Tag: Cam Newton

Former MVP continues to doubt the Pittsburgh Steelers

Despite their dramatic win over the Washington Commanders, Cam Newton continues to doubt Pittsburgh’s legitimacy heading into Week 11.

Sorry, Cam Newton: You were wrong. The 2015 MVP award winner previously questioned the legitimacy of the Pittsburgh Steelers as the team headed into a tough road matchup against the Washington Commanders, citing that the Steelers’ recent victories over the New York Giants and New York Jets proved nothing.

However, after Pittsburgh pulled off an impressive 28-27 victory in Washington, improving to 7-2 on the season, Newton refuses to admit he was wrong. In hilarious fashion, Newton is now questioning the Commanders’ legitimacy.

While debating with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take about which scenario holds greater value—Russell Wilson’s resurgence or Lamar Jackson’s third MVP pursuit—Newton had this to say about the Wilson-led Steelers: “Can we get a meaningful win against a quality opponent?”.

Newton acknowledged that Week 11’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens could be the proving ground for Pittsburgh, and for the first time, he’s not wrong.

Fans of the Steel City can excitedly anticipate what is sure to be an outstanding AFC North showdown between the Steelers and Ravens in Week 11, taking place on November 17 at 1:00 PM EST.

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Panthers great Cam Newton starring in ‘toughest’ celebrity reality show

Former Panthers QB Cam Newton will be one of 16 celebrities starring in the latest season of FOX’s ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.’

Carolina Panthers legend Cam Newton has gone to battle on the gridiron plenty of times. But has that prepared him for something a little bit closer to actual warfare?

Newton has been announced as one of 16 celebrities who will star in the upcoming season of FOX’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. The reality series will see its contestants undergo military training to face the “harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the actual Special Forces selection process,” according to FOX.

This season is set from Wales, England—where celebrities will train against the “harsh reality” of ocean warfare.

Here’s the trailer, which was released on Friday:

Newton is joined by the following celebrities:

  • Nathan Adrian (Olympic swimmer)
  • Stephen Baldwin (actor)
  • Alana Blanchard (pro surfer)
  • Landon Donovan (former pro soccer player)
  • Ali Fedotowsky Manno (reality TV star)
  • Carey Hart (motocross champion)
  • Brody Jenner (reality TV star)
  • Marion Jones (Olympic track and field athlete)
  • Kayla Nicole (model/influencer)
  • Kyla Pratt (actress)
  • Denise Richards (actress)
  • Christy Carlson Romano (actress)
  • Trista Sutter (reality TV star)
  • Golden Tate (former NFL wide receiver)
  • Jordyn Wieber (Olympic gymnast)

The season premiere will air on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 8 p.m. ET.

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Cam Newton explains why he believes Panthers are ‘avoiding his legacy’ in emotional video

Cam Newton feels as though the Panthers have been avoiding his legacy. He revealed why in an emotional video from Thursday.

The greatest Carolina Panther of all-time isn’t feeling the love from the Carolina Panthers.

On Thursday’s episode of 4th & 1 with Cam Newton, Cam Newton was asked about the organization’s trip to Munich, Germany from this past weekend. The visit featured a handful of former Panthers players representing the franchise as ambassadors—including Steve Smith Sr., Thomas Davis and Luke Kuechly.

That group, however, did not include Newton—who says he was not invited overseas.

A visibly bothered Newton then stated that the Panthers do not have any images of him up at their home of Bank of America Stadium, something he painfully learned while returning to the building for a seven-on-seven tournament last year.

“We went into the Panthers’ facility and . . . you mean to tell me that one of the greatest Panthers to ever play ain’t up nowhere? Nowhere. I’m talkin’ nowhere,” he said. “Who brought it to my attention? My son. So as a man, when you have to explain to your son . . . ‘Daddy, where’s your picture?’

“Then you know what the tour guide person said? ‘Oh, if you go up on the second and third level, Cam’s all over the place. I seen Jake Delhomme. I seen Thomas Davis. I seen Luke Kuechly. I seen Julius Peppers. I seen Steve Smith.

“At this particular point in time, the question was ‘Oh, we don’t know if Cam’s retired yet.’ News flash—I’m never gonna retire. I know I’ve played my last piece of football. It don’t matter to me to officially retire. I’m in a happy place.”

