Panthers haven’t ruled out Cam Newton with the No. 1 pick
New Carolina coach Ron Rivera said, "Bring it on Falcons." (D. Orlando Ledbetter/dledbetter@ajc.com)
INDIANAPOLIS – “Team AJC” has arrived at the 2011 NFL scouting combine.
Today, the following position groups will stream through the interview room: Offensive linemen, kickers, punters, long snappers and tight ends.
Some team executives have been through already. Denver coach John Fox just finished. A. Detroit coach Jim Schwartz is finished. (I’m going to ask him about Chris Houston and Erik Coleman when he gets off the podium.)
Miami’s Jeff Ireland, Buffalo’s Chan Gailey and new Carolina coach Ron Rivera have already spoken to the gathered media.
Rivera didn’t rule out the Panthers selecting Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, of Westlake High, with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.
“There are 8 to 10 young men that we feel fit our needs real well,” Rivera said. “We’ll explore every avenue with them. We are going to try to keep an open mind with everybody we deal with.”
He’s believes the Panthers will face an uphill battle in the NFC South with the Falcons, Saints and Bucs all coming off 10-win seasons.
The Media Entrance at Lucas Oil Stadium, site of Super Bowl XLVI, you know if there isn't a lockout. (D. Orlando Ledbetter/dledbetter@ajc.com)
“It’s going to most certainly be a challenge,” Rivera said.
He also addressed whether wide receiver Steve Smith will be retained by the Panthers.
“Steve is a Carolina Panther,” Rivera said. “Let us put it all together and see if it works first.”
Rivera, who interviewed for the Falcons head coaching position before they hired Bobby Petrino for the 2007 season, could have been in the NFC South earlier.
“I’m very excited and it’s great to have the opportunity,” Rivera said.
–D. Orlando Ledbetter, The Atlanta Falcons beat blog
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DC
February 24th, 2011
11:59 am
First. Cam tha man! I am an AU fan..but I dont want him in our division…I think he will be legit in a couple years…
John
February 24th, 2011
12:03 pm
I hope they take Cam with the no.1 pick. Be hilarious!!!! Definitely not deserving of the no.1 pick…not even the best QB in this draft. Then again, how many Heisman Winners (never the best player in the country) are actually good in the NFL.
David
February 24th, 2011
12:03 pm
Wow I for one would love to see the Panther’s take Cam Newton 1st overall. Since I think he will be a draft bust I don’t want the Buffalo Bills (my home town team) even thinking about taking him at 3.
On a side note with 3 young quarterbacks already on their roster (Matt Moore, Jimmy Clausen, and Tony Pike) I would invest more in a Quarterback Coach and Draft A.J. Green 1st overall since he will by himself make any quarterback look better.
DC
February 24th, 2011
12:06 pm
David..how is that working for CJ at detroit?..and explain how Newton will be a bust in the NFL?…you guys just can’t say BUST without reasoning…explain with his progressions on the field etc..
clay
February 24th, 2011
12:15 pm
Bring it on Carolina Panthers
#60 :)
February 24th, 2011
12:16 pm
cam newton might not be the best passing QB rite now, but you cant deny his upside he will be a hell of a QB in a couple of years. he reminds me of a faster more agile Big Ben..thats scary! on another note D-Led what if the lions get to pick aj.green? calvin johnson and AJ thats even scarier! i know who im playin wit on madden 12
Joe Tess Fish House
February 24th, 2011
12:24 pm
Just like the Flacons 2 let Cam Newtom get a way to anoter team.
Joe Tess Fish House
February 24th, 2011
12:25 pm
Yeah Im bac
devildawg
February 24th, 2011
12:29 pm
Cam’s Wunderlich test will be worse than Vince Young’s and everyone will realize that all the natural talent in the world doesn’t put a brain between your ears. Cam’s about as dumb as my stool and had no chance to stay at AU. He’s as dead as those ugly arse trees. Bwahahahahahahahahahah!!!!!!!
Who Dat Nation
February 24th, 2011
12:30 pm
If anyone is a bust just check Matt Ryan and Peria Jerry, those two are BUSTS. Joe Tess any thoughts on Jerry
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Joe Tess Fish House
February 24th, 2011
12:31 pm
Wonderlick is overatted. Matt Ryan score high on it and what does he do? Throughs 2 many INTS
Joe Tess Fish House
February 24th, 2011
12:32 pm
Webster dictonary defies bust as Perrier Jerry
Perrier Jerry THE BUST
February 24th, 2011
12:36 pm
Joe I am sorry I hurt my knew, but at least you can watch me make one tackle a year before I am out for the season
Perrier Jerry THE BUST
February 24th, 2011
12:37 pm
knee
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:39 pm
“not even the best QB in this draft.”
Then who is? Last time I checked, Cam led in almost every single category in college football.
