Cam Newton Has a Pro Bowl Game to Forget
by Jaxon on Jan 30, 2012 8:28 AM EST
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I'm sure this game didn't go as Newton imagined it would when preparing on Saturday. Newton threw three INTs and was harassed in the backfield constantly by a AFC defensive line that wasn't supposed to be pass rushing. His perform led to some bloggers saying things like this:
Steve Smith was raving about Cam Newton before the game, and he showed why in the third quarter, catching a 55-yard pass from Newton, which traveled all 55 yards in the air. Sometimes Newton makes it look so easy, putting it on the money halfway down the field with just a flick of the wrist.
The sometimes he looks like, well, a rookie. Despite what was probably a better roster of talent (completely subjective observation, of course) the NFC ran out of bullets once Rodgers and Drew Brees took to the bench. That led to a Newton vs. Dalton second half in which Newton showed his inexperience, misfiring on a number of throws, including three interceptions. He definitely heard it from the crowd, too.In the end, Dalton outplayed his rookie counterpart, finishing seven of nine for 99 yards and two touchdowns. Newton finished nine of 27 for 186 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.
What isn't mentioned here and I think is very key to what happened is the AFC got ticked off at the on-side kicks and the fake punt, things that also aren't supposed to be done in the Pro Bowl, though I don' think expressly written like other things. So though I'm not absolving Newton of his bad throws he certainly had more pressure to deal with than he two predecessors.
Let's just add this game to the wild ride of Cam Newton's rookie season. Besides, I still think the kid had a lot of fun though I bet he remembers the surfing longer than the final score.
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Yeah i watched the first quarter turned i off. Watched Cam throw the TD. Turned it off again.
It was very meh.
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I took a Family Guy break right in the middle
Watching guys go half speed isn’t that exciting.
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I was thinking of getting the first of many
Newton Pro Bowl jerseys but whoever designed it obviously didn’t give a shit what it looked like.
To semi-quote John Fox – Cam picked a good game to have a bad game. It’s the Pro Bowl, it doesn’t mean anything, unless you’re a raving NFC fan from Hawaii apparently. The boo birds were out in force.
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by Swamp Panther on Jan 30, 2012 8:39 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I wasn't crazy about Newton not tucking his jersey in...call me Old School
by Jaxon on Jan 30, 2012 9:45 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Agreed.
While he wasn’t the only one… I’d have like to have seen him represent better.
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Those Jersey's were garbage and too big
Couple of them had them tied in the back like a girl from the 80’s.
And over there in the tree, is a chipmunk nest. And that right there, is our corn, best in the city, it's delcious. And that is a crazy lady. So now you pretty much know what I do. Pretty dang exciting, huh?
I'm concerned that he seemed to throw away all the progress he made in his mechanics
Granted, I think he was trying to go about 75% at first (at least before the AFC decided to turn it up to 11), and that lead to him being lazy and not throwing like he should. Still, even if he wasn’t totally into the game, I would have like to see him properly step into his throws instead of sailing every single one of them high.
That was all that concerned me. As long as he picks up next season where he left off mechanics-wise, I won’t care.
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by Tater596 on Jan 30, 2012 8:40 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
Don't think I need to post my thoughts as this is exactly what I was thinking.
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if you make something idiot proof, the world will make a better idiot.
Agree fully
He looked aweful out there and he knew it. Minor pass rush didn’t make him sail the ball on every throw, nor did not trying that hard. A performance that bad right before the off season (and after the NO beatdown) could really mess with his confidence. Very concerning…and the jersey thing was bad too.
Cam wasn't trying that hard..... looked alot like the Pre-season Cam!
he was just slinging it! 27 throws to daltons 9
Okay
So basically the AFC was upset that the NFC decided to have fun, so they decide to go after Cam for real when no one is really blocking. I thought this game didn’t mean anything, why didn’t they just go with it and have some fun? If Eli was out there would they still have rushed so much?
Also:
In the end, Dalton outplayed his rookie counterpart, finishing seven of nine for 99 yards and two touchdowns. Newton finished nine of 27 for 186 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.
Really? All Dalton did was hand the ball off about 100 times and have a couple of lucky bounces on his throws. I could have looked good out there in his position.
Yes, one of Dalton's TD passes was total luck
It should have been an INT, instead, it took an amazing bounce and landed in Marshall’s hands for a TD.
