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ItsNotGonnaBeAlright

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The "Cam needs to not get an ego about the Arizona game" article. This is the first I've seen, but I'm betting it's already shown up elsewhere. This is Jason Whitlock's take on Cam's debut. I guess, since it's Whitlock, it's supposed to be funny.

10. Cam Newton’s record-setting debut is more curse than blessing.

That is not haterade. It is fact served up as a warning to the unwitting enablers rushing in to anoint Newton as the next Joe Montana.

Let’s not crown his ass. Let’s not stunt his growth, undermine his resolve to prove his critics wrong, drown him in a bubble of victimhood. Let’s not convince Killer Cam that he’s already arrived.

He hasn’t. It was just one game against the Arizona Cardinals. Yes, I watched it. As a Newton skeptic, I was blown away. His footwork, touch, poise, throwing motion and confidence all exceeded my wildest expectations. The kid can play on Sundays. In one afternoon, he made the comparisons to The Golden Calf of Bristol seem absolutely asinine.

However, despite logging the greatest QB debut in NFL history, Newton did not stamp himself as a surefire NFL success story. In a 16-game marathon, Newton simply proved he belongs in the race. Having demonstrated the necessary tools to complete and win it, what stands between Newton and the finish line now is mental toughness, discipline and focus.

Can he ignore the voices in his head, the chorus of sycophants ready to tell him any criticism moving forward is jealousy and/or racism?

His 422-yard debut makes the next 15 games more difficult. He’s elevated expectations while simultaneously inspiring his supporters to ratchet up their desire to anoint and defend him.

There was absolutely no pressure on Cam Newton on Sunday. No one cared about the Panthers-Cardinals game. His performance in the preseason was so mundane and typical that, had Newton thrown for 175 yards, a TD and two INTs on Sunday, his debut would’ve been considered successful.

Now, however, Green Bay-Carolina is nearly as big as Michael Vick’s return to Atlanta and the Chargers’ trip to New England.

Trust me, the record-setting opening act was more curse than blessing.

Newton would be best served developing outside the spotlight, below the radar. Each week doesn’t need to be a referendum on his NFL future, a heated debate between his critics and supporters.

Again, he’s not The Golden Calf of Bristol, a tight end with an awkward and slow throwing motion, a religious symbol with a flock of followers from his college days.

To my surprise, Newton has a chance to be the real deal if he can avoid getting caught up in the hype.

I admit, I'm laughing.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-truths-carolina-panthers-cam-newton-needs-to-ignore-hype-after-amazing-debut-091211

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