Keith
February 24th, 2011
12:39 pm
Cam Newton should be the number one pick in the draft. This kid is going to be one of the most successful QBs in the NFL in the next decade. He made playing in the SEC look very easy. He will not be like Andre Ware or Akili Smith. He’s the real deal!!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 24th, 2011
12:42 pm
Joe Tess — You got a “hall pass?”
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:44 pm
“Then again, how many Heisman Winners (never the best player in the country) are actually good in the NFL.”
Reggie Bush, Charles Woodson, Ricky Williams, Eddie George, Barry Sanders, Tim Brown, Bo Jackson, Marcus Allen, Earl Campbell, Tony Dorsett, O.J. Simpson, Roger Staubach to name a few.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 24th, 2011
12:45 pm
It’s gonna happen. I told y’all when you dropped the mock draft having him outside the top 5. No way the top QB in the draft slips out of the top 5 nowadays. If Newton impresses at the combine, and I think he will, he’ll go no lower than 3.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:45 pm
“cam newton might not be the best passing QB rite now”
He had the highest QB passer rating in the country.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:46 pm
“Draft A.J. Green 1st overall since he will by himself make any quarterback look better.’
Yeah, cause he really made Aaron Murray look great! What was that record? Oh yeah, 6-7. Yeah, AJ is awesome.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 24th, 2011
12:47 pm
Also, QB Wonderlic scores are such a poor predictor of NFL success that you might as well judge a QB’s future success by his 40 time.
Who Dat Nation
February 24th, 2011
12:47 pm
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:45 pm
“cam newton might not be the best passing QB rite now”
He had the highest QB passer rating in the country.
Maybe the Falcons can trade for him because they need a upgrade at that position
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:47 pm
“I don’t want the Buffalo Bills (my home town team) even thinking about taking him at 3.”
Yeah, cause the Bills have a great history of drafting great players. LOL
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:48 pm
“Maybe the Falcons can trade for him because they need a upgrade at that position”
Falcons are fine at qb. The Falcons have MUCH more problems than their qb.
dawgfacedboy
February 24th, 2011
12:49 pm
He can throw the ball better than Tebow but his entire game was based on him being able to run. Will he be able to stand in the pocket and throw the ball down field??
They have alot of holes on that team, ala Detroit and Stafford. His best hope is to stay healthy enough and sign with another team.
Carolina needs to get some players in there to support next year’s top pick in Andrew Luck.
Bubba
February 24th, 2011
12:50 pm
Scam Cam is a legend in his own mind, just ax(ask) him
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:51 pm
“Cam’s Wunderlich test will be worse than Vince Young’s and everyone will realize that all the natural talent in the world doesn’t put a brain between your ears.’
Yeah, and the dawgs will win the BCS Title this year. I love dumb dawg fans whose predictions NEVER come true. Speaking of dumb, did Herschel ever learn how to read?
“He’s as dead as those ugly arse trees. ‘
Not nearly as ugly as your 6-7 dawg team.
Hey, do you think you’ll have enough money left over from your trailer rent to go bail out this years football team?
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:52 pm
“He can throw the ball better than Tebow but his entire game was based on him being able to run.’
You must have missed the UGA, USC, Arkansas, Bama and Oregon games.
“Will he be able to stand in the pocket and throw the ball down field?? ”
Go back and re-watch the UGA beat down he gave UGA.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:53 pm
“Carolina needs to get some players in there to support next year’s top pick in Andrew Luck.”
Andrew Luck didn’t win one tough game this year. Not one. Stanford beat one ranked team and that same team lost to James Madison.
I’d love to see Mr. Luck throw week in and week out in the SEC.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:53 pm
“Scam Cam is a legend in his own mind, just ax(ask) him’
No, that would be delusional UGA fans.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:54 pm
“Just like the Flacons 2 let Cam Newtom get a way to anoter team.”
Who are the Flacons?
DawginLex
February 24th, 2011
12:54 pm
It would be nice if some SEC QB’s would do well in the league. Stafford, Tebow and Newton can all do well.
Mannings are kind of the exception as the SEC hasn’t turned out much lately in the way of NFL QB’s.
WDE, trying to have a serious conversation with you is a waste of time. your rants about 6-7, trailer parks etc really get old and are childish and a big waste of space.
Can’t wait for your next 5 year old comment.
DC
February 24th, 2011
12:55 pm
Cam isn’t school smart but he does know how to play football..he knows how to pick up reads and definitely sees what defenses are doing on the field..thats all i care about. i don’t care about a test that asks if Johnny rode a bus into work and kim rode her bike at 55 mph who farted the loudest…i dont care…most of you all don’t care either..but you act like you do..
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:56 pm
“Stafford, Tebow and Newton can all do well.”
No argument there.
“WDE, trying to have a serious conversation with you is a waste of time. your rants about 6-7, trailer parks etc really get old and are childish and a big waste of space.”
