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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 by BowlJackson
Birmingham, AL
Member since Sep 2013
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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.





Posted by SAINTS0321
Member since Jan 2016
3963 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 1:50 am to
Pure trash
Posted by BDtiger5
Member since Feb 2010
1023 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 2:47 am to
He should be the most overrated.. dude can’t pass for shite
Posted by jangalang
Member since Dec 2014
36553 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 4:44 am to
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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 by SpartyGator
Detroit Lions fan
Member since Oct 2011
75456 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 4:45 am to
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Cam Newton voted most underrated NFL QB by 85 defensive players


He's no Brees....
Posted by Shunface
Lafayette County Detention Center
Member since Jan 2013
4587 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 4:58 am to
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.
Posted by MrAUTigers
Florida
Member since Sep 2013
28288 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 5:00 am to
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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 by MoarKilometers
Member since Apr 2015
17937 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 5:11 am to
No blake bortles? So pretty much everyone agrees he sucks
Posted by JohnnyU
Florida
Member since Nov 2006
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Posted on 1/11/19 at 5:17 am to
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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 by cubsfan5150
Member since Nov 2007
15776 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 5:21 am to
Those same players said that kap should be in the league too..,
Posted by JohnnyU
Florida
Member since Nov 2006
12350 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 5:41 am to
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Those same players said that kap should be in the league too..,




So, what your point?
Posted by Barbellthor
Columbia
Member since Aug 2015
8636 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 6:24 am to
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.
Posted by Rize
Spring Texas
Member since Sep 2011
15797 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 7:48 am to
Posted by stat19
Member since Feb 2011
29350 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 7:53 am to
He was also voted least likely to recover a fumble in a Super Bowl.
Posted by Vecchio Cane
Ivory Tower
Member since Jul 2016
17755 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 7:58 am to
A Bleacher Report article on an anonymous player poll?

Cam should go buy some new capris pants and a matching parasol to celebrate
Posted by Irons Puppet
Birmingham
Member since Jun 2009
25901 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 7:59 am to
That is how it will be until the Panthers get rid of Rivera or start investing in the OL and WRs.
Posted by EasterEgg
New Orleans Metro
Member since Sep 2018
4810 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 8:02 am to
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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 by I Bleed Garnet
Cullman, AL
Member since Jul 2011
54846 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 8:03 am to
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Eli Manning was the runner-up as the most overrated


This is the least shocking news ever.

Posted by I Bleed Garnet
Cullman, AL
Member since Jul 2011
54846 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 8:04 am to
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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 by TIGERSPIKE
Member since Oct 2016
1445 posts
Posted on 1/11/19 at 8:05 am to
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.
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