However, the 2nd throw to Marshall was beautiful. Don’t take that one away from him.
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Well...
Off the defenders’ hands as they each collided with each other, on to Marshall’s leg where he kicked it to himself, then he caught it. Circus catch for the ages.
by BlackHowling on Jan 30, 2012 9:53 AM EST up reply actions
Oh i'm not taking anything away from Marshall.
Dalton just got extremely lucky.
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yep Marshall played like a pro.
Dalton played okay but that 1 td was just lucky.
STICK THE KNIFE IN AND TURN IT!!!!!
Just goes to prove that if Miami can get a good QB, they cant pull a Panthers very quickly
Marshall is, and always has been, legit.
I found it interesting that when he was interviewed after the game that he gave the QBs all the credit and took a jab at his own QBs by saying “these guys are elite, I can catch anything in my area if the ball gets to me. These guys can make that throw everytime.”
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this felt like the preseason
Cam hasn’t been that inaccurate since the preseason. at least he has an entire offseason to work on that
by panthers3428 on Jan 30, 2012 9:17 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
I really think it was a result of him going less than full speed
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Cam in pro bowl
I looked at the whole game it looked like the AFC was mad by the time Cam came into the game, they did not rush the qb half as much or hard before he got in the game it was if they thought since we are not going to win the SB we might as well win this. Cam was under constant preasure makes me wonder why our NFC pro bowl offensive line could not give him better protection. The pro bowl is about fun getting the recognition from fan coaches and oher players for being good at what you do, look at the way J Peppers turned back the ball over, do you think he would do that in a regular game.For some reason the AFC both offense and defense wanted the game more especially in the last part og the gameDalton played an average game his first touchdown pass should have been intercepted and then it was a lucky catch. All in all I was glad to see Cam out there, glad he hooked up with Steve and by the way I did not see Teebow nor heard his name which was good to me. So all of those with negative thoughts think of all the players in the NFL who were never in the Pro Bowl their whole careers and Cam is their his rookie, beat that.
Someone asked Flutie what he thought about Tebow
But it was brief. For the most part, the game was Tebow free.
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what pissed me off
is that when the AFC started playing with some real effort the NFC didnt follow suit and let Cam take the heat. The NFC defense was still just jogging around and not going for pressure and the O-Line just stood up and let the D-Line move freely and the WRs where jogging their routes and not diving for balls that were catchable. meanwhile the AFC botch bllitzed and rushed the punt (both of which are illegal), played hard coverage and put a lot of effort into the pass rush.
I’m just mad that the NFC let them do that and hung Cam out to dry
I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was
I had already forgotten about his performance until I clicked on this thread.
And once I leave this link, it’s right back to my former state of mind:
Pro Bowl Schmo Bowl.
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by Newsinz on Jan 30, 2012 9:45 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
Not concerned at all really.
I don’t think he knows how to play off the bench, at half speed, or whatever it was they were doing out there. He tried to play casual and his mechanics suffered as a result. The only receiver he looked comfortable throwing to was Smitty, and as soon as Ray Lewis & the AFC started getting after him it was clear that he didn’t trust the offensive line ‘protecting’ him.
It was almost laughable how quick they got off the ball & how Ray Lewis was hollering out assignments pre-snap. Then when the NFC was on defense, they just stood up straight and kinda hi-fived the AFC lineman.
It was a rough game, but we’ve all seen how much Cam improved throughout the year. 4-2 with only 3 picks in the last 6 games show that. I’m not worried about one backyard game on 3 days practice.
I was getting ready to post something similar...
My point is that, while I wish he would have done better, it isn’t the end of the world. Everyone could tell he wasn’t really giving his best… no one was with the exception of the AFC members. Overall, the individuals making a big deal about this seems to be those who are looking for any reason to run Cam through the dirt after his first season. I hope that Cam uses this to fuel his off season workouts and gets even better.
by BlackHowling on Jan 30, 2012 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah the NFC D did not respond in like kind
They were like..screw it , we aint’ getting involved in that…it’s only $25k
! of Newtons int's could have been caught.
It may have been a little tough to catch but it was definitely catchable. And 1 of Daltons td’s should have been an easy Int. That said, I don’t care which had the better game because we all know the AFC D played like their reps were on the line while the NFC played like its for fun. The announcer said a couple of the defenders for the AFC were on the sidelines hyping the rest of them up after the onside kicks and fake punt. Anyway, I watched the Newton to Smith TD, and that really was a nice pass.
