Cam feels safer running than in the pocket

[Delhommey]

Cam Newton: "I feel safer driving than flying."

The Huddle: WHAT DOEZ THAT SAY ABOUT AMERICAN PILOTS?!!1!!

[rainwater]

Every QB gets blindsided no matter who is on their o-line. I saw Brady get destroyed last week. This was not a swipe at the o-line. Just the truth. But the fact is Cam is very patient and doesn't run every chance he gets. He has shown true maturity in the pocket this year and will only get better.

[Disinfranchised]

control of what problem?

blindside hits just aren't as likely while running....and he is one of the few dual threat QBs. He is just stating the obvious.

Fear.

"Cam feels safer running than in the pocket"

[Delhommey]

Yep. That's what I see when I see Cam in the pocket. Unabashed raw terror.

Troll.

[unicar15]

Imagine standing still and having a 300lb guy crush you from your blindside and you have no idea it was going to happen. Or would you rather have some momentum and be able to run away and get down before the hit? I think most QBs that have any athleticism at all would rather run a few yards and slide rather than stand still and risk getting killed.

[ncmonzta]

The last few games the line has been getting him killed. He's no where near as comfortable as he was at the beginning of the season.

[Matthias]

For all you naysayers who don't think we should draft Kalil, listen to what your QB says about this line.

[KBlizz]

Matt Kalil FTW

[Disinfranchised]

Yep. That's what I see when I see Cam in the pocket. Unabashed raw terror.

Troll.

Are you signing that remark, troll? Or calling me a troll because you dissagree? Stuff it. I have a right to an opinion. I have a right to express that opinion. It differs from yours so you say "troll". That is all you can say? I will call you a troll. I know you are but what am I.

I truely hope Newton develops into a decient QB. He just aint there yet. I can understand his fear of NFL.

[King Taharqa]

Longtriad is not a Panther fan. All of his posts are about a QB he doesnt like, not a single Panther/team related post. Another dork whos beating himself up over Cams historic season. The fragile hearted see Cam as a threat, as they should.

[panthers55]

Imagine standing still and having a 300lb guy crush you from your blindside and you have no idea it was going to happen. Or would you rather have some momentum and be able to run away and get down before the hit? I think most QBs that have any athleticism at all would rather run a few yards and slide rather than stand still and risk getting killed.

Like you said, standing in the pocket gets you hit by a 280- 330 lb linemen versus running and dealing with a guy with who you are as big or bigger. Get hit from behind or see who is coming at you and avoiding direct contact. CRA was right as well, blind side hits which you aren't prepared for are more dangerous than the hits you can anticipate and avoid. He is just confirming what I have been saying for months. Now you hear it from the horse's mouth.

[CarolinaNCSU]

Yeah maybe a tad early to say, but we have to keep Cam happy and healthy. While I don't think the comments were directed at the o-line, we need to draft someone to protect him. Blackmon or Alshon won't be catching any balls if Cam doesn't have the time to find them.

[d-run]

For all you naysayers who don't think we should draft Kalil, listen to what your QB says about this line.

Not saying I know more than the experts, but the few times I have watched Kalil I haven't been impressed. I don't want to take a guy just because of his name. Seems like all the draft guys like him though.

[Kevin Greene]

Cam's explanation seemed perfectly logical to me. All QBs take hits in the pocket, there are guys that get paid 7 figures to make sure that happens.

Out of the pocket half the time Cam leaves would be tacklers looking for thier jock straps.