You must be under the false impression that I care what you think.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:57 pm
“Cam isn’t school smart but he does know how to play football”
Neither are 80% of NFL football players.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:58 pm
DawginLex
If my comments aren’t worth commenting on, why did you comment?
DawginLex
February 24th, 2011
12:58 pm
no WDE, I realize you don’t care about much of anything except bashing UGA and repeating the same 5 year old crap over and over again.
I don’t care what you think either and here is a newsflash for you:
No one else on here cares either.
We get it. You hate UGA.
Why don’t you do what they do in the old folks home and number your jokes? It would save you typing time.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:00 pm
“I realize you don’t care about much of anything except bashing UGA and repeating the same 5 year old crap over and over again.’
I bashed the people who were bashing Cam and Auburn. You must have skipped over the comment about Auburn’s “ugly trees.”
Try again, Gump.
“No one else on here cares either.’
Yet you keep responding so you obviously care.
“Why don’t you do what they do in the old folks home and number your jokes?”
That makes about as much sense as Bobo’s play calls.
DawginLex
February 24th, 2011
1:01 pm
I commented on the blog topic.
I stated an opinion about you.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:02 pm
“We get it. You hate UGA.”
No, I don’t like ignorant UGA fans who spew crap about Cam and Auburn. Instead of typing gibberish, maybe you should go and read some of the above comments about Cam/Auburn etc.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:02 pm
“I stated an opinion about you.”
You really are a contradiction.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:03 pm
“Here is a list for you:”
Huh, I hadn’t mentioned those and didn’t plan on it. Again, re-re-re-re-read the above comments from your fellow UGA brethren.
DawginLex
February 24th, 2011
1:04 pm
Did I comment about Cam and auburn?
Yes
what did I comment?
I talked about the lack of successful QB’s in the NFL lately except for the Mannings.
You respond by bashing UGA, and calling me Gump.
DawginLex
February 24th, 2011
1:07 pm
“Here is a list for you:”
Huh, I hadn’t mentioned those and didn’t plan on it. Again, re-re-re-re-read the above comments from your fellow UGA brethren.
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We all know it would only be a matter of time before you used the things on the list. Just reference a number and save time.
Tech Stinger
February 24th, 2011
1:08 pm
You forgot to put the Fulmer Cup on the list
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:08 pm
“Just reference a number and save time.”
SEE: 12:54 and 12:56 pm
Nice try, Lex. Anymore lies you want to spew?
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:09 pm
“We all know it would only be a matter of time before you used the things on the list.”
Foot meet mouth.
Project much?
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:24 pm
I am an Auburn fan who never went to college.
just sayin'
February 24th, 2011
1:25 pm
looks like 5150 has been reincarnated..as WDE…..cut/paste/one line comment…kinda takes away from any meaningful discussion…
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:25 pm
Wow Tech Finger, I don’t think I’d have admitted to loving barn animals. You need to seek help. LOL
Oh, and thanks for stealing my blog handle.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:26 pm
just sayin’
It’s ironic that you write that yet you haven’t said one intelligent thing.
The Mask
February 24th, 2011
1:27 pm
It wasn’t me, it was the one-armed man.
just sayin'
February 24th, 2011
1:27 pm
point is made….
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:28 pm
“point is made….”
Nope.
Buckeye
February 24th, 2011
1:28 pm
Tech Stinger,
At least someon’e on the ball this afternoon! Thank you.
Tech Stinger
February 24th, 2011
1:29 pm
Buckeye
Remember that time you bragged about O State being number one in basketball?
Buckeye
February 24th, 2011
1:30 pm
Anyone else glad we’ve see the last (let’s hope) of Jeremy Shockey in the NFL South?
He’s one of those punks that makes my skin crawl.
just screamin'
February 24th, 2011
1:30 pm
Just because you say something doesn’t mean it’s true.
Tech Stinger
February 24th, 2011
1:30 pm
Buckeye
February 24th, 2011
1:28 pm
Tech Stinger,
At least someon’e on the ball this afternoon! Thank you.
First of all Buckeye that wasn’t me, someone stole my blog name also. And mind your business clown
DawginLex
February 24th, 2011
1:31 pm
Anyone else ever notice that when WDE shows up on a blog that the blog ends up being a crapfest?
Yet he is so delusional that he thinks he never does anything wrong.
Tech Stinger
February 24th, 2011
1:31 pm
wow someone stealing my name
Tech Stinger Got Bit Off
February 24th, 2011
1:32 pm
“someone stole my blog name also. And mind your business clown”
Payback’s a b!tch ain’t it?
Tech Stinger
February 24th, 2011
1:32 pm
WDE
You need to get a life and stop making childish remarks on the blog
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:32 pm
“wow someone stealing my name”
Pot, meet kettle.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:32 pm
“You need to get a life and stop making childish remarks on the blog”
Pot meet kettle.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:33 pm
“Anyone else ever notice that when WDE shows up on a blog that the blog ends up being a crapfest?”
