Comments on: Michael Jordan has some advice for neighbor Cam Newton

By: opiedamus

opiedamus — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:28:44 +0000

Anthony Davis is “Not” a once per lifetime big man. There, is that better??

By: marcher16

marcher16 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:56:13 +0000

First off, since when is a five story building considered a high rise? Personally I think he s taking advice from his other neighbor Boris Diaw about how to get run out of town.

By: kelmcc

kelmcc — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:51:35 +0000

The first piece of advice should have been, “Don’t flip the bill of your cap up in public. You’re a 23 yr old millionaire. Not a 12 yr old skateboarder”.

By: trippymane

trippymane — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:43:44 +0000

RgIII = Newton

By: daaabears

daaabears — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:00:03 +0000

This is why great players do not make good coaches. Can’t teach what they don’t have.

By: dikshuttle

dikshuttle — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:57:10 +0000

Um… that’s the advice? Check yourself?! Wow… thanks coarch.

By: chefjeffie

chefjeffie — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:45:58 +0000

Cam’s a pretty Kitty……

By: bigks77

bigks77 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:45:23 +0000

Apples and oranges, MJ! Different era, more me me me these days

By: uwsptke

uwsptke — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:43:46 +0000

That link to Anthony Davis takes you the 49er’s offensive tackle.

By: burlbradley

burlbradley — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:37:49 +0000

It all seems so clear now, the Mon-stars came and took Cam’s ability. He looks like Shawn Bradley out there.

By: tindeaux

tindeaux — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:34:37 +0000

how about cam newton is not a clutch qb??? plain and simple.
Also man up and grow up would help.

By: pantherfan550

pantherfan550 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:10:47 +0000

to red and gold man- cam can’t “read defenses” ? you are hilarious dude.

you think you know something because colin cowherd said he is overrated?

cam’s 1st NFL TD pass came on a play where he went to the line, read blitz, called an audible and hit Smitty for a 70 yard score. jaworski was singing his praises for his ability to read the defense and make a good adjustment

just because the panthers are 1-6 doesn’t mean cam forgot how to play

By: nfloracle

nfloracle — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:08:54 +0000

Cam Newton is no Michael Jordan.

When did we ever seen Jordan whining and crying and sitting on the bench with a towel on his bowed head?

By: rccola39

rccola39 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:58:22 +0000

I watched the espn 30:30 on wayne gretzy.. He won 4 stanley cups with edmonton. When he got traded to L.A. he said he tried to do too much himself because the players around him weren’t as good as they were in Edmonton. he won 0 stanley cups in L.A. You have to utilize what is around you, even if all the right pieces aren’t there yet, to win games.

MJ is correct

By: CKL

CKL — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:44:37 +0000

I think Jordan hit on an important point with this comment he made:
‘What can I do to enhance the scenario with my teammates to pull them along?’

Newton hasn’t had many if any issues in admitting that he can do more or didn’t play well. I’ve not heard him even come close to pointing fingers at teammates either (other than that weird “I’m a lion” rant last year). I think this comment by Jordan is the crux of it. Great leaders make their teammates better, get the most out of them. This he hasn’t done. And some of it is that I don’t think he’s that take charge type leader. There are different types of leaders personality wise, the Bradys the Mannings (both), the Rodgerses, etc…but one thing they all have in common is they make their teammates better on the field. It doesn’t always happen right away (ie with Eli) but it always happens eventually with someone who is a true leader.

By: chalkruz1989

chalkruz1989 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:33:51 +0000

I don’t think the comparison between Mike Vick and Cam Newton is at all accurate. You can watch the two and tell the difference. Vick looks uncomfortable in the pocket while Newton is very smooth with delivery and mechanics. The issue is what is being asked of Newton.

The Panthers brass has him running read-option and that’s not him. RG3 is better at that, and that’s not a knock on Cam, I think Cam is a better drop back passer.

He needs to understand the growing pains of a struggling team, look at Eli Manning, Aaron Rodgers, and other elite quarterbacks. Success isn’t as sweet if it comes right away.

By: jpiro

jpiro — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:20:56 +0000

Dear Bill Cowher,

That job in Carolina you wanted? It’s open again (just as soon as this season is over).

Signed,

Panthers Management

By: hehateme2

hehateme2 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:14:41 +0000

Superman?

By: richardf954

richardf954 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:11:54 +0000

This is coming from the guy that single handedly put his Team on his back , always took the final shot , jacked up 30 shots a game , and took full credit for his six championships.

By: 49erstim

49erstim — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:10:00 +0000

The supporting cast has to be there for sure, but Cam seems to lack what Jordan had in spades and that is a killer instinct as well as a drive to be the absolute best. MJ ALWAYS felt slighted and he used that to motivate himself every offseason. He always came back better and hungrier.

By: hatesycophants

hatesycophants — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:05:32 +0000

Does anyone really care?

By: redandgoldhitman52

redandgoldhitman52 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:02:30 +0000

cam newton is just another michael vick. cant read defenses, cant read blitzes. cant go through his progressions. very overrated.

By: cobrala2

cobrala2 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:01:40 +0000

Tim Floyd? I’m thinking they look like a Ron Rivera-coached team.

By: blacknole08

blacknole08 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:58:45 +0000

I get what MJ is saying, but Cam needs to work on himself first before he can lead our team. He needs to be more mentally tough