Cam "perfect" in combine interview

[MattB]

A high-ranking NFL source countered what NFLDraftScout.com and others had reported earlier in the week that Auburn QB Cam Newton "struggled" in team interviews conducted at the Combine.

"I think that is an example of a team trying to knock the kid down," the source said. "I can tell you right now, he was very likable with us. He answered every question we had about his off-field stuff and did a great job on the white board."

I pointed out that Newton could do well in his team's interview and then struggle in another (or several), but the source referred to specific questions asked and that the offensive coaches in the meeting later characterized Newton's answers as "perfect."

"He knew where to go with the football against different schemes, where his hot read was..." the source explained. "[Newton] did it quickly and with confidence. I wasn't in the other teams' meetings, so I don't know what they asked or how he answered, obviously. I can't imagine that kid 'struggling,' though, in that kind of setting."

The conflicting stories provide a perfect example of the smokescreens that take place in the months leading up to the draft...

http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/13682485

Interesting...

[Panthro]

Great job on the damage control Hurney! Keep his value up

[Millions]

Not surprised at all I expect JR to feel the same way after Cam's trip to QC...

[mav1234]

the only possible smokescreen is other teams knocking his value down!111!!!!

maybe he really did just learn from earlier interviews and improve on later ones? never know.

[Cyberjag]

Nothing but good for Carolina.

[ElkinPanthersFan]

It's not hard to know the Hot reads for Panther plays. Jimmy Clausen knows them better than the routes.

[MHS831]

I hope every word is true. Who wrote this? I looked for a name and could not find one.

[Mr. Scot]

Great job on the damage control Hurney! Keep his value up

My first thought also.

[mav1234]

I hope every word is true. Who wrote this? I looked for a name and could not find one.

Rob Rang.

[ElkinPanthersFan]

Rob Rang.

You rang sir?

[Mvp2014]

Great job on the damage control Hurney! Keep his value up

haha

[Panthro]

My first thought also.

I also thought it might be someone in Buffalo or Washingon badmouthing him

[TheRealDeal]

I believe this report way more than the other one. This one sounds much more credible. Umm Hmmm.

[DaCityKats]

It's not hard to know the Hot reads for Panther plays. Jimmy Clausen knows them better than the routes.

Huh he did? Jimmy would throw to the check down not his hot read