Cam Newton on Sports Center.

[ladypanther]

Great interview on Cam's part. Impressive.

[cookinbrak]

Dear Lord. Did y'all think that during the first week of practice, ESPN was gonna come in and start handing out trophies? Guess what, kids? They sent a reporter to every teams camp. They are also going to report things.

If stupid were money, some of y'all would be solid gold.

[lightsout]

At first, I wanted Cam to get the #2, only because I am a bit superstitious with trends in sports. You break a trend and bad things happen. Hence why guys have their pregame routines and whatnot that they NEVER break. And being an athlete from a young age, I totally get it. So, for that reason, I wanted Cam to keep the number he had been very successful with.

However, after really looking at it, I didn't want Jimmy to give up his number. There are a few reasons:

1) Submission is not good for competition. If Jimmy gives up his number to Cam, it is seen as an act of submission, which could turn into submitting the job to Cam easily; therefore, Cam doesn't get pushed to get better (not that I think he needs it, but we all know the mantra; competition breeds success).

2) It is Jimmy's number. He wanted that number for a reason, and it is a good reason.

3) I want Cam to understand that he has to earn everything in this league. Pay, play-time, success, and yes, even the number on the jersey with a Panthers logo on the sleeves.

[carolinarolls]

No, it makes him look like a good teammate. He could have been a really good guy about it. He didn't need to hang onto the number that meant NOTHING to him. It was a dick move, and he'll be gone soon enough and then Cam has his pick of whatever he wants.

Clausen only wanted to hang onto the 'toy' like a spoiled child who only wants the 'toy' because another kid showed up at the party and wanted to see it for a minute. He's terrible at football--so soon the #2 will be cam's

= stupid

[Proudiddy]

I used to enjoy her reporting, but maybe she was on her rag during these reports/interviews here... What a b*tch.

She seemed cold and conniving... I mean, you can tell when ESPN wants a headline, they usually bait players in any circumstance, hoping for a headline... But, it's usually handled in a less obvious and blatant manner.

How bad was she trying to sell that "You don't want his number, but you're after his job..." And she didn't even really pose it as a question, it was more like a statement. Horrible and uncomfortable interview by Nichols. Cam handled it nicely, but it was just her "attacking" style that grabbed my attention.

[brandon_87]

I love Cam, but this is a dumb post.

Cam is not entitled to a number, giving up his number to Cam would pretty much make him look like the biggest pussy ever.

* twat*:party:

[weymouthst]

Hahaha,

"Why you puttin words in my mouth, oh my god your so savvy"

Cam is the man.

[BeasonBeastingBacks]

Hahaha,

"Why you puttin words in my mouth, oh my god your so savvy"

Cam is the man.

loved that line

[sml1950]

With Baker being a middle of the pack punter, I would cut his butt.. Jimmy gets 7, Cam gets 2 and that would be the end of the number game.

[armistice]

With Baker being a middle of the pack punter, I would cut his butt.. Jimmy gets 7, Cam gets 2 and that would be the end of the number game.

That's silly, it is Jimmy's number. If Jimmy doesn't want to give it up his number then why should he? If he was to have just gave Cam his number everyone would be "laughing" at him and calling him a pussy. He and Cam tried to work out a deal, Cam didn't like it enough to pay or whatever to get the number, the number is Jimmy's.

[CLG]

i cant believe some of you really think Jimmy shud have gave up his number. Wow.. Jimmy can do no right on this forum, can he?

[weymouthst]

It is Cam's rookie year, so I can understand Jimmy not wanting to just hand it over to him. Then there is the competition aspect.

What it boils down to is Cam has to earn his number. If Cam becomes the starter for the season, there will probably be no way Jimmy holds on to #2 next year if Cam really wants it.

But who knows? Maybe #1 will stay Cam's number. New league, new team, new number.

[Vampire the buffet slayer]

Hold up, wait just a minute, are you guys telling me Cam wanted the #2? GTFO this is the first I'd heard of this tell me more.

:beatdeadhorse5:

[rico6]

mega huge number controversy?

nice reporting, nichols.

The only reason she has a job on espn is because she is barbara walters daughter in law

I lol'd