Cam Newton admits he didn't dive for final fumble to avoid injury
I personally don't care either way about the guy's TD celebrations or his recent postgame presser, but you absolutely have to sell out when you're trying to mount a comeback in the frickin' Super Bowl...
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25478579/cam-newton-explai…
February 9th, 2016 at 8:59 PM ^
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February 9th, 2016 at 6:43 PM ^
That's not going to be looked upon positively by his teammates.
Idc for the celebrations or the post-game presser stuff either, but you gotta go all out for that ball when the game is on the line.
It's not like the Panthers were down 30 all game. Although 6 points felt like 30 at times with Vonn Miller n co rushing after Cam.
February 9th, 2016 at 6:55 PM ^
Scottie Pippen thinks Cam's actions were A-OK!
February 9th, 2016 at 6:56 PM ^
Did he have a worse game than Peyton Manning?
He faced a harder pass rush and gave up the ball when it was knocked loose. Would you have expected Tom Brady to do the same thing people are criticizing Cam for? No, I don't think so. Please. There were 4 minutes left in the game at the point of that fumble. If he saves the posession at what point do they convert?
February 9th, 2016 at 7:00 PM ^
February 10th, 2016 at 7:49 AM ^
....quit on his team. He said his leg was in an awkward position, but what about the 2-3 steps he took before his leg got in that awkward position? What was he trying to do? It almost looks like he was gonna try to kick the ball towards the sideline but then decided not to, or maybe he thought it would take a candy hop up into his arms? From the moment he fumbled it he was tentative which shows that he was more worried about himself than the team.
February 9th, 2016 at 7:00 PM ^
February 9th, 2016 at 7:12 PM ^
mates apprecaite that. I would think a few offensive linemen may quit at some point next year during a heavy pass rush, because the game is out of reach anyway. Stupid logic, cant defend his action sorry.
February 9th, 2016 at 7:14 PM ^
February 9th, 2016 at 7:26 PM ^
Tom Brady would've dove after that ball. Manning would have too. Hell even Russell Wilson if we're looking at Newton's peers.
Did you not see the AFC Championship games when their old asses were running for their lives getting their respective teams first downs?
Brady even led his team in rushing in the divisional and championship games.
February 9th, 2016 at 7:34 PM ^
If Tom Brady didn't go after the ball, that would also be embarrassing.
February 9th, 2016 at 9:26 PM ^
That is rediculous. Why would Char blue ask that? Doesn't make sense to even bring him into the conversation. Who knows what any QB (not named Harbaugh) would do in that situation it's pure speculation. I agree with Magnus, whoever would have pulled back would have looked bad.
February 10th, 2016 at 2:06 PM ^
This was in week 17 against the Dolphins
@stoolpresidente wk 17...brady still diving for fumbles against suh...good job cam pic.twitter.com/hjpUxlAY5U
— Pappas (@Papdaddii12) February 8, 2016
February 9th, 2016 at 7:53 PM ^
"Did he have a worse game than Peyton Manning?"
Why is this relevant? Going into this game did anyone expect Manning to go out and light it up for 400 yards? No he needed to go out and give the defense a chance to win the game. Once they got the 10 point lead it was reel it in and don't do anything stupid.
Going into this game the story was Cam vs the Denver defense. The Denver defense won. Going into this game it was "can Peyton not lose the game for them"? He didn't lose the game for them.
So I would say yes he did have a worse game than Peyton considering the expectations. Is that entirely fair? No not really but the Pathers needed Cam to win it for them. Instead he turned the ball over three times basically handing the Broncos 15 points.
"Please. There were 4 minutes left in the game at the point of that fumble. If he saves the posession at what point do they convert?"
4 minuites left in a 6 point game. No they likely don't convert the 4th down. They punt and let the defense get them the ball back.
Carolina's defense in that game was statistically better than Denvers. The 4 drives that the Denver offense scored on (so not including the scoop and score) totaled 24 plays for 110 yards. This wasn't the Carolina defense giving up the game. It was Cam being unable to protect the ball.
http://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2016%2F0207%2Fsig_wp_gr…
You see that 25% drop there at the end of 4th? That was the TD on the 4 yard drive after the Cam Newton fumble.
FYI, I was just as critical of Brady after the AFC championship game. The Pats needed Brady to win them that game because the were outclassed defensively and in the running game. He couldn't pull it off because he couldn't protect the ball and those turnovers lead directly to points for Denver.
February 9th, 2016 at 10:12 PM ^
February 9th, 2016 at 8:41 PM ^
Newton made a business decision instead of a football decision when he chose not to dive on that ball.
February 10th, 2016 at 9:03 AM ^
The fact that he did it shows he's a selfish coward.
The fact that he admitted it shows he's a stupid selfish coward.
February 9th, 2016 at 6:48 PM ^
It's too easy for teams to get away with cutting injured players.
