Rivera on Mike and Mike @7:15.

[Squirrel]

Coming up in 22 minutes.

[DC Amp]

I'll tune in...Thanks

[Majestic87]

The whole staff is confident in Cam Newton....So that puts even more trust in him from me...Like it or not...Cam Newton is a PANTHER!!!! ROAR!!!!!

[GotSwag?]

Id much rather us take a risk of Newton, rather than passing on him and us saying "what could have been" when he turns out to be an all pro.

[carolinarolls]

I hope this kid can handle the load...I am now officially optimistic...by default

[teeray]

recap anyone???

[ncmonzta]

recap anyone???

paraphrasing

MM:what point did you make up in ur mind Cam is the guy

RR: 7-8 days ago. They watched all of his passes and tape. Basically they feel comfortable bringing him in the offense . theres things they'll reduce and things they'll add to the playbook and its not all on him the team has to their part

MM:what did he show that made you sure

RR: he's driven, willing to win, rose above adversity, won TWO national championships on two different levels etc...( you know typical huggerism;) )

MM:How long before hes ready to start

RR:It depends on how quickly hes ready, Dont want him out there if team is struggling, it'll be a process

MM:what about Jimmy

RR:he was in tough situation and they want Jimmy to be a part of what they do(be a backup)

had to rewind on the dvr it wasnt that long of a talk

[nagai]

recap anyone???

He didn't say much really. It was quite short. They asked when they made the decision and Rivera said about 6 days before the draft. He also said that Cam isn't drafted as the savior, just another (big) piece of the puzzle. That's about it really.