re: Cam Newton vs Johnny Football

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Yes as a matter of fact I watched them both live and in person and personally I believe Johnny Football is a better player

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Here's the thing: It doesn't matter. Nothing Manziel has done or ever could do would make most here pick him over Cam.

Even if he goes 14-0 next year, wins the MNC and has better stats than Newton, Newton will always be better in the eyes of many because he did it first. Psychology shows that revisionist history causes people to always remember the "original" of anything as better, regardless of merit. Cam was the first QB like that to literally carry a team all by himself in the SEC. Tebow was a running spread QB as well, but he was on some of the most talented teams in the last 15-20 years.

Newton's legend has made him an untouchable figure that cannot be surpassed in the minds of many.