February 9th, 2016 at 7:39 PM ^
I doubt the MVP has to worry about getting cut
February 9th, 2016 at 6:51 PM ^
February 9th, 2016 at 8:36 PM ^
February 9th, 2016 at 6:53 PM ^
Harbaugh would've dove in there, and he has a deformed arm to prove it.
February 9th, 2016 at 7:24 PM ^
Honestly, if I saw Harbaugh on the scrren dive in on that play and recover, it would have somehow seemed to make sense
February 9th, 2016 at 6:56 PM ^
Dude was about to be the new face of the NFL. I think that's on hold now.
February 9th, 2016 at 6:58 PM ^
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February 9th, 2016 at 7:02 PM ^
Can you deal with it? Most of those outside Carolina think this guy is an asshole anyway, so your point is? In the same way that Tom Brady pisses people off. What's the difference, skin color?
February 9th, 2016 at 7:04 PM ^
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February 9th, 2016 at 8:21 PM ^
True racism is out there and it is shitty. And doing something completely stupid like claiming I would give Cosby the benefit of the doubt if he were white detracts from the entire argument. Don't be that guy.
February 9th, 2016 at 10:05 PM ^
And he just doubled down, with all that "show me a loser" crap. Terrible role model. Yes Cam, we want you to be like "this guy or that guy".
February 9th, 2016 at 7:31 PM ^
He was the only reason the team still had a chance. His O-line sucked, Jonathan Stewart was hurt and his WR corps was never great this season outside of Greg Olson.
People dislike Cam because he showboats while calling it "having fun". People like Russell Wilson because he can win with good sportsmanship. One acts like an ass, the other acts with class. And skin color has nothing to do with it.
And that's such bullshit to throw Brady in this. Damn near everyone outside of Boston or without a pair of maize and blue clothing hates him. Why? Because even though he wins, people think him and the Patriots cheat. Again, because of a perception that he's not playing the game the right way.
Oh..me and Cam Newton share the same skin color and I don't like his act. His buffonery and brooding personality when things aren't going well makes me appreciate Megatron and Barry Sanders even more.
February 9th, 2016 at 8:02 PM ^
"People dislike Cam because he showboats while calling it "having fun". People like Russell Wilson because he can win with good sportsmanship."
For me its how level the player is. Russel Wilson approaches everything very workman-like. He is calm and even keel win or lose.
Here is Wilson at arguable his lowest point (something like 30 minutes after the super bowl INT last year).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmsYJ5XxCJ0
Clearly he is bummed out but he does what you are supposed to do. What you learn about sportsmanship from the time you are 5 years old. You compliment the other guy. You don't direct any blame unless its at yourself. You stand up and be the leader your team needs you to be when they need it the most.
February 9th, 2016 at 8:17 PM ^
February 9th, 2016 at 8:19 PM ^
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February 9th, 2016 at 9:15 PM ^
(I sure hope this ends up under the correct post)
February 9th, 2016 at 6:58 PM ^
February 9th, 2016 at 7:38 PM ^
Supposedly his leg was contorted and his body wouldn't let him dive. That's what he is claiming, which is kind of understandable, if it's true. That's alot different than not wanting to dive into a pile.
February 9th, 2016 at 6:58 PM ^
Cam Newton is who everyone though he was?
February 9th, 2016 at 11:27 PM ^
February 9th, 2016 at 6:58 PM ^
The instant I saw that play, I knew that would be a play that Cam would regret for the rest of his life. Dude, it's the Superbowl, you gotta go all out!
February 9th, 2016 at 7:48 PM ^
But he's not going to regret it at all.
February 10th, 2016 at 9:12 AM ^
If he never makes another SuperBowl he will. That's what he'll be remembered for forever.
Hello Scott Norwood and Jackie Smith.
February 9th, 2016 at 7:00 PM ^
This guy is clueless in terms of understanding how to endear himself to others. Even if Cam didn't think it was worth it, he should never ADMIT to it. Wonder how his veteran teammates feel about coming this close and having their MVP not leave it all on the field.
February 9th, 2016 at 7:10 PM ^
just as Patriot players feel the same about Tom Brady. Can we get over the fact that Cam Newton didn't fall on a loose ball that Brady or Manning wouldn't have sacrificed themselves to dive on or get under the same circumstances. Seriously, the Panthers were outplayed and lost that game as a team which was outperformed in all phases by the Broncos. In fact, the least successful contributing factor to the Bronco victory was the work of the offense and Peyton Manning's performance which was less than effective and would have been the downfall of the team if the defense hadn't been so dominant.
February 9th, 2016 at 7:18 PM ^
Tom Brady would have dove for the ball. No question in my mind. He is too competitive to not go all out, especially in the Superbowl.
February 9th, 2016 at 7:24 PM ^
I have zero doubt Brady would've been underneath the pile gouging someone's eye out if it meant a chance for another super bowl win.