No, but I noticed that you and Tech Stinger are bad at stealing blog handles.
“Yet he is so delusional that he thinks he never does anything wrong.’
Dude, you are one strange human being.
Buckeye
February 24th, 2011
1:34 pm
Tech Stinger,
Yep, sure do. We dropped all the way to #2 after dropping two in-conference games to ranked teams. One to Wisc who is undefeated at home and the to Purdue against a career day. We’re still a heavy favorite for a #1 seed if not the # 1 seed in the Dance.
As I posted on Bradley, sorry your program is in such tatters. I was a fan back in the Price and Salley and Lethal Weapon days.
I’d offer to trade places but I kinda like our position.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:36 pm
Buckeye
Tech Stinger may be the most confused person on this blog. Who knows, maybe he’s having a hard time coming out of the closet to his parents. I mean, anyone who admits to loving barn animals has some serious problems to begin with.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:37 pm
“and the 5 players who disgraced themselves and your school…are they not punks, also?’
Yep, so are the 12 UGA players who got arrested.
DawginLex
February 24th, 2011
1:37 pm
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:46 pm
“Draft A.J. Green 1st overall since he will by himself make any quarterback look better.’
Yeah, cause he really made Aaron Murray look great! What was that record? Oh yeah, 6-7. Yeah, AJ is awesome.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
12:51 pm
“Cam’s Wunderlich test will be worse than Vince Young’s and everyone will realize that all the natural talent in the world doesn’t put a brain between your ears.’
Yeah, and the dawgs will win the BCS Title this year. I love dumb dawg fans whose predictions NEVER come true. Speaking of dumb, did Herschel ever learn how to read?
“He’s as dead as those ugly arse trees. ‘
Not nearly as ugly as your 6-7 dawg team.
Hey, do you think you’ll have enough money left over from your
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I am overwhelmed at your innocence. You never start anything anywhere on any blog at any time.
I stand corrected.
Buckeye
February 24th, 2011
1:38 pm
Tech Stinger,
Sorry you were hijacked. You’d think they would have the technology to protect an ID and an email address combination. When I get hijacked my grammer and language skills usually suffer. I’m dragged down to a lower level of competition.
You’ve got to admit, the Fulmer Cup comment was funny relative to DawinLex and WDE’s bantor.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:39 pm
“I am overwhelmed at your innocence. You never start anything anywhere on any blog at any time.’
You aren’t smart are you. I never claimed to be “innocent.” All I did was say that I didn’t attack you first.
“I stand corrected.’
No, you are confused.
DawginLex
February 24th, 2011
1:39 pm
Stinger and Buckeye,
I’m more than willing to continue the list
11. fulmer Cup
12. We hit and run this state
DawginLex
February 24th, 2011
1:40 pm
No you attack UGA constantly and call people names that stand up for their school and twist words to justify your delusion that you are never wrong.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:41 pm
“I’m more than willing to continue the list”
But why embarrass yourself further?
FalconsFan284
February 24th, 2011
1:41 pm
Wow Joe Tess, 10 INT’s for a season is now too many. LOL! I suppose throwing around 30 TD’s is too many also.
DawginLex
February 24th, 2011
1:42 pm
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:41 pm
“I’m more than willing to continue the list”
But why embarrass yourself further?
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I guess you ARE the king of that aren’t you?
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:42 pm
“No you attack UGA constantly and call people names that stand up for their school and twist words to justify your delusion that you are never wrong.’
No, I attack people who attacked Auburn’Cam first. Again, not my problem if you can’t read. I never twisted anyone’s words, Gump.
Oh, and I love how you scold me about name calling when you threw the first stone.
DawginLex
February 24th, 2011
1:42 pm
It’s been fun boys. Later to all.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:43 pm
“I guess you ARE the king of that aren’t you?’
What are you doing on a Cam Newton blog, Dawg? I don’t see the topic having anything to do with UGA.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:44 pm
“It’s been fun boys. Later to all.’
You keep saying that yet you never leave.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
1:45 pm
I paid lots of money for Cam Newton’s jock strap, and I just love that big head he has. I have his fathead posted on my double wide trailer outside
Dumb Dawgs
February 24th, 2011
1:46 pm
How come dawg fans have to steal Auburn fans blog handles?
Answer: Because they aren’t good at anything else.
Take the money and run...a spread offense
February 24th, 2011
1:47 pm
Cam Newton would be awesome as a falcon!!! We would be unstoppable with him at TE!!! He could learn from Tony G!!! Make it happen TD!!
Mike Bobo
February 24th, 2011
1:47 pm
Hey, anybody seen my play book? I gotta get ready for more field goals in Memphis.