STICK THE KNIFE IN AND TURN IT!!!!!
Oh, and I voted that I thought the game was mildly entertaining from start to finish because
they had the 3 trick kick plays and even with a pissed off defense of pro bowl players coming after Newton full steam, he really didn’t do that bad considering he wasn’t playing on his normal team.
STICK THE KNIFE IN AND TURN IT!!!!!
The AFC defense started rushing the passer and actually trying to play in the 2nd half.
Don’t know if it was the multiple onside kicks that pissed them off or what, but when Cam was in there they were comin’.
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cam didnt play well
The first pick wasn’t his fault but otherwise he didn’t play great. I thought the booing wasn’t rally needed. Seems like people want to hate cam sometimes, I’m gonna put that down to jealousy. Still hopefully he enjoyed the experience and learning something from the likes of brees and rodgers. Think its a bit early to say cams doing a freeman just yet
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by LimeyPanther on Jan 30, 2012 10:05 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Didn't watch much of the game
But I honestly think Cam did this one to himself. Not blaming him, but I think he may have pissed off the AFC defense when he started trying to be Cam and running around, making time to make the throw. When he started moving out of the pocket, and hit Smith for 55 yards, the defense turned it way up on him. He could have had a better game, but in the end, it’s the pro bowl, and means absolutely nothing.
The only issue I have with the game is that it’s the last thing we get to see for 5 months or so, and we will now have to listen to trolls talk about how overrated he was and how this game proves it.
Cam will get to prove them all foolishly wrong next year, but right now, it sucks because as much as he improved as the year went on, this looked like preseason Cam. Now on to watching the Giants destroy the Pats, and then mock draft watching until Free Agency starts.
Gotta be honest.
This “game” will be a distant memory within a week.
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That was exactly my biggest fear
I know Cam is going to be fine but I also know that all I’m going to hear during the offseason is how he broke down in the ProBowl. I also hope that this doesnt sway ROY voters
I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was
I'm pretty sure
The ROY vote is taken in the season.
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by Jake Humphrey on Jan 30, 2012 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
While I didn't really watch much at all...
There is nothing dumber than drawing conclusions from the Pro Bowl, the KING of exhibition games. Football is not a sport that lends itself to half-hearted effort. From what I have heard, the AFC started playing all of the sudden and Cam’s o-line really didn’t….am I concerned from his PRO BOWL?!?!??! performance, absolutely not, 0% concerned
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by SouthernPanther on Jan 30, 2012 10:21 AM EST reply actions
Who was the first rookie to throw a TD in the PB?
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by chop goes da weazel on Mar 31, 2011 12:32 PM PDT
by MikeTrain on Jan 30, 2012 10:28 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Can we just stop this Pro Bowl stuff.
You know Micheal Jordan “his royal Airness” was harassed by the other players in his first All Star game. Oh yes that’s right… the great MJ himself had a similar experience to Cam. So haters gonna hate. Its the freakin Pro Bowl guys, we don’t care really. Cam was messin around. Its for fun.
Can we focus on the draft and next season. Let’s stop commenting on this post, so that we prevent those freaking Trolls.
So who’s hot on draft boards these days?
by SimmerDownNow on Jan 30, 2012 10:30 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Take the good with the bad
Just because he’s our QB doesn’t mean we overlook that he played like crap this game
CAM....CAAAAAAAAM
by CamNewtonSBMVP on Jan 30, 2012 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
That 55 yard TD pass was sweet but other than that Who Cares
I was just happy to see some panthers scoring in the game. If I recall correctly that was onlt the second probowl TD by a panther ever. It was also funny to see Smitty do the SuperCam after his TD.
IT AIN'T SIZE OF THE DOG IN THE FIGHT BUT THE SIZE OF THE FIGHT IN THE DOG
not true
we have had plenty of probowl TDs. I think steve smith has had one every year he’s been (5 now) if not thsan most of his times. D-Will had 1 2 years ago, even Beason had a pick 6. I’m not sure if Delhomme had one the year he went
I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was
OK cool
I stand corrected. Thank you for pointing that out.
IT AIN'T SIZE OF THE DOG IN THE FIGHT BUT THE SIZE OF THE FIGHT IN THE DOG
Hung out to dry...
