It has been one week since the Packers marched into Bank of America Stadium and left the broken Carolina Panthers with their second loss in two games. Yet, all the football “experts” are talking about is how Cam Newton is 2nd in NFL passing yards and is destined for greatness. Really? It was hard enough hearing Jim Mora Jr. pine over this fraud of a quarterback during the game (thank God Gruden wasn’t around), but even the days following held nothing but praise for the 0-2 QB who has more picks thrown than TDs. Without even considering this young man’s serious character flaws, I can’t help but question why he is getting this unwarranted praise. Many of you are thinking, “Hey guy, the numbers don’t lie. Only Tom Brady has thrown for more yardage than Cam.” I can’t argue that, but I can say that Cam Newton hasn’t proven a damn thing.
In college, Cam was great in the non-pro system of Auburn. In the NFL, he is nothing more than another rookie quarterback who isn’t ready to start. He threw three picks last Sunday, and the Packers dropped three more. He could not make a play when it mattered and had several off-target throws to wide open receivers. The Packers won by a touchdown, but should have lost by two. After making the errors that ultimately doomed his team, Cam could be seen sulking on the sidelines in solitude with a Gatorade towel covering his face instead of being a leader and preparing his team to march down the field when they got the ball back. Real team player. Fact: Cam Newton led Auburn to a national championship. Fact: Auburn doesn’t run an offense that can be applied to the NFL. Newton is a beast of an athlete, but that’s about it. Cam Newton may lead the Panthers to a victory next Sunday (and I hope they do as I have 8 points on them in my pick ‘em pool), but it will only be because he’s at home, facing the Jaguars, and going up against another rookie QB, Blaine Gabbert, who is making his first NFL start.
Dan
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