- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Why is everyone so pro-Cam Newton? Is this a race thing?
Posted on 8/22/21 at 7:26 am to TackySweater
Posted on 8/22/21 at 7:26 am to TackySweater
I would think it has more to do with the fact that no rookie QB has ever even played in a Super Bowl, much less won one, but if you’d rather make it about race, be my guest.
1
Posted on 8/22/21 at 7:26 am to TackySweater
Cam Newton has played very well during preseason but also pundits like Cowherd are obsessed with QBs who have "athletic ability" in the modern age of football. They don't think a true pocket passer can succeed anymore and they have labeled Mac Jones as a true pocket passer. The problem is, that's not entirely accurate. Jones is more athletic than people give him credit for and his forty time is actually better than the "athletic" Patrick Mahomes. Jones just doesn't use his wheels to scramble all that often. He uses them to move comfortably within the pocket.
However, that shirtless pic of Mac Jones from two years ago haunts him in journalist circles. They see that dad bod and automatically assume he's slower than molasses.
However, that shirtless pic of Mac Jones from two years ago haunts him in journalist circles. They see that dad bod and automatically assume he's slower than molasses.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 7:42 am to TexasTiger08
quote:
Good Cam
Hasn't been a thing in a long time.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 7:47 am to RollTide1987
quote:
They don't think a true pocket passer can succeed anymore
And Tom Brady is still the reigning, undisputed, defending super bowl champion of the world. But they love to talk about a running qb.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 8:00 am to SECSolomonGrundy
quote:
And Tom Brady is still the reigning, undisputed, defending super bowl champion of the world. But they love to talk about a running qb.
That and they conveniently forget that, at age 42, Brady - who is probably the most un-athletic QB in the NFL - threw for over 4,600 yards and 40 TDs last year. As a pocket passer. I don't get everyone's obsession with this idea that you need dual threat guys like Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, or Dak Prescott to succeed in today's game.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 8:04 am to RollTide1987
Dak was never that athletic in the pros. Kyler Murray and Lamar Jackson are the only true running qbs, and Lamar can't throw if his life depended on it. The Ravens will never go to a super bowl with Lamar.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 8:05 am to RollTide1987
quote:Clearly, it’s a phase.
I don't get everyone's obsession with this idea that you need dual threat guys like Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, or Dak Prescott to succeed in today's game.
Just like most of the NFL’s history when it was claimed you couldn’t win with a dual threat QB. The NFL has always leaned toward the unathletic, “smart” guy over the athletic freak.
But the game has changed.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 8:11 am to macjonesgoat
quote:He can be.
Dak was never that athletic in the pros
quote:False.
Kyler Murray and Lamar Jackson are the only true running qbs
Deshaun Watson, Josh Allen, Russell Wilson and Cam Newton are all true running QBs. Some of them just so happen to be really good as passing, too, which doesn’t force them to always run. Some offenses also scheme around their QB running while others don’t.
quote:The guy has a career passer rating of 102.6, career completion percentage of 64%, and has thrown for over 3 x’s as many TD as INT. He’s also 30-7 as a starter. PLUS his rushing numbers.
and Lamar can't throw if his life depended on it.
So, yeah, he sucks.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 8:26 am to TackySweater
I would say that when playing well and healthy Cam Newton is exciting. At his peak he was one of the best Fantasy Football QBs with his rushing TDs. He can be an exciting player to watch.
Plus, no one likes Alabama so it's fun to root against Mac Jones.
Plus, no one likes Alabama so it's fun to root against Mac Jones.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 8:35 am to TackySweater
Because they want some one that will sacrifice their body for the tea...
Never mind
Never mind
Posted on 8/22/21 at 8:53 am to Hurricane Mike
quote:
Dim
YEAH! YOU TOLD HIM! I bet he’s hanging his head in shame right now.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 8:59 am to TTsTowel
Lamar Jackson's playoff record 0-2
Posted on 8/22/21 at 9:34 am to macjonesgoat
quote:
Lamar Jackson's playoff record 0-2
Peyton Manning started his career 0-3 in the playoffs. OMG he must have sucked too
Posted on 8/22/21 at 10:02 am to macjonesgoat
quote:Again, wrong. It’s almost like you’re a dumb frick.
Lamar Jackson's playoff record 0-2
Baltimore beat Tennessee in the playoffs last year.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 10:47 am to JakeFromStateFarm
I’m just taking cues from what the media has already blatantly established.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 11:25 am to SECSolomonGrundy
quote:
And Tom Brady is still the reigning, undisputed, defending super bowl champion of the world. But they love to talk about a running qb.
Yeah when will the media start to give Tom Brady some recognition
Posted on 8/22/21 at 11:53 am to Sterling Archer
Ok let’s start comparing Lamar to Peyton…… dumbass.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 12:05 pm to TackySweater
quote:
Listened to sports radio earlier tonight. Two stations actually. They were so hardcore in support of Cam Newton bring the undisputed starter. No question about it and nobody could understand a world where anyone even brought up the idea of Mac Jones starting.
Sounds like you’re just listening to bad radio but Cam very likely will be the starter for week 1
Posted on 8/22/21 at 12:07 pm to TackySweater
No idiot it’s because like 3-4 years ago he was a perineal top QB winning MVP awards so it’s hard for people to accept he fell off a cliff so fast
Posted on 8/22/21 at 12:53 pm to TackySweater
Well alot of people don't like Cam because he's a black QB. So yes, it's a race thing.
Page 2 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News