Buckeye
February 24th, 2011
1:49 pm
DawginLex,
Funny. LOL.
Thanks to adding to the list. I will print it out and use for future reference when faced with the tired 1-9 argument. You’ve helped your fellow man today.
Mike Price
February 24th, 2011
1:51 pm
I’d still be at Bama now if that girl hadn’t told me she was from Auburn.
I wanted her to call me daddy just one time
Buckeye
February 24th, 2011
1:51 pm
DawginLex offers interesting points of view and shares a historical perspective. He can be a pain but one thing he is is knowledgeable. WDE, on the other hand, is simply annoying.
gcs
February 24th, 2011
1:51 pm
Cam Newton is a stupid number one pick. But since it is Carolina, I say go for it!
The Panthers have no second round pick. They would be smart to find a team that wants to swap first rounds and include a second rounder.
.
Mike Price
February 24th, 2011
1:51 pm
Plus she said something about bringing a goat along
Dumb Dawgs
February 24th, 2011
1:53 pm
“Plus she said something about bringing a goat along”
Oh, so that’s why you went to jail.
Dumb Dawgs
February 24th, 2011
1:54 pm
“Cam Newton is a stupid number one pick.’
Wow, what a profound statement.
Mike Price
February 24th, 2011
1:55 pm
It’s fun out here at UTEP.
Bama would have been ok but the farm animals in Texas are bigger.
i think they are smarter too.
McDawg
February 24th, 2011
1:59 pm
the panthers need an OL-doesn’t matter who is playing QB
i think Cam Newton will be a fine pro unless he is thrown into a situation like Carolina’s
McDawg
February 24th, 2011
2:01 pm
Oh great tree on the corner cleanse me of my sins with this offering of toilet paper
Tide Roll
February 24th, 2011
2:05 pm
Cam will be the first player taken in large part because of his marketing strength. NFL owners see the same opportunities that Under Armour sees. For richt and Bobo to still evaluate this guy as a tight end AFTER his JUCO career is ludricrous. Uga is a laughable program.Roll Tide
McDawg
February 24th, 2011
2:09 pm
from 1997 to 2007 the tide wasn’t laughable just plain sad
Dumb Dawgs
February 24th, 2011
2:17 pm
“from 1997 to 2007 the tide wasn’t laughable just plain sad’
They’re currently on probation until 2012.
Bryant
February 24th, 2011
2:35 pm
Is there any more blackouts scheduled?
Gene
February 24th, 2011
2:47 pm
Please leave Forrest Gump out of the smack talk. Forrest never got locked up.
Joe Tess Fish House
February 24th, 2011
2:56 pm
What do U mean hall pass? I dont no what you are tlakin about.
Joe Tess Fish House
February 24th, 2011
3:04 pm
Had the Flacons ever had a good fist round draft pick? I dont thing so.
just sayin'
February 24th, 2011
3:09 pm
tommy nobis…
McDawg
February 24th, 2011
3:13 pm
Roddy White
Joe Tess Fish House
February 24th, 2011
3:17 pm
Roddy fumbel the ball 3 much.
Mark Richt
February 24th, 2011
3:21 pm
Hmm… A tight-end with the first pick? Hmm….
DawginLex
February 24th, 2011
3:24 pm
I’m back briefly.
Thanks buckeye for the kind words.
WDE is someone to be pitied. He calls Dawgs delusional yet he lives in a fantasyland where he believes he never does anything wrong.
dawgfacedboy
February 24th, 2011
3:28 pm
WDE- take your &*%($# out of Cam Newton’s backside for a sec. He was successful throwing because of the threat of him running. Tim Tebow was the same way. Tebow was/is no Dan Marino but he was able to throw downfield because he kept defenses honest with the threat of running. They were both amazing college QBs because of this. If the receivers were covered then they ran, if they couldn’t run someone was probably open. HOw many college defenses can defend a QB like those two?? If the OL is having a good day the answer is none.
He was a great college QB and you were lucky to have him but how many Heisman winners in the last 20 years have amounted to much in pros?? 5?
Falcons relax
February 24th, 2011
3:33 pm
Panthers taking Cam Newton will be the dumbest thing. Newton coming into a division with Brees, Ryan, and Freeman? No way, why you think Luck went back to college. lol! Cats better take AJ Green
Cam Newton NFL BUST
February 24th, 2011
3:39 pm
You gotta be smart to be a really good QB in the NFL,no more questions please Newton will never be legit QB in NFL !!!
DawginLex
February 24th, 2011
3:43 pm
What are you doing on a Cam Newton blog, Dawg? I don’t see the topic having anything to do with UGA.
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I can post where I want, when I want Gump.
You post on UGA blogs all the time.
I tell you what gump, you don’t post anymore on UGA blogs and I won’t post anymore on Auburn blogs.