I watched the entire game and have to say, the NFC was pulling trick plays and the AFC got pissed and then started playing. The NFC never got that message, or at least the O Line didn’t. Cam had a bad day because the line was not doing ANYTHING to stop the D from getting to him. Seeing Smittie catch the first pass of the day was awesome though, and two TD passes from CAM was nice too. Honestly though, It looked like the one person playing when Cam was in the game was Cam and the AFC Defence.
All the aside, it was a game that meant nothing and was just for fun. Next season Cam will play well when it counts…
Panthers4Life
I agree with the O-Line
But Cam needs to learn to set his feet like the announcers kept saying.
CAM....CAAAAAAAAM
by CamNewtonSBMVP on Jan 30, 2012 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
Wish they would do away with the No Bowl...
With all the rules, half hearted performances with nothing at stake, the NFL should consider dumping the Pro bowl for that 17th game week. OR have an NFL Combine exhibition to include a cheerleader shake off or swimsuit competion during half time. When I saw CAM take the field with his shirt untucked, I knew his perception of the Pro Bowl had been reduced to a free trip to Hawaii. I dont think we will hear Coach Riverva mention Newton and Pro Bowl in the same sentence for awhile. Nevertheless, I am looking forward to an outstanding season.
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Cam desperately needs to improve his footwork.
His throwing motion is a purty when he steps into it. But far to often he has happy feet and just slings it. Correctable I assume… Provided he keeps the same work ethic he had last offseason.
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Cam got the Michael Jordan/Shaquille Oneal treatment
Isaiah Thomas told the players not to pass to MJ in his first AllStar game. And there was also a big fuss about Shaq in his 1st. The announcers said that Cam received the majority of media attention at the ProBowl this week. And clearly that ticked off a few other players, and they decided to take it to him.
This is how I roll, animal print pants out control.
Many of the big def names...
we played this year talked about getting the big hit on Cam. I think its in part because he is a rookie, avoids most hits making the big name guys look stupid and is sure to be a big star. His confidence is very high which probably irrates some as well. Plus Cam didn’t go down when he was in the grasp resulting in the AFC deciding to hit him if wasn’t going to play by gentlemens rule. This seemed to really flustered Cam who forgot everything he learned this year and played like last preseason. They took him down a couple of notches. I can’t say I was surprised, but hoped he could rise above them and kick there butts. Oh well.
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by Panthster on Jan 30, 2012 1:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Well it seems...
That unlike the AFC, I think alot of the NFC players don’t like playing with other players that are in their division. Drew Brees when he was in the game, he hardly ever looked at Smitty at all! He kept passing to Graham all the time…and those AFC defensive players really took some cheap shots at Cam, especially that guy from the Texans(can’t remember the name).
cheap shots?!
Hahah, Antonio Smith made his point when Cam tried to escape the pocket to the outside. Tsk Tsk. “Quickness, son, I has it too! You aint nobody yet, pup”
When you're not supposed to rush the passer
And you’re rushing the passer, they’re all cheap shots.
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by Smitty89 on Jan 30, 2012 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
when you're not rushing the passer you're not playing the game
The pro bowl should be competitive, without competition the pro-bowl is completely pointless… Either make it a proper game or scrap it, at the moment all the pro bowl is is a pat on the back and a holiday surfing.
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by LimeyPanther on Jan 30, 2012 2:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
True...
But when the AFC is rushing the passer and the NFC OL isn’t playing like the defense is rushing the passer, it presents a problem for the QB.
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agreed
The nfc o-line should have took a little pride in their work but at the same time, every bodies attitude towards the pro-bowl is wahoo, let’s muck about and throw 6 laterals. The whole thing is absurd, the nfc o-line was just doing what they thought they were supposed to do. I blame myself in part for watching that drivel. I wish the nfl would do something…anything to make the game more competitive. Either that or scrap it, its a poor advertisement for a great sport as it stands
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by LimeyPanther on Jan 30, 2012 3:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think it should be practice squad guys or something. Use it as a scouting tool. Kind of like the senior bowl.
I don’t know. Anything would be better than what we saw yesterday.
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Four words: Lingerie Bowl with Cheerleaders.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
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No GIF necessary for me.
This would be me if I found out I got to be all-time QB:
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
lol
“Gee, the QB seems to be having a hard time getting the play called in time.”
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
“And he keeps getting called for false starts with this strange rhythmic back and forth motion…”
We need a nose tackle.
