Cam Newton says being "erased" by panthers has hurt his feelings..

[strato]

2 minutes ago, Champagnepapi704 said:

In the spotlight stealer sense, is how I took it..

[Martin]

11 minutes ago, panthers55 said:

I didn't read all 5 pages of responses but what I read is that Cam is still a free agent because he didn't sign his retirement papers. So taking him to Germany would be tampering. Retire and then see what happens. You can't go into the panther hall of fame if you are still eligible to play.

This seems really straightforward. But let’s not have facts get in the way of some good speculation.

[Candler Cat]

29 minutes ago, panthers55 said:

I didn't read all 5 pages of responses but what I read is that Cam is still a free agent because he didn't sign his retirement papers. So taking him to Germany would be tampering. Retire and then see what happens. You can't go into the panther hall of fame if you are still eligible to play.

And he likely knows this

He's driving clicks to his channel 

[Champagnepapi704]

59 minutes ago, panthers55 said:

I didn't read all 5 pages of responses but what I read is that Cam is still a free agent because he didn't sign his retirement papers. So taking him to Germany would be tampering. Retire and then see what happens. You can't go into the panther hall of fame if you are still eligible to play.

Yeah I'm not so sure that constitutes tampering based off the definition.

[uncfan888]

1 hour ago, RJK said:

He’s still a major distraction. I totally get not having him around tbh 

He's also the best and most dynamic qb we've ever had. He should be allowed to be around if he wants to be 

[frankw]

1 hour ago, panthers55 said:

I didn't read all 5 pages of responses but what I read is that Cam is still a free agent because he didn't sign his retirement papers. So taking him to Germany would be tampering. Retire and then see what happens. You can't go into the panther hall of fame if you are still eligible to play.

What specifically is there to tamper with if he is not under contract with any team and hasn't played in now three years? And the last team he was under contract with was us.

All of this is silly. Either the team wants him around or they don't. The onus shouldn't just be on him.  Particularly considering he is not the one who turned his back.

Ultimately it reads like the powers that be don't want to be publicly reminded of how hilariously awful they have been at piecing together any remote semblance of success since they released him. The Panthers front office don't pay anyone's bills here. We can acknowledge what's what.

[bigdog_10_2002]

It’s an absolute travesty he’s not portrayed everywhere in that building. When the common NFL fan is asked to name the best panther ever, they’re gonna name one of four guys. 
 

peppers

smith

Luke

cam

Those four guys are the legacy of the panthers history and have their fingerprints all over any semblance of relevance the region has ever had in the nfl world. 

[Dave Gettleman's Shorts]

Cam's been on record multiple times publically showing displeasure with many of the moves and decision made in the Tepper era starting with Matt Rhule.

We all knew Cam's second stint was a PR stunt during a lost season to help drive some fan excitement. But Cam has stated that he was set up for failure by Tepper/Rhule when he was starting just a week after resigning w/o knowing any of the playbook. Then Joe Brady was fired midseason just as they were game planning over the bye week. Plus Sam Darnold's beef/jealousy when Cam was resigned. Cam has also stated how Tepper/front office/and coaching staff has failed regarding the development of Bryce Young.

Cam has also directly said he wanted to be Panther's president in order to help with marketing and driving fan's interest which Tepper has likely ignored. 

We all know that Tepper is the petty type specifically buying his former boss's house and demolishing it afterwards, having beef with reporters, throwing drinks at fans, etc.

[t96]

Can has his faults but he’s done so much more for this franchise than Tepper could ever even dream of doing at the current rate. Cam would surely be a better owner too

[Ricky Spanish]

 

2 hours ago, Champagnepapi704 said:

Yeah I'm not so sure that constitutes tampering based off the definition.

https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/news/cam-newton-feelings-hurt-panthers-excluding-him-legends-germany?utm_source=reddit.com

 

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The Panthers have stated that they "don't know if Cam is retired yet" which is why they don't have any pictures of him and did not invite him to Germany. Newton has not officially filed his retirement paperwork, and there may be some validity to their excuse.

The NFL is and has been cracking down on tampering. With Newton technically still an active free agent, albeit one who is almost certainly not playing ever again, the Panthers might be subject to fines or penalties if they get involved with him. They would be technically advertising a free agent within their stadium.

The trip to Germany may also fall under that category, though it's probably a little easier to get away with since Newton could've just been in Germany in theory. It's also worth noting that this is an extremely unique situation and we could not find a clear answer on if NFL teams can honor active players not on their team. Newton was a rare player, and he's in a very rare situation right now.

Logically, to me at least, it really seems like because cam isn't officially retired the team is erring on the side of caution and staying away.

Can you image the shitstorm it would be if the league decided flying Cam out to Germany constituted tampering and we were docked a draft pick for it?

[GoobyPls]

All those guys that have been mentioned have been retired, Cam hasn’t. Plus all those former players are really involved with the team and all seem to live in Charlotte.

[MechaZain]

6 hours ago, Ricky Spanish said:

Logically, to me at least, it really seems like because cam isn't officially retired the team is erring on the side of caution and staying away.

The retirement thing is just a convenient excuse from Tepper. I'm sure if the team was trying to bring him on officially he would do it in a heartbeat and the league wouldn't bat an eye at it. He's not getting any other calls and we know there's a direct line of communication.

You telling me no other team has put up a photo of an active player who left? I have a hard time believing the league would flag a MVP display, literal team history, as tampering. Moving on from JR is clearly bull too when we're parading Luke and Smitty around. It's Cam.

Tepper knows that if Cam is brought on in any capacity, as long as he looks athletic to the average fan there's going to pressure to put him in when we're struggling at QB. They've decided he's not worth that but I think is a huge mistake. The organization stands to lose more burning this bridge than he does.

[d-dave]

If Cam is done, he just needs to retire.  Even on that episode of the podcast, he said he would never play again, but he's not going to "retire."  OK.  

I think it's stupid.  Cam Newton is the best player in Panthers history.  He made us relevant.  He was polarizing, but you can't deny that Cam changed the course for the Panthers.  He needs to have a sit down with Tepper, clear the air, and Cam needs to sign his retirement.  Then the Panthers make it one for the ages and make it a city wide celebration of everything Cam has done on and off the field.

[ImfromClayton]

Cam doesn't do things by accident. He was telling us this for a reason. 

 

I think he wants to come back. Somebody on mint street doesn't like him. Not sure whose feelings he hurt. Likely the bald man with the fake brass testicles and the enormous ego.