How about it gump?
DC
February 24th, 2011
3:49 pm
you have to be smart? on what..that stupid little test?..how about football smarts?..trust me there is a difference. So some are saying he wont be great b/c he was a former heisman winner? that doesn’t make any sense whatsoever….and cam has a stronger arm than tebow. I love how so many bloggers are all of a sudden scouts…
Yes its great to have an opinion…but please back it up with facts. FACTS! Like if i said UGA had a horrible program…I would have so much facts I could ramble for hours
DC
February 24th, 2011
3:50 pm
for the record..there are only like 2 UGA blogs..the rest UGA fans think are UGA blogs..everything else is free game to chime in and not be considered a “troll”
dan
February 24th, 2011
3:54 pm
WHO DAT NATION
You have officially proved my theory that Saints fans are the biggest swamp rat idiots ever. Matt Ryan is defintely not a bust, and Peria Jerry adds depth to out D-Line. A bust is someone like Glenn Dorsey who everyone was touting 3 years ago and hasn’t done anthing. Ryan is a Pro Bowl player, that make him not a bust in the eyes of a LOT of people.
Also, I don’t understand why Saints fans come on here and talk trash about the Falcons when ya’ll were the defending Super Bowl Champions and lost to a 7-9 team in the playoffs!! That my friend is a new standard for bad! The Falcons looked horrible in the playoffs too, but at least we lost to the team that eventually won the Super Bowl. What’s your excuse?
John
February 24th, 2011
4:29 pm
WDE…you went way back with some of those names…and I’ll give you credit for a couple that had good to decent careers…but none lately. And Reggie Bush…as the 2nd overall pick…I think he should be more than a “servicable RB” and special teams contributor. He’s not a no.1 RB on any team.
Ye Original WDE
February 24th, 2011
4:34 pm
Well it looks like a turd sandwich has taken my name WDE once and for all. I’ve changed my name accordingly.
While I’d like to say I’m the breath of fresh air y’all need, I must remind you I do in fact hate Georgia.
John
February 24th, 2011
4:37 pm
To you Georgia fans: Cam Newton could’ve taken last years Georgia team to the national title. Auburn’s team wasn’t as good as Georgia outside of Cam. Another thing…A. Murray will not take you to a national title.
From Where I Sit
February 24th, 2011
5:45 pm
Cam Newton will FLOP in the pros bank on it! He will not even compare to Tebow!
The thief and pimped player needs to fade in the media as I am sick of hearing about this guy!
Enough Said!!
AU Alum
February 24th, 2011
6:14 pm
All the folks crying Scam or tainted title should just go ahead and get over it. Even the NCAA President came out earlier this month saying they have nothing on Auburn or the Newtons. The issue is dead; they’re wont be any USC/Reggie Bush saga in 2-3 years.
On the NFL, I think the SEC guys will do well. Cam and Fairley will both be picked top 10, at least. We’ll see how these guys do within 1-3 years. Keep on hatin’ in the meantime
Auburn, 2010 National Champs!
/I like the sound of that, oh yea!
sports
February 24th, 2011
6:33 pm
will always be known SCAM THE CAM!
WDE
February 24th, 2011
7:06 pm
“I can post where I want, when I want Gump.’
LOL!!!!!! Wasn’t it you that told me to take a hike because I posted on a UGA blog?
“I tell you what gump, you don’t post anymore on UGA blogs and I won’t post anymore on Auburn blogs.”
Guess you can’t come up with comebacks on your own huh, ma’am.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
7:07 pm
“WDE is someone to be pitied. He calls Dawgs delusional yet he lives in a fantasyland where he believes he never does anything wrong.”
Why are you obsessed with me? You’ve spent most of today talking to me, about me etc.
Get a life.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
7:08 pm
“Cam Newton will FLOP in the pros bank on it! He will not even compare to Tebow!”
Not that your opinion matters. Tebow? Tebow never went undefeated. Tebow never did what Cam did. Tebow lost 3 games in his Heisman season.
Tebow is 1-2 in the NFL.
cupcakewithsprinkles
February 24th, 2011
7:09 pm
Cam is not sufficiently intelligent to run a successful NFL offense. If he is drafted first, look for a replay of the Vince Young situation. His natural talent will keep him afloat to a point, but he can never move to championship quarterback-dom without the whole package. Jeff Fisher tried to use a dumbed-down offense for Vince (as Mack Brown was able to do at Texas), but that simply won’t cut it in today’s NFL with increasingly complex offenses and defenses. For any team to successfully compete, the starting quarterback must be intelligent, hard-working, and have the physical attributes and leadership qualities like the Manning brothers and Drew Brees. All the athleticism in the world–which might suffice for playing any other position–will not fly for the QB. Cam was one step ahead of being expelled at Florida when he left for cheating and he has never directly denied knowledge of his father’s money-grubbing activities, but not a sole sports reporter will raise that point.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
7:09 pm
“Auburn’s team wasn’t as good as Georgia outside of Cam.”
