Posted on 01/27/2016 2:41:27 PM PST by Cecily
CHARLOTTE, N.C. â Panthers quarterback Cam Newton suggested for the first time Wednesday that race may play a factor in why he's become a lightning rod for public criticism.
"I'm an African-American quarterback that scares people because they haven't seen nothing that they can compare me to," said the 6-foot-5, 245-pound Newton.
The No. 1 pick in the 2011 NFL draft out of Auburn, Newton has his share of detractors who either don't like how he plays, his celebrations or his abundance of self-confidence.
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Thank you. Thank you very much.
I’m rooting for the old guy, as is usually the case. I don’t hold this against Cam Newton, he’s younger than his years, and like most athletes, talks trash. Sidebar.
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The funny thing is, the Panthers offensive line is awesome. Giving him an incredible amount of time to make plays. But I guess mentioning that would take away from what is really important... Cam.
If I may....Just another black victim racist who is always ready to play the racist victim card of hatred self pity.
And here I thought he seemed like just a nice college kid.
Not much of a football watcher huh?
Sorry...but have the courage to call a racist a racist!
All I can say is gig em Aggies!
I feel for Denver. They’ve appeared in more Super Bowls than any other team but yet has only won 2 of them.
How about a tree.
A light pole?
A telephone pole, an advertisement post, pier piling, street sign.
Give me a minute or two, I'll think of some more...
I’ll stand by the 5, but give me a few days to think over that amount. :)
Warren Moon played quarterback for the Edmonton Eskimos 1978-1983 and helped them win 4 Grey Cup's in a row. After winning the CFL's "Most Outstanding Player" award in 1983 he moved on to the NFL. He played in 9 pro bowls among other accomplishments.
Warren Moon was black. I wouldn't compare Cam Newton to him.
:)
I gave up on pro sports, especially football, years ago. It’s nice to have all the extra time in fall and winter. Hard to believe I went from having two season tickets for a pro team years ago to not even knowing or caring who is going to the Super Bowl. They still have that, don’t they?
I had never heard of Cam Newton, but when I did I thought it was a new company trying to unseat GoPro.
Then he was released or fired!
Never could understand that.
It is hugh ... Shirley someone can fis dis.
He must be scampering. How many children out of wedlock does he have?
I’m not sure how many
His girlfriend is thick....
He’s best black pro QB since the original but unlike Moon he’s a jackass
McNair was good
Black QBs are exciting for a fast game but to marshall a come from behind not so much
They get hurt easier which is one reason it’s gone to the sissies since Neitzchke and Tatum days
All these protective rules make for a faster more offense oriented game
But so far I just don’t see black OBs gaining superiority like say blacks have with defensive backs
You never know but it will be a serious smart one
Not a black Manziel equivalent
You can get bookie stats on black QBs......
But "Me" is.
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