Cam still a Falcon fan

[SZ James (banned)]

Now compare this thread to the Kap thread

[TheRed]

That's all fine and good. but that still doesn't negate anything that I said. 

 

I have never ever said that Cam doesn't give his all. Ever! My point was not about Cam's effort, it was about having tact when asked potentially provocative questions. On some level, having tact, and getting the big picture---particularly as a public figure or representative of group speaks to prudence and wisdom (and, some might argue, maturity).  

 

I am a Cam supporter, and always have been, but I'm still gonna call it like I see it (when and/or if the notion strikes me).

 

The guy literally gets criticized about everything, even the most minuscule of subjects or details. It appears no matter what he says or does on or off the field, it will simply never be correct in a lot of individuals eyes.

[KJ89]

The guy literally gets criticized about everything, even the most minuscule of subjects or details. It appears no matter what he says or does on or off the field, it will simply never be correct in a lot of individuals eyes.

Which is why he COULD have kept quiet.

But since be didn't, whatever. Kudos for honesty and all that. Not like he wouldn't be getting criticized about something else anyway.

This thread needs to die.

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

I used to hate UNC simply because everyone else around here loved them so much on a stupid bandwagon/fairweather status, while I was the lone UConn fan.

 

The day I went to my first UNC sporting event, I was a diehard and have been since.

 

Granted, if we were to play UConn, I'm not sure I'd be able to go and actively cheer for either team in any sport. So I feel Cam. Panthers should still be his favorite team, but he should be able to like the other as well.

 

[Sloth]

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/2008-08-19-3594864104_x.htm?csp=34

[Jangler]

It Aaron Rodgers being a fan of the 9ers or kaep being a Green Bay fan. Doesn't matter all to much

You posted this horrible sentence twice.

[KJ89]

You posted this horrible sentence twice.

You call that a sentence?

[top dawg]

The guy literally gets criticized about everything, even the most minuscule of subjects or details. It appears no matter what he says or does on or off the field, it will simply never be correct in a lot of individuals eyes.

 

I agree, but that's why I believe he'd be better served by showing a little wisdom.  Right or wrong, Cam is a public figure, and a young man who the media has not necessarily been fair or kind to for whatever the reasons...Anyway, he has to know his situation and realize that scrutiny of him just comes with the territory of being Cam Newton.  I am not saying that he has to kowtow to media and public expectations for him, he just has to understand the dynamics and act accordingly if he wants to lessen the bullshit.

 

That's what I would tell my own son. 

[Kakarot]

Not a big deal, since he's from Atlanta. I would expect him to be a Falcons fan, just like Julius Peppers has stated he's still a Panthers fan.  

 

Lol, I bet Cam has a Falcon fitted hat somewhere in his stash of hats.

[TheRed]

I agree, but that's why I believe he'd be better served by showing a little wisdom.  Right or wrong, Cam is a public figure, and a young man who the media has not necessarily been fair or kind to for whatever the reasons...Anyway, he has to know his situation and realize that scrutiny of him just comes with the territory of being Cam Newton.  I am not saying that he has to kowtow to media and public expectations for him, he just has to understand the dynamics and act accordingly if he wants to lessen the bullshit.

 

That's what I would tell my own son. 

 

So what do you want him to do, lie? I would much rather him just be himself and honest. Which he was.

 

I don't really understand why you are blowing his response out of proportion. You're beginning to sound like the people who were twisting his words around when he answered a question about becoming a captain.

[TANTRIC-NINJA]

As long as he does not wear a dolphin cap Im good!!

[Guest]

Let's trade Cam for Marr Ryan. Cam is a Falcons fan, and Ryan has a signed Panthers jersey. Do the deal Gettleman...

Joke aside, I don't care who he supports as long as he does his best for this team, stays loyal to it, and helps us win the super bowl. I'm sure plenty of players here and elsewhere support other teams than the one they play for.

[nationofdomination]

whats the big deal? as long as he is ready to play when the whistle blows, who cares. i doubt there are many players that dont pull for their hometown team. it would seem that cam saying he still has a soft spot for the team he grew up watching, would be way down the list of things for panther fans to be worried about. i wish everybody would just leave cam alone, and judge him for his on field performance, instead of perceived  disloyalty for being a falcon fan since he was a kid.

[Mr. Scot]

I agree, but that's why I believe he'd be better served by showing a little wisdom. Right or wrong, Cam is a public figure, and a young man who the media has not necessarily been fair or kind to for whatever the reasons...Anyway, he has to know his situation and realize that scrutiny of him just comes with the territory of being Cam Newton. I am not saying that he has to kowtow to media and public expectations for him, he just has to understand the dynamics and act accordingly if he wants to lessen the bullshit.

That's what I would tell my own son.

I'll grant you that sometimes Newton can be his own worst enemy.

That said, I think "unwise" is a tad strong for this story. Ill-timed perhaps - given the Kaepernick ruckus - but I don't see this as showing a lack of wisdom.