to make arrangements to be there.

[OneBadCat]

Hope Cam shows out and turns some heads. 

[Jackie Lee]

1 minute ago, Mr. Scot said:

Kinda poorly planned, if that's the case.

The pro day is tomorrow. Announcing it the evening before would likely make it tricky for anybody who wasn't already planning on going to make arrangements to be there.

Good point. I'm sure he'll make a Youtube vlog about the whole day 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Good luck Cam. I think he's got more left in the tank than a lot of people believe and that's OK. Everyone wants to write him off because of the covid year he had in NE (No wrs or TEs Damiere Byrd was their #1 wr that season) and the few games he played for the Panthers in 2021 with no real practice or offseason.

Realistically no QB was going to thrive in those situations and that was and is still the issue with Cam. He hasn't had an ideal spot to show he can still play at a high level and the chances of him finding that spot are incredibly low. But there's still a chance.

[Shocker]

1 hour ago, Proudiddy said:

I just really wish there was some miraculous surgery Cam could've undergone to get his shoulder back to 100% and he could resume playing with like 5 more years of peak ability.  

He was on his way to the HOF IMO.  It is terrible how quickly his career got derailed.  

[OneBadCat]

5 minutes ago, Mr Mojo Risin said:

Good luck Cam. I think he's got more left in the tank than a lot of people believe and that's OK. Everyone wants to write him off because of the covid year he had in NE (No wrs or TEs Damiere Byrd was their #1 wr that season) and the few games he played for the Panthers in 2021 with no real practice or offseason.

Realistically no QB was going to thrive in those situations and that was and is still the issue with Cam. He hasn't had an ideal spot to show he can still play at a high level and the chances of him finding that spot are incredibly low. But there's still a chance.

Would be crazy if the Ravens trade Lamar and end up kicking the tires on Cam. 

[Captroop]

His last game in the NFL simply can't be for the Rhule Panthers. That's just sacrilegious. So for that alone I'm rooting for him. 

The other side of that is his last game was with the Rhule led Panthers. Behind that historically bad line. He just needs a Baker to the Rams stint when a QB inevitably goes down this year to prove that he's worth a 1 or 2 year hitch as a journeyman QB with some team. 

[jopie87]

Hope he looks good and lands somewhere. Clearly has unfinished business and if he sticks somewhere he can leave the game on his terms.

[Cam's New Arm]

14 minutes ago, CamToPittsForSix said:

Either Atl or Bal

they tanking?

[Call Me James]

We signed Andy Dalton who hasn't been good or won many game for nearly a decade. Hopefully he finds a team.

Edited March 21, 2023 by Call Me James

[Mike2.0]

5 hours ago, Luciu5 said:

Love Cam, but he's really sticking to the "aint 32 better than me" thing? He's probably not wrong, but look at his last 1.5 seasons. Idk, at this point just comes across salty. I'd love love love to see him get a chance somewhere and prove it, but I doubt he ever does, and I'm not entirely certain he could prove it.

If you include backups, are there 64 better quarterbacks than him? 

Based off his last few seasons his days as a starting quarterback in this league are arguably over, but as a backup he has more to offer than a lot of the backup quarterbacks in the league. 

If he’s willing to act as a backup and take that kind of deal, maybe he gets a deal somewhere around the league. However, if Cam still believes he can start and wants that opportunity and to be paid as such, then I can’t see him getting another shot. 

[MechaZain]

11 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

His arm is shot when he's playing a starting role. His arm is pretty good until it starts inevitably wearing down as he plays more games. He could absolutely thrive in a Taysom Hill role still today.

If Cam had Andy Dalton 's personality and the signing of him would be a non-story after the initial headlines (and he was willing to settle for a role that isn't entrenched starting QB) he'd be on a roster.

You make it sound like he's a locker room cancer. Truth is he's just too popular. He's an icon to younger players and everyone knows what's he capable of, so no matter how he behaves there's no flying under the radar for Cam especially on a QB needy team. We saw it happen here.

I do think when his shoulder's healthy he's better than a number of starters in the league but as you said, how many games can it realistically hold up for? I am a little surprised no one is kicking the tires when Rhule clearly misused him.

Edited March 21, 2023 by MechaZain

[Cary Kollins]

Love Cam but he’s not doing himself any favors saying stuff like that on video. Just throw the ball, do the workout, actions not words because they’re just a distraction at this point.