“Apparently, he’s also trying to call an audible to the ‘Oh, Oh, Oh’ play.”
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
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Damn straight...
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I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
its seems this Lingerie cheerleaders bowl has in fact become the three perverts bowl
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by LimeyPanther on Jan 30, 2012 4:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
i call running back
Oh no ladies, you appear to have gang tackled me! Woe is me
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by LimeyPanther on Jan 30, 2012 4:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
lol
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
dont you have a lingerie league over there now already?
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by LimeyPanther on Jan 30, 2012 4:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
yes we do
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
I only watch one wrestling event a year and it is the Royal Rumble. I love that match I don’t know why but I think its wildly entertaining. So I was gonna switch it back and forth but when I saw that first run by the NFC where they went about 1/4 speed I turned it off.
When someone tells you that you are one in a million, what they are really saying is that there are about 1400 of you in China.
I like the Royal Rumble too.
I don’t pay for it anymore, but it was always my favorite of the PPV’s.
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The AFC defense..
Were the only guys that actually played this game. You can’t watch the NFC defensive guys stand up, lightly pat the opposing o-lineman, then wave their arms in the air a couple times before the QB throws the ball, then watch the AFC guys and tell me you see the same thing. Rather they were angry from previous NFC tactics or just trying to show up Cam because of who he is, they made a point to play (sometimes dirty) while everyone else was just having fun. The end result was reflective of that.
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Smear the Qweer featuring Cam Newton.
You know what Cam’s problem was?
He came out thinking he was some sort of superstar among the game’s best players, with his swagger, open-mouth gum chewing, shirt untucked, grinning like he was part of the crew of veterans playing the game for years. It goes to show, that despite saying all the right things when the cameras are on, the players on the field do the real summarizing.
I think most of the players would have let the whole act go, but when he tried to go all Cam on them trying to clown them with his running ability, he sealed his fate. So big props to all of the veterans for giving the young pup a nice lesson in humility.
Think about it, Cam, if you play like Dalton, do what you’re told, throw when you’re asked to, hand-off when you’re asked to, tuck in your shirt (dont try too hard to stand-out), play the pro-bowl as it should be played and you earn respect from the elite players who notice your work ethic and your respect for them. Pay your dues, fool.
Along the same vein, props to the guy who hit Graham on an overthrow- little payback for his earlier flexing! RESPECT, YOUN’UNS! hahah.
And I’m out.
Ok dude. How's the Jungle today?
Don’t.
He can’t chew his gum right? Is that what I’m hearing? Just don’t. The onside kicks had more to do with the tempo being turned up by the AFC defense. That, and the 4th qtr is always a little more up tempo, once the game starts to head down the stretch, and there’s easy money within reach.
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Wait
Are you trying to talk trash over a performance in the Pro Bowl? That’s nice.
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by Jake Humphrey on Jan 30, 2012 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
You seriously took time to write that pile of garbage?
Chewing gum is a crime? Running in the pro bowl is cheap now? The AFC became chippy after the second onside kick, not because Cam was running around them. Half the players didn’t have their jerseys tucked in. You fail on so many levels.
"What do you want to say to those critics now?"
"Just sit back and watch the show." -Cam Newton
LOL Nice.
I don't always fail, but when I do...
I do it awesomely.
by BusyBeingAwesome on Jan 30, 2012 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
lol
I think he is incapable of blinking…always got ’em wide open.
I like to think of myself as a one-man wolfpack.
I bet he don't blink less than me...
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
Jungle?
Is that another misapplied term, like a pack consisting of one animal?
It was the whole presentation. Cam, as a whole, came out thinking he was special and he got humbled by everyone, as a collective PACK.
hahah.
Do you think Drew or Rivers would have gotten heat in the 3rd or 4th? Nope.
heh, you Cam lovers are touchy! =)
One of the best trolls i've seen in a while.
"What do you want to say to those critics now?"
"Just sit back and watch the show." -Cam Newton
I respect your sensitivity.
Cam’s a freaking beast of an athlete and will be a great QB if he continues working.
My point is, this was the Pro-Bowl, as a rookie, you’ve got to be humbled, you’re playing with other elite players and you have to respect the game.
That’s it.
I don't think having your shirt untucked or chewing gum (which he does all game long in the regular season)
has an affect on anything. Yes, they got after him. To me, it was a sign of respect more than anything else. The NFC, on the flip-side, didn’t find Dalton worthy of such effort.
