OT: Cam Newton Released

[kerouac9]

I'm surprised the Pats brought him back in the first place.

No one was worse on passes of 20+ yards last year.

His 8 passing TDs in 15 starts was the fewest in as many starts in nearly 2 decades.

Cam doesn't just suck, he historically sucks.

He's done.

He did have 12 rushing TDs. 20 TDs against 16 INTs/FUM is just bad.

Trubisky had 18 TDs against 14 FUM.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

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[Russ Smith]

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but that's misleading because vaccinated players have far less restrictions in the NFL rules if they are exposed to a positive person.

 

[BritCard]

but that's misleading because vaccinated players have far less restrictions in the NFL rules if they are exposed to a positive person.

He has to say no. It's an NFLPA rule. Look what happened with Urban Meyer yesterday when he said yes.

 

[Vacard]

He has to say no. It's an NFLPA rule. Look what happened with Urban Meyer yesterday when he said yes.

What happened

 

[BritCard]

What happened

He said vax status played a part in cut decisions when there is an NFLPA agreement that says they can't. So the NFLPA launched an investigation.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

but that's misleading because vaccinated players have far less restrictions in the NFL rules if they are exposed to a positive person.

That's true. Vax and you're only tested 1 time per week. UnVax and you're tested every single day, including game day. A coaches worst nightmare is being told his unvaxed starting QB can't play today, because he tested positive an hour before gametime, or had close proximity to someone that tested positive.

 

[Russ Smith]

That's true. Vax and you're only tested 1 time per week. UnVax and you're tested every single day, including game day. A coaches worst nightmare is being told his unvaxed starting QB can't play today, because he tested positive an hour before gametime, or had close proximity to someone that tested positive.

And then depending on other factors all the QBs might be unable to play due to close contact as happened to Denver last year.

It's less likely this year the rules are different. But there's a distinct disadvantage to having a QB who's not vaccinated.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

And then depending on other factors all the QBs might be unable to play due to close contact as happened to Denver last year.

It's less likely this year the rules are different. But there's a distinct disadvantage to having a QB who's not vaccinated.

Unvaxed and close contact = 5 days missed. Vaxed and close contact = business as usual

 

[Shane]

Unvaxed and close contact = 5 days missed. Vaxed and close contact = business as usual

There have been players this off season that they have clearly said are vaxed and were out on Covid list and out of practice after close contact?

 

[kerouac9]

There have been players this off season that they have clearly said are vaxed and were out on Covid list and out of practice after close contact?

I thought they tested positive?

 

[Shane]

I thought they tested positive?

Hmm maybe

 

[juza76]

I can see WTF football team and colts as likely destination

 

[PDXChris]

I can see WTF football team and colts as likely destination

Rivera already said no to the question. I say Minnesota after 3 weeks of Cousins sacking.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

There have been players this off season that they have clearly said are vaxed and were out on Covid list and out of practice after close contact?

I'm just telling like I've heard it. Vaxed doesn't get the 5 days, for just close contact...only if they test positive.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

but that's misleading because vaccinated players have far less restrictions in the NFL rules if they are exposed to a positive person.

Yep. After they played BB’s audio this morning, ESPN radio said NFL data showed vaccinated players positivity rate was—I believe— 0.2% compared to to 2.3% for unvaccinated players.

 

[GatorAZ]

Cam has been done physically for 2 years.

 

[Broseph]

Not this biggest fan of Cam, particularly since he went full vegan and his performance started to go downhill, however, I respect his autonomy that he did not want to take an unproven and untested vaccine. As a medical professional, I was taught autonomy and patient bill of rights, none of that which is being displayed or respected in the current medical modality.

 

[Nate]

There have been players this off season that they have clearly said are vaxed and were out on Covid list and out of practice after close contact?

That may be, but many players (going by their twitter statements) did not realize that you receive full vax status only two weeks after the second shot. At the start of training camps 5 weeks ago lots of players did not even had one shot.

Obviously, lots of players received their first shot right before the start of training camp, meaning that they will only have their fully vaxed status in another week or so.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Rob Ninkovich: Mac Jones was helping Cam Newton learn the playbook​

So how did Mac Jones beat out Cam Newton? A former Patriots mainstay claims that Mac Jones showed a much greater mastery of the offense.

Linebacker Rob Ninkovich recently claimed that the rookie knew the offense so well that he was helping Newton learn the playbook.

Jones was having fewer “mental errors,” per Ninkovich, along with a better understanding of the offense. Ninkovich also pointed out that Newton did not run the no-huddle offense or two-minute drill during the preseason.

Fewer than two weeks ago, however, Newton was the starter — according to coach Bill Belichick. Jones took charge after Newton missed five days due to a COVID “misunderstanding.” Maybe Jones would have supplanted Newton sooner or later. Newton’s absence surely helped it happen sooner.

 

[Ronin]

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[jf-08]

*Political COVID statements have been removed*

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

My guess is he announces he’s gay so he can lay the groundwork to get money from the league ala Kap by saying it’s discrimination that’s keeping him from being a starter.

Really?

 

[speedy]

*Political COVID statements have been removed*

In all fairness, I didn't make a political statement. I was just trying to be a Johnny-on-the-spot by saying "take that ish to P&R!!!" I should get promoted to Supporting Member for my good behavior