Dan Patrick Interviews Cam Newton

by Spanglerb on Feb 3, 2012 10:35 AM EST

Cam Newton was interviewed on the Dan Patrick show today.

Some highlights for you:

Cam is in full pitchman mode - He showed off his Under Armor and Gatorade swag.

Playoffs!?!?!?!?!?!?!? - Cam says no playoffs next year will be a disappointment.

Tebow - Says he would be able to take Tebow in a Friendly Wrestling Match and that he is has respect for Tebow.

Cam always comes off as genuine in his interviews, sometimes to his own detriment. I am a fan of Dan Patrick and his laid back style that allows athletes to drop their guard. It unfortunately seemed to hurt Cam in this interview a little bit. Cam tripped up when he was asked to guarantee the playoffs next year. He tried to brush it off then took the bait and then back tracked a little in saying that any year without the playoffs is a disappointment.

Overall it was a interesting, if short interview. danpatrick.com usually posts interviews on their website within a couple of days so check it out.

My personal view is that Cam, as always, comes off as genuine and it appears that he has no interview coach. He continuously turned away from the mic while speaking, says what is on his mind, and even when he filters what he is saying he doesn't filter what he is saying. That is my favorite part of any interview that I see with him. Especially after all the pre-draft detractors saying that he was phoney and fake, it appears that the opposite is the case.

I hope that Gatorade doesn't get a hold of him now that he is one of the many faces of the product and turn him into a Payton Manning pitchman prototype that never says anything.

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Cam was also on Colin Cowheard for ESPN. Said he Gained 10 pounds this season.

From twitter Jason McIntyre

Cam Newton said he currently weighs 263 pounds. That’s probably bigger than 75% of linebackers. Biggest freak in NFL history, right?

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by MMA_PITBULL on Feb 2, 2012 10:58 AM EST reply actions

Yeah I knew he wasn't no 248.

We need a nose tackle.

by ERL on Feb 2, 2012 11:25 AM EST up reply actions

yea same here

by mlrupert on Feb 2, 2012 11:26 AM EST up reply actions

Cam was on with Colin right after Demarcus Ware and both was surprised Cam was actually bigger LOL

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by MMA_PITBULL on Feb 2, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions

Yea +

Why is he listed at 6’6 but is always the tallest pi there. Is he wearing lifts in his cleets? Lol.

"Shh! Be quiet everyone. That includes me. Shh! Who’s making that noise? Oh, it’s me again…"

by Panthster on Feb 2, 2012 12:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

He was like 6"5 and 3/4 at the Combine.

But that just goes to show you that there are a lot of guys with inflated measurables, because you’re right…he is usually the tallest cat in the crowd.

We need a nose tackle.

by ERL on Feb 2, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions

colin interview starts about 15 minutes in

http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=7533241

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by MMA_PITBULL on Feb 2, 2012 2:14 PM EST up reply actions

thx for posting thiis interview mma

I’ll have to listen to the interview with dan asap.

by Coldsoda on Feb 2, 2012 7:06 PM EST up reply actions

It does seem that many "Super Star Athlets"

tend to become robotic after they get a tast of the advertiseing money. However I feelt that Cam is more like the Big Arostole than Manning. Also once someone is brought up to speak their mind it is hard to put a lid on it so that is good news as well.

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by McGarnacle on Feb 2, 2012 11:25 AM EST reply actions

I could take one, but there's like 6 of 'em on my screen at any given time.

Don’t think anyone who posts here has any control over it though.

We need a nose tackle.

by ERL on Feb 2, 2012 11:27 AM EST up reply actions

As far as I know: we don't have control over it.

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by BW Smith on Feb 2, 2012 12:00 PM EST up reply actions

I meant to say "sans BW, no one has control over it..."

We need a nose tackle.

by ERL on Feb 2, 2012 12:18 PM EST up reply actions

LOL

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(noticed I avoided copyright infringement with “sans” instead of “minus.”)

