Cam gets high praise from Shanahan

[CarolinaPanthersFan#1]

Check out what past Super Bowl winning Redskins head coach Mike Shanaha said about Cam. Shanahan coached one of the very best QBs of all time earlier in his career .... John Elway. I don't think Shanahan gives out much praise to opposing QBs unless they earn it.

"Cam Newton once again confirms he's no ordinary rookie"

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-10-23/cam-newton-once-again-confirms-hes-no-ordinary-rookie

Here's what he said ...

"I’ve got to take my hat off to Cam Newton," Shanahan, a two-time Super Bowl-winning coach, said. "He made some plays that most quarterbacks don’t make.

He did a great job with his feet, I thought he hung in the pocket and he made some throws that you don’t see very many pros make, especially young players. I take my hat off to him. That’s one of the better days I’ve seen from ANY rookie quarterback."

You know that Shanny just drools about the possibilities if Cam played for the Redskins. He's probably jealous of Coach Rivera. Rivera might be with the Panthers for a long time like Belichick has been with the Patriots (because of Brady mainly).

I bet if Cam hears about coaches like Shanny giving him high praise it would give him a confidence boost and inspire him work even harder at his craft. Cam could be a Hall of Famer like John Elway someday if he does.

[janderson20vt]

"As far as me being re-energized, just a spade calling a spade," Smith said. "I’ve been sitting on the shelf for about two years, just collecting that dust. Get the cobwebs off, throw on a little WD-40 and let me go to work."

Steve Smith and his lulsy quotes.

[Dex]

What Shanahan really ment.... "*** **** son of a ***** made my top ranked defense look like a christian flag football league. My hat gets taken off to go right up his god fearing, record breaking ***.

[CarolinaPanthersFan#1]

"As far as me being re-energized, just a spade calling a spade," Smith said. "I’ve been sitting on the shelf for about two years, just collecting that dust. Get the cobwebs off, throw on a little WD-40 and let me go to work."

Steve Smith and his lulsy quotes.

That's Steve Smith for you. He's getting to that age where he's worried about being on the down slope and all that.

All he needed was at least an above average QB throwing to him and all that talent is going to come out. He's still got "it". Other teams would love to have him on their team.

I'd be excited if I was Steve Smith. The next few years may be the most fun he's had in his whole football life. Let's hope so. I liked seeing Cam and Steve Smith smiling after the game this week. Cam's been bummed a little this month until today.

I want to see them smiling all the time this year ... maybe even in January in the playoffs if we get REALLY good both offensively AND defensively.

It's a damn shame that we lost Beason and Thomas Davis. I hope the other guys can step up in their place. Defense is the big worry on the Panthers team now. What a difference a year makes after last year's "subpar" offense.

[Chaos]

I didn't think Shanahan wore a hat today.

[Gazi]

Last year's mock drafts had Redskins picking Cam :lol:

what a bunch of experts.

[Awesomeness!!]

I LMFAOed at Smitty saying he has been sitting for the last 2 years collecting dust..

[monstercat]

I didn't think Shanahan wore a hat today.

No, but he will be wearing Cam Newton PJ's tonight.:cool:

[Kevin Greene]

Classy of Shanny to give props.

Rivera might be with the Panthers for a long time like Belichick has been with the Patriots (because of Brady mainly).

I gotta ask though, Belichicks success is due mainly to Brady?

[RevJ]

Cam may throw like Elway, run like Elway, and win like Elway - but when he smiles, he will never look like Elway - or Mr. Ed - (separated from Elway at birth)

[CarolinaPanthersFan#1]

Classy of Shanny to give props.

I gotta ask though, Belichicks success is due mainly to Brady?

Well you gotta admit that when you have a consistently elite QB it sure does help the team win a lot of games and that gives the coaches a little job security. Coaches aren't wild about moving every few years you know.

Scott Pioli, the guy that drafted Tom Brady in the 6th round probably deserves most of the credit for drafting him ... probably the best "value pick" for a QB of all time. Pioli also hit the lottery by trading with the Dolphins to get Wes Welker. The Dolphins have made all sorts of dumb moves in the last 10-15 years with players.

Belichick is the #2 reason for the success of the Patriots over the years. He's a really good defensive coach. He also just manages the team really well. He knows his stuff and he makes SURE that the players do as well. He gets the most out of all of his players ... not just the starters.

[The Huddler]

Cam may throw like Elway, run like Elway, and win like Elway - but when he smiles, he will never look like Elway - or Mr. Ed - (separated from Elway at birth)

huh? He had a twin brother?! Lol

[teeray]

I gotta ask though, Belichicks success is due mainly to Brady?

I don't know. He wasn't the football genius he is considered now in Cleveland.

[mav1234]

Pioli acquiring Welker wasn't the lottery... they faced him a few times and knew how good he was, but they thought he wasn't being utilized well in Miami. Belichick knows how to get the most of out his guys, and while Brady has helped him, he has proven he can win some games without him.

Cam was amazing today, and he still has room for improvement! Very exciting to watch him develop!