I like to think of myself as a one-man wolfpack.
Last I checked, no one plays in the Pro Bowl.
It’s essentially the NFL’s recess. No one studies film. No one practices before the game. This is silly.
ACC Championship Member Brandon Thompson is the new Jacoby Ford. You better pick him Panthers or you will be doomed to relive the 2010 season over and over again in the Twilight Zone.
Clemson 2011 ACC Champions! Look forward to doing it again next year! :D
I guess
Von Miller didn’t get that memo.
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The guy who didn't read the memo was the NFC OL man supposed to block Von.
Didn’t see who it was, but I suspect he was in on the whole “Let’s get Cam” charade they played in the 2nd half.
That was an open door policy.
At NO TIME did the AFC DL starters make ANY effort to cross the LOS when Rodgers or Brees was taking batting practice.
I haven’t watched this travesty of a “game” for decades, and will never waste the time again. No wonder the paying spectators were booing on so many snaps (I can’t call them ‘plays’)
Whether Miller was just trying to pad his resume, as a rookie, by recording sacks – or whether the AFC was pissed at the 2 on-side kicks and the fake punt showing them up – or whether the second string DL men were purposely trying to show Cam up as a rookie himself: it didn’t make sense to play an entire half, walking through the motions, then risk injury to a guy who was the only one being attacked with a vengeance.
Cam played like shit, and I’m not excusing that. His terrible overthrows were a reversion to habits I thought he’d corrected 6 months ago. But there’s no escaping the fact that Geno Atkins and Von Miller and Richard Seymour acted as if he had a bounty on his back.
Coming in here saying
How he portrayed himself to basically look like an ass, and deserved what he got last night is not the best way to start.
"What do you want to say to those critics now?"
"Just sit back and watch the show." -Cam Newton
cam's attitude and swagger are as much a part of his game as his throwing motion
You take away that and he’s not the same player. Furthermore I would want to see him playing any other way. Was he disrespectful? No… Was he arrogant? No… Was he cocky… Most definitely, its only arrogance when you can’t back it up. He didn’t play his best game but he will win rookie of the year.
I’m fairly sure that cam playing the way he did made some of the veterans smile a little bit. Where is it written that you have to be humbled? Honoured maybe, and I’m sure he was
Save us Pilares
by LimeyPanther on Jan 30, 2012 3:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Cinci Jungle
Judging by your verbal falletcio on Dalton I figured you must be from the Cincinnati SB nation site.
I like to think of myself as a one-man wolfpack.
Was this just me or the saints line
Didn’t give a 2 shit’s about blocking for newton. I mean give the guy a break
That, or they just weren't prepared for the AFC defense--who seemed to turn it up after multiple onside kicks.
I like to think of myself as a one-man wolfpack.
To be fair, the 2 onside kicks and fake punt were dick moves.
You’re not supposed to do that stuff in the Pro Bowl. It’s one of the unwritten rules.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
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Agreed.
I think they were willing to let the first one slide, but after the fake punt… they were angry.
I wanted to see Janikowski attempt to break the NFL record.
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Absolutely. Busch league for sure.
I think that has more to do with the increase in effort and tempo from the AFC. Not this ‘humbling Newton’ conspiracy.
I like to think of myself as a one-man wolfpack.
The NFC special team's coach wanted to get a good troll in?
He did his job. He got the other team fired up just in time for Cam Newton to get into the game. Haha.
ACC Championship Member Brandon Thompson is the new Jacoby Ford. You better pick him Panthers or you will be doomed to relive the 2010 season over and over again in the Twilight Zone.
Clemson 2011 ACC Champions! Look forward to doing it again next year! :D
I dunno. Nicks saved Cam on a couple of instances.
Cam Newton, when a reporter asks him who will win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday: "I'll tell you Sunday."
by Son of a Newton on Jan 30, 2012 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
Here's a 4th qtr comparison...
vs.
I couldn’t find a picture of Dalton with any NFC defenders around him….
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That's because they were afraid he would steal their souls...
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
by BW Smith on Jan 30, 2012 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Rightfully so.
I don't always fail, but when I do...
I do it awesomely.
by BusyBeingAwesome on Jan 30, 2012 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
shhhhhhh!!
