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#1 Overall Pick 2011 - Cam Newton (now also 2011 Offensive Rookie Of The Year)

Discussion in 'Carolina Panthers' started by meatpile, Apr 28, 2011.

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  1. Apr 28, 2011 at 9:24 PM #31
    rake

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    Either:
    a). the 4 QBs that have gone in the first 12 picks are better than we all think
    b). the rest of the top tier talent in this draft is worse than we all think
    c). at least four teams are EXTREMELY desperate for QBs
     
  2. Apr 28, 2011 at 9:26 PM #32
    Marauder

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    theres always the chance theyll make a good pick with one of their #1 overall picks the next few years
     
  3. Apr 28, 2011 at 9:27 PM #33
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    Let's face it, if we would have passed on Newton our organization would have gotten criticized up and down by the media.
     
  4. Apr 28, 2011 at 9:29 PM #34
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    . .. and the media has WAY too much fuckin power, even in the world of sports
     
  5. Apr 28, 2011 at 9:30 PM #35
    PantherPaul

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  6. Apr 28, 2011 at 9:31 PM #36
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    when you are 2-14, you have to take a chance. a cb and wr are pointless.
     
  7. Apr 28, 2011 at 9:34 PM #37
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    Atlanta gets Julio Jones. Just great
     
  8. Apr 28, 2011 at 9:38 PM #38
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    They gave up a lot to get him though.:11GoPanthers:
     
  9. Apr 28, 2011 at 9:38 PM #39
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    What he brings: Newton has the physical tools -- frame, arm strength, mobility -- teams covet,and he proved last year he can play at a high level while dealing with the kind of adversity that comes with the territory for first overall picks. He flashes above-average accuracy when his footwork is sound but he is the definition of a boom-or-bust prospect. He played in a run-heavy scheme that simplified his reads and signaled plays in from the sideline. It doesn?t mean he can't be successful running a pro style offense. It just means that he faces a steeper learning curve. Inconsisent footwork causes him to miss the strike zone too much and he needs to do a better job of keeping his eyes downfield when forced to move around. Finally, there are the polarizing intangibles. Some question his maturity and ability to win over the locker room at the NFL level while others point to his record as proof that he's an effective leader. He led his team to a JUCO championship two years ago and led Auburn to an FBS championship last year.

    How he fits: Carolina is a team with a lot of needs and could not pass on someone the Panthers feel should be the face of their franchise. They are desperate for a QB who can produce because their offense was the worst in the NFL. Matt Moore will probably not be back and that leaves Jimmy Clausen and Tony Pike as the Panthers only other real QB options. As a result, Newton will probably be forced to play early. But if there is a silver lining, this has been a pretty good running team, which can help take some pressure off him early. This is the ultimate roll of the dice. This could be a great pick to turn the franchise around or set the Panthers back for five years.
     
  10. Apr 28, 2011 at 9:42 PM #40
    kshead

    kshead What's the spread?

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    Atlanta overpaid. If I'm wrong I'll eat these words, of course.

    But I don't see it.
     
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