Newton versus Luck

[teeray]

Remember when Reggie Bush was the most dynamic running back prospect since Barry Sanders??

After watching Cam Newton this season I can't wait to see the "superior" Andrew Luck next season. He has an awful lot to live up to.

[teeray]

This.

But Cam Newton and all his physical abilities are once-in-a-lifetime. We've never seen a person play quarterback that has the combination of mobility, physical stature, arm strength, etc., as Newton. Now that he's shown he can adapt to the NFL game and that his learning curve is vastly shorter than any of us ever imagined, the sky is absolutely the limit with him as an NFL quarterback. And while we may eventually see someone like Newton again, it certainly won't be in next year's draft.

[Match.com]

This.

i second that....until Luck comes out and play a down in the NFL on a team like miami and have success then call him great....

[Delhommey]

Ok. I feel this argument is silly. Take Luck all you want without hurting my my feelings, but damn Clarke Judge you look like a slapdick when you list one of the Andrew's advantages is that he played in a more pro style offense.

[logic1977]

Ok. I feel this argument is silly. Take Luck all you want without hurting my my feelings, but damn Clarke Judge you look like a slapdick when you list one of the Andrew's advantages is that he played in a more pro style offense.

I had to laugh at that too. It really shows how much all of these analysts just repeat what they heard someone else say on TV.

[CarolinaPanthersFan#1]

If Cam can continue to keep the interceptions to a minimum and continue to be accurate like he has in the past 2 games, he's going to be a top 5 in the NFL QB for years to come.

The thing that makes Cam a level higher than Luck is his running ability and size. Your offensive coordinator just has more tools in the toolbox to work with when Cam is your QB.

Cam makes life really difficult for defensive coordinators. He's big, tough, and elusive in the pocket. He can juke people as well as the best running backs.

Cam has pretty good "pocket presence". He can "feel the rush" pretty good while he's looking downfield going through his progressions. He just needs to try to protect the ball better while he's doing it to avoid fumbles. If the pocket breaks down he can still do all sorts of things back there. Run for a quick 10+ yards (not taking a hit preferably), dump it to a running back or tight end, etc.

Cam can keep plays alive. Every lineman needs to look for someone to block until that whistle blows. Every running back and receiver needs to look for someone to block if they aren't running a route. Cam can play "street ball" pretty well when the pocket breaks down. We'll see if Luck can do all of these things once he gets to the big, bad NFL. It'll be a tall order for him to match Cam's skills.

[logic1977]

Wouldn't this be hilarious? Last year Cam had extra pressure on him to be as good as QB as luck would be in the NFL.

Next year those roles will be reversed, will be fun watching Luck now have to play up to the hype

[Camdemonium]

Luck is going to make everyone hold his dick.

[The Saltman]

I already make you hold mine.

[teeray]

Luck is going to make everyone hold his dick.

Going to?? The media is already have a virtual bukkake party with Andrew Luck's dick.

[CRA]

Luck is going to make everyone hold his dick.

you can't even say Luck outplayed the USC QB last week.....

no such thing as a sure things....especially a QB out of a weak conference. Granted the kid can play but there is little suggest he will ever match his hype.

[dpm0409]

I'm nowhere ready to form an opinion on Luck's pro career for good or bad. Cam proved 90% of the "experts" wrong, so obviously anything could happen. It depends on so many other things (what team drafts him, offensive scheme, supporting cast, and the list goes on and on). Only when he is actually drafted and take snaps for an NFL team can you begin the evaluation process.

With that being said, I just wish they would stop comparing him and Cam for god's sake. How stupid of a question is it to ask: "Which QB will have a better career?" or "Which QB would you rather build a franchise around?" He's in collegeeee. None of those guys have a clue. So knock it off sports media :nono: and find something more intelligent to talk about until Luck is actually playing for an NFL team.

[Marguide]

I'm nowhere ready to form an opinion on Luck's pro career for good or bad. Cam proved 90% of the "experts" wrong, so obviously anything could happen. It depends on so many other things (what team drafts him, offensive scheme, supporting cast, and the list goes on and on). Only when he is actually drafted and take snaps for an NFL team can you begin the evaluation process.

Exactly. After most of these experts were made to look like fools by Cam, you would think they would hedge their bets a bit on Luck. Instead, many seem prepared to induct Luck into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

They are doing him a huge disservice. Anything less than spectacular play will have people calling him a disappointment.

[DaveThePanther2008]

Clark Judge hates Cam Newton, hates the Carolina Panthers. It is amazing of how EVERY he says about the Panthers and or Cam is negative.