1989Fan Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 wow, what a slap in the face....especially to Matt Stafford who had an amazing season! The hype machine for Cam grows!http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8263f424/article/panthers-newton-headed-for-hawaii-after-giants-beat-niners?module=HP11_headline_stackCam Newton's historic rookie season will get one final act, as the Carolina Panthers quarterback will replace New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning on the NFC's Pro Bowl roster.Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers and New York Jets guard Brandon Moore have also been tabbed as replacements for Super Bowl-bound players. Newton was the first alternate among NFC quarterback after Manning, Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees. The Giants overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday's NFC Championship Game made Manning unavailable for next Sunday's Pro Bowl and opened a spot for Newton.Newton, the first overall pick in the 2011 draft, threw for 4,051 yards -- the most by a rookie in NFL history -- and 21 touchdowns with 17 interceptions this season to post an 84.5 quarterback rating. He added 706 rushing yards to become the first player in league history to pass for 4,000 yards and rush for at least 500 yards in a single season. Newton also set an NFL for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a single season with 14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I got no problem with it, guy deserves it ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastiemike Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Stafford should have been selected. He had 5000+ yards. That is a joke Newton was selected over him. However, Newton had every right to be selected over Ryan. Newton had a better year with less to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Stafford should have been selected. He had 5000+ yards. That is a joke Newton was selected over him. However, Newton had every right to be selected over Ryan. Newton had a better year with less to work with.Yea but he did not have 14 rushing TDs, that got to count for something ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minus Whale Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/gamelog/_/id/13994/cam-newtonWhat a joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominique is Manufique Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 boy i sure am glad carolina set their franchise back 4-5 years for selecting that guy. he's much worse than jimmy clausen. way to go carolina. /sarcasm off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 That's what I am saying, Stafford should have been the guy for sure. He led a team that historically is a loser to playoff berth, and a very good record. And had the offensive #s to show he made it happen for them.oh well, Newton should be fun to watch scramble around I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minus Whale Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Stafford should have been selected. He had 5000+ yards. That is a joke Newton was selected over him. However, Newton had every right to be selected over Ryan. Newton had a better year with less to work with.Newton had a better year? They won six games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 That's what I am saying, Stafford should have been the guy for sure.He led a team that historically is a loser to playoff berth, and a very good record. And had the offensive #s to show he made it happen for them.oh well, Newton should be fun to watch scramble around I guess.That's what I am saying, Stafford should have been the guy for sure.He led a team that historically is a loser to playoff berth, and a very good record. And had the offensive #s to show he made it happen for them.oh well, Newton should be fun to watch scramble around I guess.Newton took the worst offense in the league last year to what, #6 ? ........as a rookie ? .....man we looking at hard times in the NFC South we dont tighten our azzes up ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 boy i sure am glad carolina set their franchise back 4-5 years for selecting that guy. he's much worse than jimmy clausen. way to go carolina. /sarcasm offI admit, I thought he would be a bust. He sure looks the part early, unfortunately for us.with that said, Stafford still was more deserving of the nod this season. He took a constatly terrible franchise to the playoffs, and stats show he threw the Lions on his back and made it happen.And I am not saying that as a Georgia or Stafford fan, trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominique is Manufique Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I admit, I thought he would be a bust. He sure looks the part early, unfortunately for us.with that said, Stafford still was more deserving of the nod this season. He took a constatly terrible franchise to the playoffs, and stats show he threw the Lions on his back and made it happen.And I am not saying that as a Georgia or Stafford fan, trust me.i agree. i think stafford was more deserving. 5k yards is a pro bowl year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xFalconLord Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 The right choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Newton took the worst offense in the league last year to what, #6 ? ........as a rookie ? .....man we looking at hard times in the NFC South we dont tighten our azzes up ........Let's not forget that they were the worst offense in the league because they didn't have a quarterback. It wasn't because they didn't have talent. Newton played behind a great line, with great running backs and a badass wide receiver. Yes, he was excellent, at times, this year. But it in no way did he deserve this. I'd take Ryan or Stafford (leaning towards Stafford) over Newton. But, I guess people are still attracted to shiny objects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Let's not forget that they were the worst offense in the league because they didn't have a quarterback. It wasn't because they didn't have talent. Newton played behind a great line, with great running backs and a badass wide receiver. Yes, he was excellent, at times, this year. But it in no way did he deserve this. I'd take Ryan or Stafford (leaning towards Stafford) over Newton. But, I guess people are still attracted to shiny objects.OK genius......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 OK genius.........Ok what? Do you need help with something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bubba Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) I'm glad the Panthers have a pro bowl Qb right now . That hasn't happened in a very long time. Since pro bowl voting is based on regular season stats... and Eli having worse overall stats than both Stafford and Cam.......it seems that Stafford would have been the third slot, and Newton would have remained where he was as the 1st alt. Newton would have probably still gotten in, because I think Stafford would have declined, the same as Calvin Johnson did. He has a history of being injured and I don't think he risks it, even in a game with no pass rush. Edited January 23, 2012 by pox 08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggerman.0 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Looooooooooooooooolllllllllllldid i read that right, over Ryan (3rd best qb in nfcs)???????/im not sure if you are being serious.Stafford has an argument, but Cam had some beastly numbers as well when you factor in his total numbers.Sad news Ryan will never sniff a Pro Bowl again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdzul Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Stafford deserved it more. Cam is a great talent, Physical skills beyond belief. That being said he still has to work and hone his craft or or defenses will adapt and overcome.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggerman.0 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 People get so caught up in stats. If all I had to do was throw a jump ball to Calvin Johnson, I could have thrown for 5000 yards too. teee heee teee heeejulio jones hadnearly identical combine results as calvin,throw it up there Gomer Pile, dont be afraid to throw in to double or triple coverage Gomer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 People get so caught up in stats. If all I had to do was throw a jump ball to Calvin Johnson, I could have thrown for 5000 yards too.Yeah! Megatron had 5,000 yards and 41 touchdowns this season. Stafford had nobody else that could catch the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bubba Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 People get so caught up in stats. If all I had to do was throw a jump ball to Calvin Johnson, I could have thrown for 5000 yards too.That too. I don't know how many of you remember when Steve Smith was a young buck, and all Delhomme had to do with lob up wounded duck passes....and watch as Smith would make circus catch after circus catch. It wasn't really Delhomme, that was doing something amazing, it was Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I find it amusing that people care so much about who is selected as the 4th best QB in the conference.I mean...geez...it's the Pro Bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bubba Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Yeah! Megatron had 5,000 yards and 41 touchdowns this season. Stafford had nobody else that could catch the ball. When you have a WR that can catch the ball over consistent double and triple coverages....it tends to make the other WRs and QB's life a whole lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Man21 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I hope he has a sophomore slump next season. What a bunch of crap this is to have two guys that threw more TDs and less interceptions get overlooked just so fans can see "Superman". oh btw they went 6-10?! #ComeOnSon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharky Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I got no problem with it, guy deserves it ........Yea but he did not have 14 rushing TDs, that got to count for something ......Yep. I don't have a problem with it either. One thing for sure is that Ryan didn't deserve to be there this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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