We need a nose tackle.

by ERL on Feb 2, 2012 2:29 PM EST up reply actions

(well played)

The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace

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by BW Smith on Feb 2, 2012 2:36 PM EST up reply actions

I applaud you sir

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by MMA_PITBULL on Feb 2, 2012 3:05 PM EST up reply actions

just turned it off

ahhh terrible.. it’s everywhere!

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Yeah, I have adblocker for Firefox… works perfectly

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You blocked the ads but still got hammered by your spell checker!
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I see no ads at all

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by McGarnacle on Feb 3, 2012 9:48 AM EST up reply actions

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by Jaxon on Feb 2, 2012 4:13 PM EST up reply actions

I was gonna say the same thing. Can't stand seeing that crap

by PantherPlane on Feb 2, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions

makes coming on here at work really tough

They already think I’m a creep this just reaffirms it

"How come when you wake up from being blacked out drunk you've never done anything productive? You're never like dude, I think I built a shed last night. I don't know if I'm ready for a shed right now. This shed is ruining my life!"

by Imisshooooooooov on Feb 2, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions

Just saw its supposed to end today or tomorrow

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by Jaxon on Feb 2, 2012 4:15 PM EST up reply actions

Also on Cam:

I think he definitely comes off as genuine in his interviews, but I know he is holding back. Sometimes you can see the entire depth of his confidence (that sometimes borderlines on arrogance) and I don’t fault him at all for it. It’s one thing for someone like Mark Sanchez or Matt Ryan to be cocky when they’ve reached their ceiling. But Cam has a reason for his confidence…he is a freak of nature and his potential is so great that I don’t think anyone really knows what he can accomplish.

by PantherPlane on Feb 2, 2012 11:58 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance

"Shh! Be quiet everyone. That includes me. Shh! Who’s making that noise? Oh, it’s me again…"

by Panthster on Feb 2, 2012 12:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Indeed

"if you see my face again, it means I scored again" Steve Smith..

by cnterfld21 on Feb 2, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions

This is a nothing story.

Which QB, especially a previous number 1 draft pick coming off a stupidly good rookie season, wouldn’t be disappointed not to make the playoffs.

The media is constantly trying to trip Newton up with his perceived cockiness and arrogance. Does it matter that he’s the way it is? If it leads him to a Superbowl or two and a HOF career, who in the Carolinas (or here in England) will give a damn?

Aren’t sports journalists just failed athletes anyway?

by Zavala on Feb 2, 2012 4:23 PM EST reply actions

I thought a sports journalist was a journalist

by Relax on Feb 2, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions

I'd compare Cam to Kevin Durant

Both love to play the game more than anything and show it. Both guys sorta broke the mold about body type and possibility/upside. Both are ultra competitive.

by Relax on Feb 2, 2012 4:25 PM EST reply actions

I think Durant is overrated.

But I agree with your point.

We need a nose tackle.

by ERL on Feb 2, 2012 4:30 PM EST up reply actions

overrated

He IS the best scorer in the NBA. sry to change the subject.

by Coldsoda on Feb 2, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions

This

Also: don’t talk about my thunder. OKC!

by DoubleT-Dlo on Feb 3, 2012 1:55 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

That’s kind of my point…all he does is score.

He’s 6 foot 9 and he can’t get a rebound. Averages 4 assists despite having the offense flow through him every possession he’s in the game.

Just not my kind of basketball, I guess.

We need a nose tackle.

by ERL on Feb 3, 2012 9:28 AM EST up reply actions

I still the Magic Johnson is the best comparison out there.

I don't always fail, but when I do...
I do it awesomely.

by BusyBeingAwesome on Feb 2, 2012 6:53 PM EST up reply actions

Disagree completely

Kd never gets in the spotlight, and Cam would compare freakwise to lbj ugh

"What up? We're three cool guys looking for other cool guys who wanna hang out in our party mansion. Nothing sexual. Dudes in good shape encouraged. If you're fat, you should be able to find humor in the little things." Again, NOTHING SEXUAL

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