Jerry Rice: Accuracy, not race, the issue with Cam Newton

[Carolina Husker]

For me the knock on Cam isn't his accuracy. I don't think you can learn a whole lot watching a guy throw 14 passes to receivers he's never played with.

I'd agree more with Jerry if he said he was concerned about the transition to much more complex, under center offensive schemes.

[Dpantherman]

I think its foolish to not think race is a factor, because that still exists and will never go away. HOWEVER....its important to look it at a case by case basis. Everyone that doesn't like Cam has their own reason, and doesn't automatically mean they don't want a black quarterback. There is still a stigma associated with the "black running QB" and the "running QB" / "athletic QB" in general, that isn't changing.

but what does my opinion matter, this thread will head toward 20 pages of worthless drivel anyway.

[Millions]

As they pointed out in the combine though, he was late getting out from under center which threw off the rhythm of his drop back, plant, and throw... Because his feet were off, he tried to compensate with his arm and the throws were off. With coaching, this should be easily fixable - his delivery itself isn't an issue, and game film shows he's really accurate throwing it deep for the most part - which is what we need.

I don't think the workouts were determinant of his ability to become a great pro. He shows up on gamedays.

:yesnod:

[TylerVagyler]

You mean his game isn't perfect right now??

Taking Newton is a risk. We should all know that. It'll take patience and hard work from him which I believe he is willing to do.

[4Corners]

Finally the voice of reason.

[Bj-Monster23]

I also like gabbert but i think newton will fit in with our offense better then Gabbert. Just my opinion.

[eViL jEsTeR]

Jerry Rice > Warren Moon

[Panthro]

Jerry Rice > Warren Moon

At QBing?

[King Taharqa]

Cam's accuracy is why Huddlers called him a "thug" and told us he should divorce himself from his dad and his family. Fix his accuracy and everyone who trashed him the past 3 months would've wanted him. LOL.

[eViL jEsTeR]

At QBing?

No, at dancing with the stars.

(and seeing Newton for what he really is.)

[Ruff]

I'll take the word of a guy like Warren Moon who's actually played QB in the NFL and lived thru the experience vs. a guy like Jerry Rice who never played with one in the NFL. Respect his opinion, but he's in a dream world if he doesnt think the identity of a QB doesnt play into his perception. The QB position is basically the tool the NFL uses to market the game to certain fans. Change that dynamic, and the NFL is basically the NBA.

This is absurdity. Warren Moon was a good QB, sure. Jerry Rice played with one of the greatest QBs that has ever stepped on the football field. What, you don't think that he knows a little something about QBs, about winning, and about how things should be done?

Get over yourself.

[TarPanther9180]

I would think a HOF WR who has played with multiple HOF QB's would have more insight on what an accurate QB is like than one HOF QB.

[Millions]

Cam's accuracy is why Huddlers called him a "thug" and told us he should divorce himself from his dad and his family. Fix his accuracy and everyone who trashed him the past 3 months would've wanted him. LOL.

Or how they don't wanna have to wake up in the morning and be worried if he's going to be arrested for fighting at a strip club :nonod:

[countryboi]

you know what i HATE!.....when people troll out a black face that supports their argument like that all of a sudden makes it right or he speaks for all black people. I love jerry rice he is the best WR ever but this is bullshit, race is always a factor. next up Michael Steele: says cam newton is a socialist