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Cam Newton voted most underrated NFL QB by 85 defensive players
Posted on 1/11/19 at 1:33 am
Posted on 1/11/19 at 1:33 am
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newtonand Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins both missed the playoffs, but they came in on opposite ends of the spectrum in an anonymous survey of 85 defensive players from 25 different teams conducted by The Athletic.
Newton received the most votes as the league's most underrated quarterback, while Cousins topped the list of the most overrated ones.
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Eli Manning was the runner-up as the most overrated signal-caller, although Joe Flacco, Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford, Tom Brady, Derek Carr, Andy Dalton, Dak Prescott, Jameis Winston and Sam Bradford all received multiple votes.
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It is interesting that many players see Newton as the most underrated given his long list of accolades. He has been in the public eye since he won a Heisman Trophy and national title at Auburn in 2010 and parlayed his collegiate career into becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 draft.
Since then, he's won Offensive Rookie of the Year and a league MVP award, appeared in a Super Bowl, made three Pro Bowls and been the face of multiple commercials. While those accomplishments aren't typically associated with someone who's underrated, it is a testament to his talent that so many defensive players saw him as such.
It is perhaps a nod to the fact that he often isn't discussed in the same manner as Brady, Brees and Aaron Rodgers among the best signal-callers in the league. As well, defenders who have to tackle him at 6'5" and 245 pounds likely respect his ability to make plays while keeping Carolina's passing attack afloat.
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Posted on 1/11/19 at 1:50 am to BowlJackson
Pure trash
Posted on 1/11/19 at 2:47 am to SAINTS0321
He should be the most overrated.. dude can’t pass for shite
Posted on 1/11/19 at 4:44 am to BDtiger5
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He should be the most overrated.
You might want to pass that memo along to the defensive players that have to tackle him for a living then.
Posted on 1/11/19 at 4:45 am to BowlJackson
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Cam Newton voted most underrated NFL QB by 85 defensive players
He's no Brees....
Posted on 1/11/19 at 4:58 am to jangalang
He can’t throw.
Athletically though, sure he’s probably underrated.
But to even mention him in the same breath as Rodgers, Brees, or Brady is downright laughable.
Athletically though, sure he’s probably underrated.
But to even mention him in the same breath as Rodgers, Brees, or Brady is downright laughable.
Posted on 1/11/19 at 5:00 am to Shunface
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He can’t throw.
I see what you mean
even more proof you know what you are talking about
This post was edited on 1/11/19 at 5:04 am
Posted on 1/11/19 at 5:11 am to BowlJackson
No blake bortles? So pretty much everyone agrees he sucks 
Posted on 1/11/19 at 5:17 am to BowlJackson
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It is perhaps a nod to the fact that he often isn't discussed in the same manner as Brady, Brees and Aaron Rodgers
LOL. They all have SB rings and will rank at or near the top in all time yardage, TDs, etc when they finish their career.
Now, there may some blowback against Cam because he's a douchebag.
Posted on 1/11/19 at 5:21 am to BowlJackson
Those same players said that kap should be in the league too..,
Posted on 1/11/19 at 5:41 am to cubsfan5150
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Those same players said that kap should be in the league too..,
So, what your point?
Posted on 1/11/19 at 6:24 am to BowlJackson
Posting as a Saints fan only on this one:
Lol.
I mean he’s got an arm and is a big-bodied, shifty runner. Not sure he’s the most accurate passer ever, but he can still absolutely hurt you when he’s on one. For all the talent, though, his problem is inconsistency. He’s red hot or frozen ice water. So those surveyed are not wrong...sometimes.
Lol.
I mean he’s got an arm and is a big-bodied, shifty runner. Not sure he’s the most accurate passer ever, but he can still absolutely hurt you when he’s on one. For all the talent, though, his problem is inconsistency. He’s red hot or frozen ice water. So those surveyed are not wrong...sometimes.
Posted on 1/11/19 at 7:48 am to BowlJackson
Posted on 1/11/19 at 7:53 am to BowlJackson
He was also voted least likely to recover a fumble in a Super Bowl.
Posted on 1/11/19 at 7:58 am to BowlJackson
A Bleacher Report article on an anonymous player poll?
Cam should go buy some new capris pants and a matching parasol to celebrate
Cam should go buy some new capris pants and a matching parasol to celebrate
Posted on 1/11/19 at 7:59 am to BowlJackson
That is how it will be until the Panthers get rid of Rivera or start investing in the OL and WRs.
Posted on 1/11/19 at 8:02 am to cubsfan5150
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Those same players said that kap should be in the league too..,
I noticed some bias here too when I seen their list for overrated.
Posted on 1/11/19 at 8:03 am to BowlJackson
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Eli Manning was the runner-up as the most overrated
This is the least shocking news ever.
Posted on 1/11/19 at 8:04 am to cubsfan5150
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Those same players said that kap should be in the league too..,
When a guy like Nathan Peterman keeps getting a job.
I kinda gotta agree.
Posted on 1/11/19 at 8:05 am to stat19
I dont believe there is much evidence of blatant racism or institutional racism floating around in our country. That said I think Cam Newton is an exception. The absolute hate and rhetoric that has surrounded him the last 7 or 8 years has been astonishing. As far as on the field play...
1.He is the most efficient rusher in NFL history...as a QB!
2.He is a streaky passer but you would be lead to believe he is a Hines Ward at UGA level passer when that isn't the case.
3.I do think his career is in jeopardy due to his shoulder issue.
1.He is the most efficient rusher in NFL history...as a QB!
2.He is a streaky passer but you would be lead to believe he is a Hines Ward at UGA level passer when that isn't the case.
3.I do think his career is in jeopardy due to his shoulder issue.
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