Cam Gains Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews' Respect

[Tiger n Miami AU83]

actually, now I wonder how Auburn didn't win by 3TD's every game last yr

That would be due to our (AU's) defense last year giving up a lot of points until the final 2-3 games. Hell, in the Arkansas game our D gave up 43 points and we STILL won by more than 3 TDs thanks to Cam going absolutely beserk and scoring almost every single drive.

One thing that did happen is the team improved, especially the defense and raised their level of play as the season progressed. I think Cam had a big impact there too. He is a very competitive leader that leads by example. I see the same thing happening with Carolina this year. The team knows Cam will give them a chance to win every single week and will raise their level of play around him and the wins will come. I saw it last year w/ AU and I am certain the Panthers are on the exact same track.

[SCP]

I know one thing, we have a damn player in Charlotte. Cam is the real deal folks, no doubt about it.

[footballisasport]

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-09-18/cam-newton-earns-super-bowl-champ-aaron-rodgers-respect

And this is from his peers... Both possibly the best at their position. Everyone digging for negativity, keep stammering over your words - this is the truth.

Loving it.

But...But...Cam made mistakes that cost the game...Even thou that really isn't what cost the game...

I really wonder what those who are searching every week to find something to criticize Cam over because he wasn't they choosen QB would be saying if he was???

BTW, how does Cam rack up against other first draft QB in their second week of real NFL work?

[footballisasport]

I'm glad you were there for the first hand accounts between Cam and Clay. TBH, I was hoping someone would cut block the sh*t out of Clay during the game b/c I could tell he was talking non-stop sh*t to Cam.

I'm sure you picked up the exchange when Clay chased him out of bounds in the 4th for no gain... You could see Cam was smiling and thought it was gonna be a friendly exchange after the play and then Clay looked back at him, said something, and then Cam stopped smiling, turned away from him and went back to the huddle... Meanwhile, Clay kept talking.

I also didn't appreciate the celebration after Clay wrapped him up from behind on the scramble on 4th down where he pointed at him on the ground.

I was really hoping someone would f*ck Clay up, and I've actually liked him from afar until today.

Regardless, I expect guys to be competitive and talk smack, but he seemed like it was personal during the game... So, I was surprised to see him say anything good about him.

Clay is a talker...Even Aaron Rodgers get on his case about that...

It's quite surprising to see him so talkative because he really doesn't come across that way. But I caught a GBP game last season on NFLN where they mike some of the players and Clay was one of them...Let me say, he simply wouldn't shut up...Even while he was on the sidelines...Too funny.

[footballisasport]

the Panthers are going to become the most hated or loved team in the NFL based on Cam. Especially if ESPN keeps talking up Cam from here on out.

Move over Denver and The Golden Calf of Bristol...U have company.....It sad how certain athletes gets used just so some of these sports folks can continue to work.

[Proudiddy]

Clay is a talker...Even Aaron Rodgers get on his case about that...

It's quite surprising to see him so talkative because he really doesn't come across that way. But I caught a GBP game last season on NFLN where they mike some of the players and Clay was one of them...Let me say, he simply wouldn't shut up...Even while he was on the sidelines...Too funny.

Yeah, I think he's a lot like Smitty is for us...

I still love his game, I just didn't think he had to do that the whole game, but Smitty does it too so...

[Razzy]

In the first two games, the man has quickly placed himself in the "2nd-tier" of NFL QB's. The fact that he can only go up makes him... scary.

[Crayfish McCorduroy]

We're 0-2. I realize that. But seriously, the talent on this team through the roof.

Cam threw 3 really bad passes today, but that's what a rookie does, right?

That said, Cam is everything people hoped Mike Vick would be. We have the QB to take us to the next level. Remember 2003? It's gonna get a lot better than that.

High five, bitches.

[jopie87]

I cant wait to see how good he can be. It is going to be a fun ride.

[pantherfan95to12]

Ron Rivera said it best "we are like little brother taking hits, but eventually little brother is going to hit back" 2 weeks in no worries. what were we predicting a superbowl this year. We have the players to do it. Once we put it all together little brother is going to kick some serious poo!!!

[Munch4455]

What I am looking forward to is when we actually get the run game working? Cam clearly has shown that he can get it done when the other team expects him to pass. What happens when they have to worry about our backs gouging them for 5-6 per run. Stack 8 in the box and hope cam doesnt pick you apart? Or let the run game move the chains?

Also makes playaction much more viable playcall if the LB's have to worry bout the run, even easier ways to find TE's in that situation.

[DeeJay]

It's going to be a fun ride with the carolina panthers and cam newton this year i'm on the ride!

[mwright350]

It's going to be a fun ride with the carolina panthers and cam newton this year i'm on the ride!

It will definitely, at the very least, be entertaining.

[JawnyBlaze]

Trash talk is a part of the game. I'm sure our guys are giving it as well. Steve Smith is probably the best example... guy never seems to shut up.

If I didn't love Smitty because he is on my team, I'd fuging hate him. I'd respect his passion and effort, but I'd hate him.