Gotta love delusional 6-7 dawg fans.
BTW, if Cam played for UGA he’d have been a tight end. CMR said so.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
7:11 pm
“will always be known SCAM THE CAM!”
And you will always be known as WHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA NICK FAIRLEY HURT MY MAN-CHILD QB AARON MURRAY!!!!! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
WDE
February 24th, 2011
7:12 pm
“Panthers taking Cam Newton will be the dumbest thing. Newton coming into a division with Brees, Ryan, and Freeman? ”
Brees is a one year wonder. Ryan can’t get past the first round of the playoffs and is INCAPABLE of winning a big game. Freeman???????????
WDE
February 24th, 2011
7:13 pm
“Georgia has 8 players at Combine, but 6-7 record last year. What’s up with that?’
Guess they figured they’d head to the NFL to escape future 6-7 seasons.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 24th, 2011
7:13 pm
TODAY AT THE COMBINE, A QUESTION FOR UGA’S CLING BOLING:
Q. Georgia has 8 players at Combine, but 6-7 record last year. What’s up with that?
A. BOLING: I don’t know if there’s one thing. We obviously had a lot of talent out on the field. I think it’s a combination of different things,
I’m not really sure what they all are. We didn’t play up to our potential and A.J. (Green) being suspended those first couple games definitely hurt.
After that we got off to a slow start, but we kind of turned things around after that.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
7:15 pm
“We obviously had a lot of talent out on the field.’
Talent doesn’t equal wins. SEE: 6-7 UGA 2010.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
7:16 pm
“The thief and pimped player needs to fade in the media as I am sick of hearing about this guy!”
Yet you say nothing about UGA’s AD getting arrested for being drunk, 12 players arrested and employees at UGA arrested for child porn.
Nuff said.
UGA fans: Delusional since 1980
February 24th, 2011
7:19 pm
Hey Dawgies,
You guys sure are a bunch of jealous losers! Cam and Nick will go in the top 5. AJ will end up going to Cincy where he’ll remain on a losing team just like UGA.
But hey, you all still have 1980!!!!!!!!!!!!
suwanee dawg
February 24th, 2011
7:25 pm
WDE, you sound pretty bitter about going 1-4 against UGA. Cannot wait to face your awesome defense next year. I mean statistically your defense rocked last year and, well without Saint Fairley, you should only improve.
AJ Green
February 24th, 2011
7:26 pm
Hey,
I thought I was gonna be #1? The AU guys hit too hard. They are meanies!
WDE
February 24th, 2011
7:27 pm
“you sound pretty bitter about going 1-4 against UGA.”
Uh, we just won the national title, ma’am.
“Cannot wait to face your awesome defense next year.’
I can’t wait to see Man-child Murray laying on the ground.
“well without Saint Fairley, you should only improve.’
Fairley came out of nowhere. I’m sure someone else will come out to make dawg fans like you cry.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
7:27 pm
suwanee dawg
You do realize that Auburn owns UGA all-time, right?
WDE
February 24th, 2011
7:28 pm
“You gotta be smart to be a really good QB in the NFL”
No you don’t. The ex-Falcons QB proved that.
suwanee dawg
February 24th, 2011
7:28 pm
“UGA fans: Delusional since 1980″ – aside from going 4-1 in our last five, the last I checked we both 2 SEC championships in the last decade. Yes, 1980 was very special.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
7:30 pm
“the last I checked we both 2 SEC championships in the last decade.”
Yeah, but Auburn’s is recent. UGA, not so much.
“Yes, 1980 was very special.’
Yes, Reagan was president.
WDE
February 24th, 2011
7:33 pm
“aside from going 4-1 in our last five’
Why is the last five games so significant? I’m not understanding that logic along with your rationale about winning the SEC Championship 6 years ago.
suwanee dawg
February 24th, 2011
7:40 pm
I guess in your mind the last game is the only game that matters (aside from the overall record commment). With that you guys are awesome as there is nothing i can say. In all seriousness you had a hell of year. What you did against Alabama was unheard of. It is unfortunate that after this year’s game the “friendly” rivalry is over. I referenced the past five years for obvious reasons – our record and those games reflect the most recent trend, in response to your comments about Auburn domination over UGA, which is really quite stupid after losing 4 in a row.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 24th, 2011
8:04 pm
Y’all need to stop the foolishness. I had to banned someone today.
T-DAWG
February 24th, 2011
8:44 pm
Steve Smith to the Falcons for a 2nd or a late first round draft pick…..
The Truth
February 24th, 2011
8:54 pm
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Cards PA 1
February 24th, 2011
9:01 pm
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY ILLITERATE PEOPLE ON THIS SITE!?
