So, about that pick...

[Delhommey]

Has someone already made the comparison between Cam Newton's ridiculously dumb "I'm taking a much needed vacation" to Ryan Leaf's "I'm going to Vegas!!!" response? Cause it's very much there.

Hurney must have gotten 4 new ulcers after hearing Newton's interview with Deion.

[Pox 08]

Yep.. Apparently NC was his vacation spot. He was here after the draft, in meetings, and yesterday, he seemed to be on vacation with Gross, Smith, Williams, etc. ;)

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

He's taking a vacation? Well until the lockouts lifted its not going to really matter. He spent like 5 hours with the coaches. Hopefully he consistently studies and works out, especially with the team. Dont read too much into it.

[CarolinaNut]

he was asked what was the first thing he was gonna do for his mom?

he said take her on a vacation...never said when...once again, someone trying to tear cam down...pathetic!

[SOJA]

yea that was kinda weird, still have faith in the guy tho

[Carl Spackler]

Pretty sure most of us if we cashed in would do the same thing

[TylerVagyler]

As long as he takes the playbook with him.

[Mother Grabber]

This has already been discussed in about 4 different threads.

[Metalli_cat]

Well until the lockouts lifted its not going to really matter.

This. Furthermore, Cam has had a crazy few days. Taking a little time with his family, before coming back to study and work out, is perfectly fine. I really don't think a family vacation is the same as a bro-down in Vegas, either.

[CatMan72]

I think there's a big difference between looking your mom in the eyes and saying "we're going to take a vacation" and looking into the camera and saying "I'm going to Vegas baby!".

When you consider the context of what Cam's family has been through over the past year, deserved or not, you can understand why the guy would want to take them on a vacation.

I really didn't think the comment was that big of a deal, the very next day in his presser he said he was going to get to work right away... and then he did.

[mountainpantherfan]

Didn't like that he said it on the stage after being picked but like I said right after the pick, this might have been something he and his family had already planned due to the lockout. Now that a window was opened so he could at least get the playbook, plans might have changed. There's also the fact that everyone, including Peyton Manning, go on vacation so give the kid a break.

[Delhommey]

I think there's a big difference between looking your mom in the eyes and saying "we're going to take a vacation" and looking into the camera and saying "I'm going to Vegas baby!".

When you consider the context of what Cam's family has been through over the past year, deserved or not, you can understand why the guy would want to take them on a vacation.

I really didn't think the comment was that big of a deal, the very next day in his presser he said he was going to get to work right away... and then he did.

Sounds like he's being coached.

I'll hold my nose and try to like the pick just like with Jimmy, but I think the result will be the same. Worse when you think about it.

[SCP]

haters gonna hate

Cam is a sharp dude. His press conference was great. If he is "being coached" like you say he is delhommey, then I see that as another positive. Why? Because he sure can take coaching well.

[monstercat]

The guy has been working out with his QB coach, at the combine, with several teams, and with Gruden pretty much since the NC game ended. If he wants to get away from it all for a week or so and take care of his parents in the process, who are we to tell him no?