They say he can hear the internet
Save us Pilares
by LimeyPanther on Jan 30, 2012 3:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
And the only defender that would get near him was Peppers, cause he has no soul.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
After reading the comments
I thought I would give my 2 cents.
1st – It’s the Pro Bowl. It’s stupid and a waste of time. I wish they would just do skill’s competitions like the old school QB club and make it kind of like the combine. Plus add some team skills or something similar to what the NBA does prior to the All-Star game.
2nd – It’s the Pro Bowl. It’s stupid and a waste of time. I do however think that something should be said for Cam’s poor showing. Regardless of what the Defense was doing, his accuracy was dreadful, and his body language was similar to when we were losing during the regular season. Listen, I am not putting a lot of stake into this silly PB game, but over the course of the season, Cam’s Body language would often dictate how he performed during the game. I just hope he can continue to work hard, correct the accuracy issues and step up and lead this team. I don’t want him throwing interceptions and going to sit on the end of the bench and pout. I want him to be pissed about it, and yelling at someone else for why it happened. It should never be his fault ;)
That being said, I love Cam and I am excitied about the future.
P.S. The Pro Bowl sucks
And over there in the tree, is a chipmunk nest. And that right there, is our corn, best in the city, it's delcious. And that is a crazy lady. So now you pretty much know what I do. Pretty dang exciting, huh?
I think that Cam went into this game relying on his natural ability rather than mechanics and scheme.
And personally, I don’t want to see him do that again, whether it’s the Pro Bowl, Preseason, or OTA’s.
Cam Newton, when a reporter asks him who will win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday: "I'll tell you Sunday."
by Son of a Newton on Jan 30, 2012 4:13 PM EST reply actions
I hate that in the only national chance for people to see him play he laid an egg
It just gave more ammunition to those saying Stafford should have made it over him. It would have been nice for him to play lights out and shut everyone up.
That being said, anyone who tries to evaluate an NFL player’s ability during the pro bowl must have been dropped on their head shortly after birth.
I’m referring of course to the throngs of people saying “Wow… Cam sucks. How did he make the pro bowl?” not folks concerned about his mechanics etc in game.
What you trying to say?
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Appropriate the game was on NBC
Cam was a Not-Ready-For-Prime-Time Player. I am so happy we still have Chud, and Shula will have an off-season with him! Shula has a reputation as one of the best QB coaches in football: I hope he can work on the footwork and reads.
By the way, did you notice how quickly the pocket collapsed in the fourth quarter?
Yeah, that was a major factor.
Not to mention he was going up against Revis, Bailey, and Joseph in the Secondary.
Cam Newton, when a reporter asks him who will win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday: "I'll tell you Sunday."
by Son of a Newton on Jan 30, 2012 5:08 PM EST up reply actions
The Pro bowl could have been on Fox
And people still wouldn’t watch, it’s not a fun watch
Its the pro-bowl
probably the least entertaining/exciting All-star game in sports, who really cares? Newton could have spent his portion of the game handing the ball to the AFC and blocking for them, and I wouldn’t bother me in the least (actually that might make things more fun)
We know what Cam can do, and most people don’t watch the the bowl anyway.
Differance in attitud
The AFC defense acted as though they were on a mission, had the desire and will to win the game, it was not just a game for them. For some reason they went after Cam much harder than they went after Bree or Rodgers and the NFC hardly made any effort to go after Dalton in the same manner. Did anybody see how hard it was to bring Cam down sure they did get him down but it would have been easier to dowith the otherqb on the field. It seemed as though they were mad and perhaps thought that if they did not pot preasure on him as they did that he a rookie would do something to make them look ba. I don’t worry about Cam next season in the game he was put in a system that was not the one for him or the skills that he has, look at what happened when Tebow was asked to play like every other NFL qb, during the next season Cam will work out of a system that he thrives in first time worked under the same offensive coach and same offense had full set of training camps and mini camps. The coaches now know him and have prepared to help him in the areas that he needs to improve and he has a better understanding of the offense and his teammates. It doesn’t matter there are going to be those to find faults with Cam no matter what. All Icare about is the Carolina Panthers and them becomming a better team and am glad we have Cam not Luck.
I think the AFC just decided they were going to make sure their rookie look better
While the NFC was just having fun
No matter what it doesnt matter and it can only help Cam being around pro bowl players for a week
Also things he may have picked up from Brees and Rogers couldn’t hurt
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 31, 2012 7:40 PM EST reply actions
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