Negatives: Played in a simplified, run-first, dive-option read offense with very basic high-low reads. Worked exclusively out of the gun and was very quick to run at the first flash of coverage. Limited field vision — does not process the passing game. Inconsistent throwing mechanics with a flick delivery — generates all of his power from his upper-body strength and too often arms the ball. Streaky passer with spotty accuracy. Makes his receivers work hard and throws into coverage. Does not spin a tight spiral. Very disingenuous — has a fake smile, comes off as very scripted and has a selfish, me-first makeup. Always knows where the cameras are and plays to them. Has an enormous ego with a sense of entitlement that continually invites trouble and makes him believe he is above the law — does not command respect from teammates and always will struggle to win a locker room. Only a one-year producer. Lacks accountability, focus and trustworthiness — is not punctual, seeks shortcuts and sets a bad example. Immature and has had issues with authority. Not dependable.

Summary: An extremely talented, dual-threat QB who carried Auburn to a national title, Newton has the arm and athletic talent desired in a rollout, play-action, bootleg vertical passing game and would fit ideally into an offense such as that of the Redskins or Raiders. However, he always will test the rules, be difficult to manage and lacks the intangibles to win the trust of a locker room. Will require a very strong-willed, demanding coach to live up to his potential and avoid the trappings of fame and fortune, but even the greatest taskmaster will not be able to keep away the drama that is still swirling from a stained Heisman Trophy and littered recruiting trail that Newton left in the SEC. Can provide an initial spark, but will quickly be dissected and contained by NFL defensive coordinators, struggle to sustain success and will not prove worthy of an early investment. An overhyped, high-risk, high-reward selection with a glaring bust factor, Newton is sure to be drafted more highly than he should and could foreclose a risk-taking GM's job and taint a locker room.

whoops.

Dan wasn't even sure Peyton should be starting. He actually asked Dan Durkin.

add in the SJW undertone... "If you root for Peyton and not Cam...you're a racist!"

I heard Durkin on with, I think, Ostrowski over the weekend. That guy is full of shit. He was discussing the illusion of parity in the NFL and he said that before the season he could name 16 teams that absolutely will not make the playoffs. No way do I believe he could do that.

hehehe guys I gotta tell ya it's a fake smile, boys

Dan wasn't even sure Peyton should be starting. He actually asked Dan Durkin.

before he was given time to "rest".

Dan wasn't even sure Peyton should be starting. He actually asked Dan Durkin.

Dan's getting into #TankMush territory with his proclivity for making spectacularly wrong predictions in the most snide and condescending way possible. I might have to start listening again.

I believe what COF is referring to was when Brock was still playing and Peyton was healthy enough to play. It was a big discussion all over the league.

I don't think Dan was saying to sit Peyton this week and start Brock. I may have missed it though.

Dan's getting into #TankMush territory with his proclivity for making spectacularly wrong predictions in the most snide and condescending way possible. I might have to start listening again.

nope. He asked that question Friday. Check the podcast.

He has been horrendously wrong a lot lately. Last week, he said something about how Manning's weak arm + a week to prepare for Belichick would lead to a Patriots blowout.

So it was just a question?

I heard Durkin on with, I think, Ostrowski over the weekend. That guy is full of shit. He was discussing the illusion of parity in the NFL and he said that before the season he could name 16 teams that absolutely will not make the playoffs. No way do I believe he could do that.

Greek yogurt for men?

add in the SJW undertone... "If you root for Peyton and not Cam...you're a racist!"

add in the SJW undertone... "If you root for Peyton and not Cam...you're a racist!"

If you root for Peyton over Cam because you think the later is too "uppity" for your tastes then you're probably a racist.

If you root for Peyton over Cam because you think the later is too "uppity" for your tastes then you're probably a racist.

What if it's because I think Newton is a sexist for calling the female reporter "Sweetheart" a few years back?

add in the SJW undertone... "If you root for Peyton and not Cam...you're a racist!"

You had to read between the lines, but that's what Goff was saying today.

You had to read between the lines, but that's what Goff was saying today.

I've heard plenty of balck guys over the years call sports-talk radio shows and say they thought [insert balck player here] is too much of show boat, celebrates too much, should act like they've been there before, etc.