He also claimed that he reached out to the Panthers in the past about doing a live taping of his show involving himself, old teammates and current quarterback Bryce Young—but to no avail.

Newton led the Panthers to three NFC South titles, four playoff appearances and their second-ever Super Bowl appearance. On top of being the franchise’s all-time leading passer, he’s also the only Panther to win Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year.

His last down came in 2021.

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Former NFL MVP not sold on Steelers’ playoff aspirations

The Steelers face scrutiny over their playoff legitimacy as critics point to weak competition ahead of a pivotal Week 10 matchup.

Well, it appears not everyone is sold on the 6-2 Pittsburgh Steelers’ recent success. As a matter of fact, former 2019 NFL MVP QB Cam Newton described it as “delusional” to rely on recent games and stats to portray the Steelers as playoff contenders.

Newton, appearing on ESPN’s First Take with Molly Qerim, Stephen A. Smith, and Shannon Sharpe, argued that the best evidence of the Steelers being pretenders rather than contenders lies in their most recent level of competition—the New York Giants and the New York Jets.

Stephen A. was quick to defend his favorite team, pointing out that the offense has consistently struggled for several years. While the level of competition may indeed be lacking, he emphasized that it is promising to see the offense perform well under Russell Wilson.

While it is easy to dismiss the opinion of a former player who has never won a Super Bowl, is Newton correct in his assessment?

Pittsburgh will aim to continue proving their doubters wrong as they begin the toughest second-half stretch in the NFL, starting with the Washington Commanders in Week 10 on November 10 at 1:00 PM EST.

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Cam Newton has challenge for Steelers QB Russell Wilson

Media personality and former All-Pro QB Cam Newton isn’t yet sold on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson.

A new — and likely brief — era started for the Pittsburgh Steelers leading up to Week 7 when Mike Tomlin made the bold decision to start Russell Wilson over Justin Fields.

Under Wilson, the Steelers have defeated two teams with a combined record of four wins. He’ll be tasked with much more than that after the Steelers return from their bye next Sunday.

On Thursday’s “4th&1 Podcast,” media personality and former All-Pro quarterback Cam Newton challenged Wilson with the statement, “All I’m saying is you better win the games that you’re supposed to win.”

Wilson is off to a good start. Was he supposed to defeat the New York Jets? Yes. Was he supposed to defeat the New York Giants? Another yes.

Looking ahead at the schedule, what other “supposed to win” games might those be? Perhaps Washington, perhaps Cleveland.

Newton isn’t yet sold on Wilson, but Steelers Nation is behind him. We trust that Wilson will channel his veteran experience to be the best quarterback he can be for Pittsburgh.

The Steelers must navigate a brutal second-half schedule — one of the toughest in the league — to pose a legit AFC playoff threat. It’ll not only take Wilson playing smart football but the entire team firing on all cylinders.

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Cam Newton is asked if Panthers should start Bryce Young or Andy Dalton

Panthers great Cam Newton: “This Bryce Young experiment is dwindling before our eyes.”

Who should quarterback the Carolina Panthers for the remainder of the 2024 season? Perhaps someone should ask the greatest quarterback in franchise history.

Well, someone did—as Cam Newton was tasked with choosing between Bryce Young and Andy Dalton on the latest offering from 4th & 1 with Cam Newton.

“The season’s a wash. You gotta get Bryce Young some reps,” Newton stated of the 1-7 Panthers. “But make sure they’re good reps. We need to really figure out what the [expletive] this kid can do. He’s not a rookie no more. We’re wastin’ time. This Bryce Young experiment is dwindling before our eyes.”

Young, who was benched at the beginning of Week 3, will be getting his second consecutive nod this weekend since returning to the starting lineup. His first, which ended in a 28-14 loss to the Denver Broncos last Sunday, saw him complete 24 of his 37 throws for 224 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

Newton then questioned the Panthers, who traded away their leading receiver Diontae Johnson this past Tuesday.

“But in Bryce Young’s defense, who is he gonna throw the ball to?” he added. “Is the system in place for him to be successful?”

Young will probably also be without last year’s top receiver in Adam Thielen, who has been ruled as doubtful for the Week 9 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

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49ers TE George Kittle recalls NFL debut vs. Julius Peppers, Cam Newton: ‘I’m gonna die’

49ers TE George Kittle was welcomed into the NFL by a couple of freaks of nature back in 2017.

