Scam Newton

[clif]

Some people fail to realize or remember that these guys are mostly big KIDS. They are too inexperienced for the spotlight they are put under. Are there exceptions? Yes, but that is not the norm.

 

[az1965]

Well, Steve Smith was scolding him for his behavior so you have something there bucky.

He's young, not a big deal at this point IMO.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-s...n-loss-giants-quarterback-180025405--nfl.html


Steve Smith rips into Cam Newton late in loss to Giants; quarterback’s leadership once again questioned

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By Doug Farrar | Shutdown Corner – Fri, Sep 21, 2012 2:00 PM EDT

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Cam Newton and Steve Smith in happier times. (AP)
When you're an NFL quarterback, perception equals reality. Jay Cutler certainly found that out this week, when the minor but ill-timed shove of left tackle J'Marcus Webb turned into a referendum on everything from Cutler's own leadership ability to just how far teammates should go in public when they're obviously frustrated with each other.
Late in the Carolina Panthers' Thursday night 36-7 loss to the New York Giants, quarterback Cam Newton was sitting dejected on the sideline when receiver Steve Smith came over and positively earholed the second-year star. Smith objected to the fact that Newton's demeanor wasn't appropriate for an NFL starting quarterback, and he made that clear in no uncertain terms. In Smith's mind, Newton should have acted more like backups Derek Anderson and Jimmy Clausen.
"I watched D.A. and Jimmy, they don't play in 20-something games last year," Smith told Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer, adding that he used some "unchoice words" in the process. "And they get up and they observe and learn and get those mental reps. I told [Newton], 'You can get some mental reps or you can sit on that bench and sulk.'"
Newton had perhaps the worst game of his career, completing just 16 passes in 30 attempts for 242 yards and three interceptions. But that wasn't Smith's problem. As he told the media, it was far more about what Newton was doing on the bench than on the field.

"Cam Newton has a very unique opportunity to be a franchise quarterback to an organization that needs one. Statistics don't lie. Athletic quarterbacks, they either excel or they fail. And I told Cam that. This is an opportunity for him to learn — at that time they were benching him — and observe. They put D.A. [Derek Anderson] in. You can sit there -- if this is the worst [it's] going to get, you're in for a long day, and this is not what it's about."
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This isn't the first time Newton's teammates have taken issue with his demeanor when things go wrong. Last December, he was told by Panthers offensive linemen Jordan Gross and Ryan Kalil that he needed to keep his head up when situations aren't perfect.

"They always get on me — I have a bad tendency of showing my emotions on my face. I have to change it, and I'm trying to change it. But those guys constantly stay in my ear, saying, 'You've got to be that same leader from the first quarter to the last quarter' ... It made me mindful it can be somewhat of a detrimental conduct to the team. If you're mad. If you're ticked off. Not saying that everybody else is not feeling the same way you [are]. But at the quarterback position, you have to stay even-keeled."
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Newton is a great player for the most part, but these "little things" are enormously important. There may be no position in sports in which intangibles are more crucial than they are for an NFL quarterback, and Newton is learning that the hard way.
Judging from Steve Smith's response, he'd better learn it soon.

 

[Darkside]

It's always bad when you've got DA defending you. Cam won me over last year though. I even like his Superman move...except for when they're getting their ass handed to them! How do you go from extreme selfishness--pulling out the Superman when you're team is getting jackstomped--to pouting on the sidelines 10 minutes later when you realize your team is getting jackstomped?

I've ripped on Sam Bradford, for example, for his play (even though he has very little talent around him) but he shows far more leadership skills than Cam. Cam would have imploded if he had to deal with what Sam's dealt with. Bradford may have the leadership qualities for longevity, while Cam--so far--looks like a flash in the pan who will peter out if he doesn't learn how to lead his team.

Leadership doesn't show itself when you're doing well and winning. Virtually anyone can lead from ahead. It's about leading when you're down and picking your dudes up and steadying the ship. Confidence is so essential at the QB position and Cam acts like a kicker when it comes to that: when he makes one he pulls out the superman, when he misses he sits by himself with a towel on his head and pouts.

 

[ajcardfan]

No TD celebration in the NFL tops Fitz flipping it to the refs and then celebrating with his teammates. Freaking awesomeness. I'm so happy he's on our team every time he scores.

 

[THESMEL]

He is young- athletic guys make everybody go crazy- but still it is the mental dicipline and consistancy that makes an NFL QB. Yes it is great to have elite wheels but it aint any NFL's defense first rodeo.

I remember screaming at a young worker that was physically mature beyond his years- it was only when I saw tears dripping out his full beard - that I relized- He was still a 18 year old kid in a man's body. I mentored him appropriatly from there forward.

 

[Buckybird]

Call me old school about about the team, etc. You guys can diss me all you want about the kid, IMO he's selfish & won't ever live up to the hype he created as a rookie. Cam now has a track record, which is a red flag about his attitude & so did guys like TO, Ocho Stinko, VY, Pacman & various other clowns craving "attention". Many of you said you would have them on your team to help your team win too, which didn't end with great results...we'll see.

Just remember the old saying, "There is no I in team"!

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Call me old school about about the team, etc. You guys can diss me all you want about the kid, IMO he's selfish & won't ever live up to the hype he created as a rookie. Cam now has a track record, which is a red flag about his attitude & so did guys like TO, Ocho Stinko, VY, Pacman & various other clowns craving "attention". Many of you said you would have them on your team to help your team win too, which didn't end with great results...we'll see.

Just remember the old saying, "There is no I in team"!

There is an "I" in winner.

 

[Duckjake]

Call me old school about about the team, etc. You guys can diss me all you want about the kid, IMO he's selfish & won't ever live up to the hype he created as a rookie. Cam now has a track record, which is a red flag about his attitude & so did guys like TO, Ocho Stinko, VY, Pacman & various other clowns craving "attention". Many of you said you would have them on your team to help your team win too, which didn't end with great results...we'll see.

Just remember the old saying, "There is no I in team"!

I noticed that PacMan Jones is playing again. Had an 81 yard punt return TD.

 

[Mulli]

Traded Cam Newton for Tom Brady. Woo hoo.