Cam Newton's Potential: The Greatest Athlete in American Sports

[Davidson Deac II]

The greatest athlete doesn't mean much when playing QB. The key for him will be how he handles pressure, not how fast he can run or how high he can jump. Can he accurately throw a ten yard pass with two linebackers bearing down on him?

And what he did at Auburn is now totally irrelevant.

[panthers55]

The greatest athlete doesn't mean much when playing QB. The key for him will be how he handles pressure, not how fast he can run or how high he can jump. Can he accurately throw a ten yard pass with two linebackers bearing down on him?

And what he did at Auburn is now totally irrelevant.

You're right it isn't athletic ability alone. Jordan was always a great athlete but his team didn't win championships until he figured out to make the guys around better and for everyone to play together as a team. Likewise Newton has to avoid the temptation to be like Vick in his early days, a great talent but not a team player and leader. He is doing all the right things but not he needs to demonstrate them in games.

[weymouthst]

All the hype can be put on him but I hope he ignores it for the most part and just does his thing. Cam needs to have the same confidence he did in college, and just go out there and play.

But I agree, with success Cam will turn out to be one of the best. He has all the tools, he just needs to put them together and be consistent.

[bleys]

this thread makes me feel like I should be at the beach with a cooler full of beer...

[jtm]

Peoples' expectations for Cam are like nothing I have ever seen. I wonder if it is the fact that Cam is so athletic or the fact that he is so good with the media. I haven't seen a player since Tiger Woods be as good with the media as Cam.

[weymouthst]

Peoples' expectations for Cam are like nothing I have ever seen. I wonder if it is the fact that Cam is so athletic or the fact that he is so good with the media. I haven't seen a player since Tiger Woods be as good with the media as Cam.

Cam is doing all the right things. This shows his character, and how he presents himself. He is being professional, while at the same time just being himself and portraying the "swag" that he has. The media can't say anything bad about him.

There is also the fact that he wants to prove all the haters wrong, and he is doing it by not giving them anything negative to say until he starts actually playing.

[Urrymonster]

There are better athletes already in the NFL...

[Ivan The Awesome]

There are better athletes already in the NFL...

The Cam heads will lynch you for your insolence. RUN! SAVE YOURSELF!

[TruCatzFan]

Peoples' expectations for Cam are like nothing I have ever seen. I wonder if it is the fact that Cam is so athletic or the fact that he is so good with the media. I haven't seen a player since Tiger Woods be as good with the media as Cam.

I find your comments a little interesting... I dont really think that Cam is all that good with the media to be honest. I think his smile is contagious, and that's what people love.

I think he stutters a lot, and sometimes tries too hard which makes him seem a Lil ignorant.

I love Cam, but dealing with the media isn't one of his strong points. I think he can and will Definitely improve though

[Lumps]

You are entitled to your opinion...

By the way... It SUCKS!!!

Kobe is/was great... But in about oh... Say 4 more years when Lebron has 5 you'll be eating those words. Last time I checked Lebron can play the 1 spot all the way to the 5. WAY better than Kobe! Kobe has more years in the league, that's all he has on Lebron... He'll get his rings.

As for Cam... I'm high on him... Potential to be the Jordan of football? Sure I guess

I probably have just about the same chance of fuging Jennifer Love Hewitt tonight

Fair enough to have your opinion but I do share mine with the experts. All James really has right now is a hope to have those trophies. For all we know his body could give in two years and he could slide down. Kobe has proven the stamina he is 6 years older than James. As far as stats and trophies, I think you underestimate just how far behind James is to Kobe. Kobe won his first trophy when he was 22 and LeBron is 26 right now and just figured out he needed a stacked team. James will slow down. Now if you're arguing who is better as a player I guess that is always up to someone's opinion. I not a NBA expert by any means but I think it's silly to compare James to Kobe, for now and comparing them to Jordan that's just a joke. It will be years until we see another Jordan, if we ever see one.

[4Corners]

That deserves a rimjob

fixed.

[SuperMan]

You are entitled to your opinion...

By the way... It SUCKS!!!

Kobe is/was great... But in about oh... Say 4 more years when Lebron has 5 you'll be eating those words. Last time I checked Lebron can play the 1 spot all the way to the 5. WAY better than Kobe! Kobe has more years in the league, that's all he has on Lebron... He'll get his rings.

As for Cam... I'm high on him... Potential to be the Jordan of football? Sure I guess

I probably have just about the same chance of fuging Jennifer Love Hewitt tonight

Lebron is a punk even if he gets four rings he will be forever known as the man who could not get them himself he had to go join wades team.

[Matthias]

So far, so good!:D

[Mother Grabber]

Kobe is/was great... But in about oh... Say 4 more years when Lebron has 5 you'll be eating those words. Last time I checked Lebron can play the 1 spot all the way to the 5. WAY better than Kobe! Kobe has more years in the league, that's all he has on Lebron... He'll get his rings.

How exactly is Lebron going to get 5 rings in 4 years?