At 6-foot-7 and 295 pounds and at 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds, Carolina Panthers legends Julius Peppers and Cam Newton were two absolute freaks of nature on the football field. So just imagine the shock of having to face them both—and in your NFL debut, no less.

Well, George Kittle didn’t have to imagine it, because he actually experienced it.

The San Francisco 49ers tight end lived to tell that tale on this week’s episode of the Cleats & Convos podcast, hosted by his teammate and All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel. When Samuel asked Kittle about his “Welcome to the NFL” moment, Kittle looked back on his regular-season debut against the Panthers from 2017 . . .

That matchup saw Carolina dominate San Francisco en route to a 23-3 victory. Newton passed for a pair of touchdowns while Peppers, in the first game of his second act with the Panthers, posted half a sack.

Kittle, who came out a-okay, reeled in five passes for 27 yards.

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Panthers great Cam Newton joining ESPN’s ‘First Take’ as regular panelist

Cam Newton is signing a deal . . . with ESPN!

Cam Newton will be back on your television screens.

As announced on Thursday, the Carolina Panthers legend has agreed to a contract with ESPN to become a regular panelist on First Take—the network’s signature morning debate show.

David Roberts, ESPN’s executive vice president and executive editor of sports news and entertainment, had the following to say about the super signing in the following statement this morning:

“Cam Newton’s addition to First Take brings an electrifying presence, enhancing our roster of top-tier personalities,” Roberts said. “His dynamic charisma, combined with the high-profile debates alongside Stephen A. Smith, will create compelling, must-watch television for fans.”

Newton was also included in the official release.

“I’ve always brought passion and energy into everything I do, and that won’t change at ESPN,” he stated. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to share my perspective and go toe-to-toe with the best in the business. Fans can expect the same intensity I brought to the field, along with real talk, bold takes, and good fun.”

Behind the growing popularity of his YouTube channel, the former NFL Most Valuable Player has successfully transitioned into media since his playing days. Newton, who isn’t officially retired from the game, last played in 2021.

His First Take debut is set for tomorrow’s live show from Tennessee State University.

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Cam Newton has some good advice for Commanders QB Jayden Daniels

Former NFL star Cam Newton has advice for Commanders QB Jayden Daniels.

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has walked in Jayden Daniels’ shoes. The former NFL quarterback, much like the current Washington Commanders rookie QB, has won the Heisman Trophy, been a high NFL draft pick and experienced NFL success.

The 2015 NFL MVP is now out of football despite being only 35 years old. These days, Newton hosts the “4th&1show” podcast, discussing the NFL, among other things.

In his most recent episode, Newton gave some advice to Daniels, who is off to a historic start early in his NFL career.

“Dear Jayden Daniels, don’t drink the Kool-Aid; trust me, it’s a trap,” Newton said. “Whatever the f–k you’ve been doing, keep doing. Don’t listen to how they build you up. Lock the f–k in and keep f—–g playing your ass off. That’s the only thing I would be able to tell him right now.”

This is actually terrific advice. Daniels doesn’t appear to be the type of person or player to believe his own hype. He often defers to teammates and coaches and praises them for great game plans, the offensive line for protecting him and his playmakers for making plays.

Daniels is praised for his selflessness and hard work, and always listens when older players or teammates give him advice. Newton offers excellent advice from someone who has walked a similar path.

Newton closed with one more piece of advice for Daniels.

“Jayden Daniels, bro, you’re playing great football. Do not buy in the hype, bro,” Newton said. “This is a long season. This is just the completion of the first quarter of the season…….can you keep it up?”

Regardless of what one thinks of Newton’s career or how he was a different player than Daniels, it’s still excellent advice.

Travis Hunter appears to blow off Cam Hunter before Colorado-UCF

Travis Hunter of Colorado didn’t seem happy to see Cam Newton

One Heisman winner went to say hello to a Heisman favorite in 2024 before Colorado played UCF.

Buffaloes two-way star Travis Hunter didn’t appear to want any part of Cam Newton and his sartorial splendor on Saturday.

Newton arrived in style before engaging the road Buffaloes.

Shedeur Sanders was good with the Heisman winner from Auburn.

But the two-way star Hunter could not — or would not — be bothered.