Dukes and Skins Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Yeah but he only came in at 6'4 3/8. WTF? I thought he was 6'5. Forget it, I don't want Gabbert anymore. But now see your height varies during the day, so maybe tomorrow morning he'll be 6'5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I doubt Cam's missteps would be bad enough to dissuade Coach from taking him. After all, we were ready to bring in a guy last year who had multiple DUI charges. I find a repeat DUI offender a lot worse than anything Cam has done as an immature youngster. Cam's questions come in the form of A: his desire put QB'ing before fame. Its fine that he wants to become an icon. He just needs to understand that the way to achieve that is through stellar on the field play. Off the field success is directly proportionate to on the field success. Otherwise he'll face a quick burn out. B. his football smarts. His stellar size and athleticism will only get him so far. He's gotta be able to understand everything that the defense is doing and also be able to find to successfully counter. If he can please you in those two areas then there's no reason to skip him over. He obviously has a a rare combination of gifts and if his head is right, he can be one of the all time greats. If not, he's Jamarcus Russell. Honestly, I don't think we'll have to make that decision. I think he absolutely goes before 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I doubt Cam's missteps would be bad enough to dissuade Coach from taking him. Dunno, man. From the "Tweets from Shanny presser at Combine" thread: Rich_Campbell Rich Campbell Shanahan preaching the importance of character. Rich_Campbell Rich Campbell Shanahan said the key for Newton is the background check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarobinson Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 if you can figure out what Shanahan is thinking from a press conference, then you're smarter than practically every member of the sports media over the last two decades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerbee99 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 For you die hard newton fanboys here is a take from one coach , exactly what some on here have been trying to explain to you guys... NFL coach on Newton: I won't no part of himOne NFL head coach told SI.com that he is very concerned with Auburn QB Cam Newton's recent comments about being an "entertainer and an icon.""That really turned me off," said the coach. "That's exactly the wrong message to send. You want your quarterback to be the exact opposite of a guy who's interested in something like that. I can't believe he'd actually say something like that, but that's a guy I want no part of." NFL Network's Brian Billick also believes that Newton's comments were a huge red flag. Feb 26, 9:25 AMSource: SI.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c4man5282 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 evansilva Evan Silva Panthers reporter on #1 pick "I think Cam Newton will be 1st player taken. Just don't think it will be by the Panthers" http://bit.ly/g4EFzn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketCitySkins Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 For you die hard newton fanboys here is a take from one coach , exactly what some on here have been trying to explain to you guys... And Auburn guys keep trying to explain to you that the quote was taken completely out of context. Peter King tweeted the sports show Mike and Mike In the Morning the very next day and told them that what Cam said was an answer to a direct question from Peter about the Under Armour deal. It had nothing to do with how he would perform on the field. It's a shame the media people and coaches ran with the quote without knowing the circumstances and then used it to hammer Newton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrelgreenie Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 And Auburn guys keep trying to explain to you that the quote was taken completely out of context. Peter King tweeted the sports show Mike and Mike In the Morning the very next day and told them that what Cam said was an answer to a direct question from Peter about the Under Armour deal. It had nothing to do with how he would perform on the field. It's a shame the media people and coaches ran with the quote without knowing the circumstances and then used it to hammer Newton. Thankfully, Mike Shanahan is too smart to be spoon feed by the media. Listen to his response to a leading question about Cam Newton: Listen: @5:30 Just because somebody tweets something about somebody doesn't mean that's the way somebody is. I'm gonna get a chance to spend some time with him [Cam Newton] and get to know him as well as some of the other QBs. But that [statement from Peter King] is for you guys to have fun with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c4man5282 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Thankfully, Mike Shanahan is too smart to be spoon feed by the media.Listen to his response to a leading question about Cam Newton: Listen: @5:30 That is why I love having Shanny running this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtyler42 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 And Auburn guys keep trying to explain to you that the quote was taken completely out of context. Peter King tweeted the sports show Mike and Mike In the Morning the very next day and told them that what Cam said was an answer to a direct question from Peter about the Under Armour deal. It had nothing to do with how he would perform on the field. It's a shame the media people and coaches ran with the quote without knowing the circumstances and then used it to hammer Newton. Now you know logic, and context don't mean a thing when Newton says or does something...The opinion most have of Newton on this board is that he is either a criminal, a thug, or plain ol stupid lol...So it doesn't matter that you post articles saying some of the allegations levied against him were patently false, or that Peter King said Newtons comment had nothing to do with football...He won't get the benefit of not being pre-judged... Thankfully, Mike Shanahan is too smart to be spoon feed by the media.Listen to his response to a leading question about Cam Newton: Listen: @5:30 I read that quote last night, and it made me smile...Coach gets it, and its what I have personally been saying all along in my defense of Cam...I understand his past and some comments, and red flags that he has...I wouldn't judge him until I sat down and got to know him... That is why I love having Shanny running this team. I feel the same way...Shanahan makes me feel comfortable in the fact that he has a plan, and is in full control of this team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerbee99 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Cam Newton on NFL Network...speaks about him being an"entertainer and icon" comment..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadExField Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 haha he knows he's getting owned by the media Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerbee99 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Just refered to himself in third person...lol ---------- Post added February-26th-2011 at 03:50 PM ---------- Good kid, though...but no not for us... ---------- Post added February-26th-2011 at 03:53 PM ---------- He will be a perfect fit in Buffalo...were he can be an icon:pfft: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadExField Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 man they grilled him pretty hard, dude couldn't even talk straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketCitySkins Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 man they grilled him pretty hard, dude couldn't even talk straight. He was off limits to the media for 4 to 6 weeks during the season when all the pay for play mess was happening. Some of those reporters have been licking their chops just waiting for the combine. He had to know it was coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadExField Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 He was off limits to the media for 4 to 6 weeks during the season when all the pay for play mess was happening. Some of those reporters have been licking their chops just waiting for the combine. He had to know it was coming. I found it humorous, that he had a press interview about his recent comments and he gets asked about some laptops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtyler42 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 man they grilled him pretty hard, dude couldn't even talk straight. Yeah they raked him over the coals a little bit lol...I think all things being considered he did fine in this press conference...Just imagine the questions he's being asked by the teams in private lol...I as a Newton backer will admit that he has a ways to go in terms of handling the media... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Yeah anyone who says he wants to be a star/entertainer and speaks about himself in the 3rd person shouldn't bother with the NFL and go straight into pro wrestling. What a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerbee99 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 It's just weird, the only other athlete I know that referred to himself in 3rd person was Lebron. Must be a "swagger" "icon" or "entertainer" thing. Just find it funny. "everyone know Cam comes from a spread offense.” “nobody is going to outwork Cam Newton". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolio47 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Must be a "swagger" "icon" or "entertainer" thing. Just find it funny. More of a "Doucher" thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 evansilva Evan SilvaPanthers reporter on #1 pick "I think Cam Newton will be 1st player taken. Just don't think it will be by the Panthers" http://bit.ly/g4EFzn And that is exactly why I think Rivera was pumping him up and talking so highly of him recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I think Newton fancies himself a bit as the LeBron James of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadExField Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Hopefully he can get on the right path and let his play do the talking, and then after that proceed to keep his mouth shut. He physical gifts give him some upside, but hey I'm all for someone taking the attention off of our dumbfounded Redskins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I think Newton fancies himself a bit as the LeBron James of football. You could probably just stop there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrelgreenie Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Interesting observation: Gil Brandt was standing next to Cam during the presser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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