Newton tells Sanders that critics inspire him to succeed

[PackPanther]

And every year there are players that use that to succeed. Steve Smith is a prime example. Would he have been as good if people wouldn't have criticized him for being too short and claiming that he will never be more than a punt returner? I doubt it.

Lets be honest, I think Steve would have done that no matter what. Even Payton Manning gets criticized he just doesnt use that as motivation. all I am saying is I think Smith's motivation comes from inside of him and it would be the same no matter what.

[monstercat]

I'm pretty sure it gets hot and humid Alabama too, so that shouldn't be a big problem for Cam.

[TheRealDeal]

that is a silly conclusion, but whatever.

He said he likes athletes that play with a chip on their shoulder. Then mentioned athletes that have been bad teammates and selfish human beings and one exception.

Then ended his statement saying at least he'd be exciting.

Seems he should be more worried about winning than excitement and asshole players, but hey, it's his fight not mine.

[Brandon]

Eh, in the 108 degree sun in wofford this July, he won't be using any of those criticisms as inspiration.

You obviously haven't been to Alabama during the summer. ;)

[Ruff]

I read somewhere i think nfl.com that they have possible been discussing contract outlines

According to Sal Pal of ESPN, GMs are telling him no contracts are being discussed.

[Peppers90 NC]

lol, I agree.

Wait until you're in the humidity of Spartanburg in July, then talk about inspiration...

At least he'll get to go to Krispy Kreme and The Beacon.

Yea all that criticism as inspiration sounds nice, but being a QB is more than just using a little extra "umph" like say smitty uses. The nature of the position requires being even keel, you gotta be patient and make good decisions and throws, how being motivated by criticism helps that is beyond me.

[Peppers90 NC]

I'm pretty sure it gets hot and humid Alabama too, so that shouldn't be a big problem for Cam.

That's not the point, the point is eventually he has to concentrate on playing football, not what people have said about him.

[monstercat]

Lets be honest, I think Steve would have done that no matter what. Even Payton Manning gets criticized he just doesnt use that as motivation. all I am saying is I think Smith's motivation comes from inside of him and it would be the same no matter what.

What you're really saying is that you believe Cam is a liar who is not motivated to do anything but get paid. Don't beat around the bush...just say it and be done with it.

[monstercat]

That's not the point, the point is eventually he has to concentrate on playing football, not what people have said about him.

Really? You expect him to play football? I thought we were drafting him just for the hell of it.

[panthers55]

To me that shows he isn't the guy. The true greats are motivated without any extra help. This kid needs to prove people wrong to get motivated? Pass on him

Tell that to Steve Smith

[Actionman0z]

Pretty sure thats what Clausen wore #2... maybe because we finished last in the division he'll ask JK to give up #4 this year.

[PackPanther]

What you're really saying is that you believe Cam is a liar who is not motivated to do anything but get paid. Don't beat around the bush...just say it and be done with it.

no I am saying that it is BS that you hear every year from people saying that they have a chip on their shoulder and that they are a gun etc etc. We hear the same thing every year from a guy that was "disrespected". Clausen said he had a chip on his shoulder when he fell to 48. Does that mean I think Clausen is a liar? No. I just dont think that has anything to do with whether you have IT or not.

[Peppers90 NC]

What you're really saying is that you believe Cam is a liar who is not motivated to do anything but get paid. Don't beat around the bush...just say it and be done with it.

Sensitive much lol? Hilarious you get that outta that

[Brandon]

Really? You expect him to play football? I thought we were drafting him just for the hell of it.

I guess that means he won't be playing on our kickball team. :(