CAM's analysis in his NFL combine report

[formersoldier71]

NFL Scouting Combine buzz and analysis - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN

Cam Newton's commentary that he wants to be an "entertainer and an icon" drew a ton of eye-rolls from coaches and executives off the air.

That's real leadership potential, there.

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

The problem with Stanzi is he is just as likely to toss an interception as a completion. If he could get on a team with a decent line, I think he will be a pretty good NFL QB.

yes but with cam, gabbert and mallet's question marks, Id rather go for value. If stanzi doesnt work out I can get rid of him without sinking my career or millions of dollars in bonus money.

 

[Redwood Forrest]

He's in for a rude awakening. He's too full of himself right now, calling himself an icon and such. The team he'll be going to probably won't have a very good o-line and Cam likes to pull it down and take off up the middle, he'll stop that after getting dehorned a few times. Plus, I think the speed of the game in the NFL is gonna really be his undoing. He won't be able to out-athlete pro defenses.

Cam will have to be the star. He will never make it as just another player (see Florida). His career will be short.

 

[Elefantman]

For $200K he is a bargain.

 

[CrimsonProf]

Looks like the Cammy Cam Juice ain't working.

Veteran scout: Cam Newton “looks terrible” during Combine workout | ProFootballTalk

 

[GMacFan]

I've really gotta give Malzhan credit though. They say you can't coach stupid. Malzhan makes a living doing it everyday.

Does anyone think that good quarterback prospects are eventually gonna be turned off by Malzhan's "user-friendly" offense. Of course, judging by every single Auburn player and commit I've ever heard speak since Chizik has been there (with the exception of Therezie, who was very well-spoken) intelligence and decision-making isn't a priority at the Barn.

 

[Alasippi]

In terms of overall intelligence Cam seems to be fairly articulate. But that's different from football intelligence and reading through progressions etc.

I think he's an amazing athlete but I just don't see him making it as a quarterback in the NFL, simply because, as I've stated before, regardless of who drafts him, he'll basically be a freshman in college trying to learn and execute a system ten times more complicated than anything he's ever experienced.

The only way he has a chance is if he goes to a team willing to build the offense around him.

As desperate as some teams are that ultimately might happen and be his saving grace, but I'll believe it when I see it.

sip

 

[bayoutider]

I've really gotta give Malzhan credit though. They say you can't coach stupid. Malzhan makes a living doing it everyday.

Does anyone think that good quarterback prospects are eventually gonna be turned off by Malzhan's "user-friendly" offense. Of course, judging by every single Auburn player and commit I've ever heard speak since Chizik has been there (with the exception of Therezie, who was very well-spoken) intelligence and decision-making isn't a priority at the Barn.

Actually it was Ron White who said You can't fix stupid and Auburn is proving him right.

 

[CrimsonProf]

In terms of overall intelligence Cam seems to be fairly articulate. But that's different from football intelligence and reading through progressions etc.

I think he's an amazing athlete but I just don't see him making it as a quarterback in the NFL, simply because, as I've stated before, regardless of who drafts him, he'll basically be a freshman in college trying to learn and execute a system ten times more complicated than anything he's ever experienced.

The only way he has a chance is if he goes to a team willing to build the offense around him.

As desperate as some teams are that ultimately might happen and be his saving grace, but I'll believe it when I see it.

sip

Being articulate and being intelligent are two vastly different things. I'll be damned if Cam Newton has a decent book in his entire life, the Bible notwithstanding.

 

[Alasippi]

Being articulate and being intelligent are two vastly different things. I'll be damned if Cam Newton has a decent book in his entire life, the Bible notwithstanding.

and the problem with that is??

 

[CrimsonProf]

and the problem with that is??

I'm suggesting that, other than the Bible, Newton has never seriously read a book. He is, what, twenty-two years old. I'm saying that is a problem. If I need to explain why that is a serious problem, then we have a serious impasse.

 

[illinitide]

the way he and his father carry on, I don't think they've even read the bible, or skipped some of it.

 

[Dplymkr88]

the way he and his father carry on, I don't think they've even read the bible, or skipped some of it.

I would say so...


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[GreatMarch]

Thinking about this, how many QBs have come from spread offenses in college and become successful at the NFL level? I know the kid in St Louis had a good first year and think he will improve, but he is the only one that comes to mind. A pro Style offense is vastly different from a spread whether you talk about the type that Malzahn runs or Urban Meyer ran. I have heard that the spread is used by many in college because it is easier to coach. With the 20 hour week, coaches do not have the time (not the expertise) to coach a multiple or pro style offense. Also, the spread forces the defense into certain alignments that make reads easier and thus less teaching time is needed in practise and game prep. Granted, I know the spread is a new offense but can any of you name a guy that was successful at the pro level after being in a spread?

 

[rizolltizide]

Looks like the Cammy Cam Juice ain't working.

Veteran scout: Cam Newton “looks terrible” during Combine workout | ProFootballTalk

Krent Dilger disagrees.

 

[J.E.B. Stuart]

ESPN talking heads today said his stock dropped. Said he DID NOT do good in the meetings with teams on "head" issues, even tho he looked good, except throwing on the field. Said that Buffalo was now wanting to know what his Wonderling score is going to be, worried.