Gettleman on Cam "It's time to start winning"

[TheRed]

much ado about nothing.

Sums it up.

[Proudiddy]

That wasn't his first presser and in his eyes and to many others in the league yes rivera is a solid young coach, you're over-thinking this.

I thought that was his introduction? If not, I do remember him saying he was withholding specific comments on personnel until he had a chance to review everything... In that case, my point remains b/c it was his first public comments at a presser on our current personnel.

Regardless, I'm not intending to micro-analyze or over-think this issue, I'm just pointing out the possibilities. I do think Gman should've avoided the question for that reason, though.

I don't know why Person is trying to individually will The Observer into TMZ-Charlotte either.

[SCP]

Discuss

Lets get him some oline help.

[CelibatePimp]

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman said quarterback Cam Newton is a player he can build the franchise around.

But Gettleman is quick to add "but now it's time to win."

In Gettleman's view, Newton has had the best first two seasons of any QB in NFL history, but said that gets lost on people "because of the elephant in the room, which is his 13-19 record" as a starter.

In two seasons Newton has thrown for 7,920 yards and 40 touchdowns with 29 interceptions. He's also run for 1,447 yards and 22 TDs.

He was named AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2011.

 

Newton's contract runs through the 2014 season and Carolina has an option to pick up another year in 2015. The Panthers would also have the option to use the franchise tag on Newton in 2016 if they haven't reached a long-term agreement prior to that point.

Gettleman said the Panthers are in no hurry to extend Newton's contract right now.

"Technically you have rights to him for six years," Gettleman said. "... I'm a big believer in letting nature take its course. Things will happen naturally."

Newton has taken a good bit of criticism for his leadership ability during his first two seasons, but Gettleman doesn't seem concerned about that.

He believes Newton will mature into an outstanding quarterback and team leader.

"It will take time," Gettleman said. "I'm new and I've made some mistakes, too. I've had days here where I wanted to punch myself. (But) he is bright. He works his fanny off. There's no reason that he can't continue to ascend and I think he will."

On the field, Gettleman said he couldn't be more impressed with Newton, who has dropped about 12 pounds in preparation for this season.

Newton had a rough day on Tuesday, throwing a pair of interceptions during team drills but otherwise has been sharp since practice began last Friday.

Coach Ron Rivera said Newton was late on one throw to the sidelines that was intercepted and didn't make the right read quick enough on another downfield pass resulting in a pick.

"Those are things we need to get corrected," Rivera said.

Gettleman said people need to be patient with Newton and understand that he's only in his third year and it takes time to adjust to playing quarterback in the NFL.

"He's really physically gifted obviously," Gettleman said. "He's gotten better and he keeps improving. What you're looking for is ascension, and he consistently does it. He's had a good training camp. It's a maturation process."

Gettleman, who was hired away from the New York Giants in January, compares Newton to Eli Manning.

Manning was 12-11 in his first two seasons in New York, but didn't win a playoff game until his fourth season when he led the Giants all the way to a Super Bowl championship.

"It was Eli's fourth year and he really came on at playoff time and was a Pro Bowl quarterback," Gettleman said. "So it takes time."

Gettleman also knows that he needs to put the right pieces in place around Newton.

He said that has been a work in progress.

He inherited a team that was more than $16 million over the NFL salary cap. He asked several players with big deals to restructure their contracts and others to take outright pay cuts.

Gettleman said it wasn't an easy task asking established players to take home less money, but said it was something that needed to be done for the team to get where it needs to go.

"Presented properly and being honest, being direct and laying the cards on the table and letting everyone step away and think about it, I think that was the key," Gettleman said of his approach to asking players to reduce their pay. "I'm a very direct person. It's the way I'm built. And I think players appreciate that. I'm honest and direct."

Gettleman also had to make tough decisions to release starting cornerback Chris Gamble and linebacker James Anderson.

Among the players who restructured their deals or took outright pay cuts this offseason included running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, offensive lineman Jordan Gross and Ryan Kalil, tight end Greg Olsen and linebacker Jon Beason.

"It tells me that guys understand the grass isn't always greener," Gettleman said. "This is a heck of an organization. Players are treated top shelf here."

 

http://espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp13/story/_/id/9522556/dave-gettleman-carolina-panthers-gm-preaches-patience-cam-newton

 

 

Ok, I officially hate Joe-pause-for-eternity-Person

[Proudiddy]

Lol guess what guys?

On the sidebar of Sportscenter right now:

"TIME TO WIN FOR NEWTON"

The teaser leading up to it? "Is Cam Newton the QB you can build a team around? Why the Panthers' new GM's comments today should serve as a warning in Carolina."

Great job Person.

[SCP]

This is akin to Richardson saying Peppers needs to be the team leader a few years back. Only difference IMO is Cam will embrace the challenge instead of shrink away from it.

[CelibatePimp]

Lol guess what guys?

On the sidebar of Sportscenter right now:

"TIME TO WIN FOR NEWTON"

The teaser leading up to it? "Is Cam Newton the QB you can build a team around? Why the Panthers' new GM's comments today should serve as a warning in Carolina."

Great job Person and Gettleman.

 

I blame Person more, see the above article I've posted by Pat Y.

[SCP]

Lol guess what guys?

On the sidebar of Sportscenter right now:

"TIME TO WIN FOR NEWTON"

The teaser leading up to it? "Is Cam Newton the QB you can build a team around? Why the Panthers' new GM's comments today should serve as a warning in Carolina."

Great job Person and Gettleman.

Good lord....

I hope to fug that Cam sticks a big boot up every bodies ass this year.

[Proudiddy]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp13/story/_/id/9522556/dave-gettleman-carolina-panthers-gm-preaches-patience-cam-newton

Ok, I officially hate Joe-pause-for-eternity-Person

Yeah, that definitely has a different tone.

F Person.

As I said, apparently his aim is to make up for his lackluster real-news coverage with salacious, gossip-girl style TMZ Panther headlines.

[Proudiddy]

I blame Person more, see the above article I've posted by Pat Y.

Yeah, I'll edit Gettleman out of that now... I hadn't seen or heard the entirety of GMan's response until you posted that article. Person is such a douche, but that apparently is what he's going for.

[Gabeking]

I thought that was his introduction? If not, I do remember him saying he was withholding specific comments on personnel until he had a chance to review everything... In that case, my point remains b/c it was his first public comments at a presser on our current personnel.

Regardless, I'm not intending to micro-analyze or over-think this issue, I'm just pointing out the possibilities. I do think Gman should've avoided the question for that reason, though.

I don't know why Person is trying to individually will The Observer into TMZ-Charlotte either.

 

if he avoided answering that question then that would cause 10 times worse doubt than a simple pause

[FootballMaestro]

I blame Person more, see the above article I've posted by Pat Y.

 

True. 

 

It's just ESPN TV, trying to take Gettlemen's comments out of context, and make a story, based off of a perception (by a few, or the uninformed) they helped create. 

 

All we have to do, is not watch (or care).

 

Simple as that.  

[Proudiddy]

if he avoided answering that question then that would cause 10 times worse doubt than a simple pause

Eh, I didn't clarify... I meant a "STFU stupid media guy, that's a dumb question" type response... That type of avoiding the question.

[Gabeking]

Eh, I didn't clarify... I meant a "STFU stupid media guy, that's a dumb question" type response... That type of avoiding the question.

 

ahh ok, gotcha