P. Bull Terrier
February 24th, 2011
9:28 pm
I wouldn’t want to be the GM of a team that needs a QB and have to make the decision about whether or not to draft Cam Newton. There is no doubt he has the physical tools to be an outstanding NFL QB. The thing that would concern me the most is Newton’s history of off the field problems. Maybe he has learned from his mistakes and put those kinds of things behind him, but the risk of having your multi-million dollar starting QB in jail is something a team has to take seriously.
If you draft Cam Newton near the top of the draft and he ends up disrupting the organization with off the field problems, you look like an idiot for not seeing that coming. If you pass on Newton and he ends up becoming a pro bowl QB for someone else, you look like an idiot for missing out on his talent. Either way, everyone will be saying, “I told you so”.
DC
February 25th, 2011
8:39 am
this weekend we’ll see how much of a “flop” cam is…I just hope you all can have an objective view…if you do..you’ll realize that Cam is a NFL prospect
DawginLex
February 25th, 2011
8:41 am
Talk about obsession.
WDE must have not been able to get into UGA.
DC
February 25th, 2011
8:45 am
Dawgin’ not to defend him…but maybe if we had some form of intellectual debates about whatever we are discussing it might be easier…
But seems everyone has bunch of opinions w/o facts just to get a rise out of each other…gets old after while
This past season is over. We are national champs. UGA went 6-7. UGA looks like it will be on the rise this year. AU looks like it will have an average year this year. Why all this drama nonsense…
DawginLex
February 25th, 2011
9:18 am
DC,
When WDE stops being a smartalec and bashing UGA, I’ll stop returning the favor. He won’t. He is a first rate smarta$$.
He ruins every blog he participates in. 100%. Every time.
I enjoy talking about sports with everyone but trying to discuss anything with him is a big waste of time.
DaMan
February 25th, 2011
9:38 am
Heard a funny comment on a Birmingham sports radio referring to the Alabama football team as the Alabama “Updykes”, so it should be an interesting game next year to say the least…,poor guy is living in his car…..
D man
February 25th, 2011
9:49 am
Cam will be a bust because he starts to slow when he runs, doesn’t throw that great and reminds me of Vince Young and Demarcus Russell. BUST…
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February 25th, 2011
9:56 am
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Sid
February 25th, 2011
10:25 am
Can Joe Fish take the Wonderlic? Oh, sorry, you have to be able to read first……..
He thinks it’s something altogether different anyway.
oledawg
February 25th, 2011
11:57 am
Cam Newton has Jamarcus Russell written all over him———plus he’s not the brightest bulb on the tree———-he’ll never be able to read an NFL defense——-never. Someone is going to smack that smile right off his face, and then we’ll all see how he responds. Take it to the bank.
DC
February 25th, 2011
2:08 pm
everyone says hes not that smart..due to what?…what he did back in florida…in school…what has he done on the field?…a lot! What has he done with reading converages etc…
When defenses shut down his running game..what did he do? Picked apart the secondary with average wide receivers…look at some of his throws he did that were bullets flat footed…so your assumption he wont be able to read defenses is a big bias based on little or no facts..
Sounds more like sour grapes from a UGA fan. Respect his game…if you were the most dominant force in college football..don’t tell me you wouldn’t walk around on the field with a little swagger..all the greats have..people hate him b/c he is the “it” guy..just like Tebow and just like any other dominant player in the game. Unless he plays for your team..you’re gonna hate him..b/c your team isn’t winning.
Missing Link
February 25th, 2011
2:18 pm
Just don’t leave you laptop any where in the same room with him and if the man shows up, he’ll throw it out the window like he did at the University of Felons (Uof F)
lech112
February 26th, 2011
1:58 pm
Picking Newton #1 overall would be interesting, but not the smartest thing the Panthers could do. http://bit.ly/NFLMockDraft2
woebegong
February 27th, 2011
2:34 pm
I just watched Cam’s quarterback workouts at the combine. It appears he has a lot of physical talent, with his strength and speed. What he doesn’t have is a real good handle on how to drop back in a 3,5 or 7 step dropback. He had problems throwing a pass over 15 yards because of that. The only pass he did good in was a short button hook type pass. I think he will learn the skills if coached right, but if I am looking for immediate help at QB for my team, I think I might pass. He is going to be good if he can translate his physical prowness into a NFL type quarterback, but he is not ready right now.
One thing I noticed with these NFL coaches and assistants at this combine, is the fact that a couple of them said that the 40 time is not really important for a QB. Why do they do it then? I guess they are more concerned with pocket presence and foot work.
WDE HATER
February 28th, 2011
9:23 am
you are lame, you are probally fat as crap sitting at your computer with grease dripping down your face, you’re the most ignorant person i have ever sadly had to come across, so what if UGA went 6-7 you’d never be good enough to play D3 community college football you grease trap