Rivera says Cam wasn't consulted in WR moves

[TN05]

First, Newton wasn't consulted on the decision to release Smith. He also wasn't consulted on whether the Panthers should try to re-sign Brandon LaFell (Patriots), Ted Ginn Jr. (Cardinals) or Domenik Hixon (Bears).

Newton was in the Caribbean when everything transpired and had no idea any the transactions occurred until he returned to Charlotte to have an MRI on his left ankle, which led to surgery that will force him to miss the next four months.

His reaction?

"Surprised," Rivera said

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As for speculation that Newton's relationship with Smith led to the release, Rivera made it clear it wasn't.

"It's all speculation," he said. "People are going to write, think and say what they think and don't know. But that had nothing to do with what we did. What we did was all about football.

Full story: http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=carolina-panthers&i=TWT&id=5664&w=1dva4

[AceBoogie]

So you don't consult with your franchise qb on who he's throwing the ball to? He deserves better than coming back from vacation to an empty cupboard

[Jackofalltrades]

Disagree, he a player, not a personnel guy. The GM is the guy ruining the show.

I have no problem with this. Cam has enough in his plate with going to school, having surgery and preparing for next season.

[Khaki Lackey]

Was Cam going to pay their contracts?

[CashNewton22]

I've been defending every move made thus far but this one is unacceptable in my opinion. Cam deserved better than to be blindsided by this news. I'm not saying we shouldn't have made the moves but at minimum he deserved the heads up and a brief outline of the plans moving forward. This is a bummer.

[FoxBalld]

LOL, holy poo Dave didn't consult the head fuging coach or his franchise QB.

[Jackofalltrades]

LOL, holy poo Dave didn't consult the head fuging coach or his franchise QB.

Where does it say Rivera wasn't involved?

[Khaki Lackey]

Brady was surprised and disappointed that the Pats let Welker go. He then proceeded to put on his big boy pants and lead his team to the playoffs....again..just like Cam will.

I swear some of you think that an NFL franchise is more like a soap opera or sorority than a business.

[FoxBalld]

Where does it say Rivera wasn't involved?

 

I'll try and find the article, but it has to do with how Rivera talked about Smith earlier this offseason before he was abruptly cut.

[jarhead]

Getts is clearly cleaning house and rebuilding our offense from scratch. I guess when you are one of the worse offenses in the league poop happens. I just wish he would have started with the OC

[Proudiddy]

I wish Ron would shut up now.

[FoxBalld]

Disagree, he a player, not a personnel guy. The GM is the guy ruining the show.

I have no problem with this. Cam has enough in his plate with going to school, having surgery and preparing for next season.

 

Well here's the thing. He's a player until he's not. He can sign with another team or retire when his contract has ended.

 

Also, I guess this ends the speculation that Cam wanted Smith gone, or that Cam needed him to leave to become a leader (this is the opposite of leading).

[jtm]

They did Cam a favor by not asking him, if this is in fact true. No need to get Cam involved in this

[L-TownCat]

Brady was surprised and disappointed that the Pats let Welker go. He then proceeded to put on his big boy pants and lead his team to the playoffs....again..just like Cam will.

I swear some of you think that an NFL franchise is more like a soap opera or sorority than a business.

 

Well when wrestling fans grow up, football is the next likely spot to fill the gap.  In essence it is a bit like a soap opera for men.  It has become this way because of the sensationalist media and the NFL's successful attempt to become year round.  When the games aren't being played its time to crank up the drama!  Think about it you've got it all, money, sex, drugs, violence, crime, arrests, court room battles, corporate press releases, primetime events etc etc....  Sounds like the TV at my grandma's house every afternoon when i was a kid.