From Larry Brown Sports:
The average NFL rookie would be in awe of a scene like the Pro Bowl. It may not be one of the most highly-rated television events of the year, but the NFL’s All-Star game still brings together the most talented football players in the world and a number of future Hall of Famers.
Last season, Cam Newton was selected to the 2012 NFC Pro Bowl roster after an outstanding rookie season. According to a report from Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com, he walked into Honolulu like he owned the place. And not in a good way.
According to several players in the game, some from both teams, Newton’s standoffish, diva ways made him enemy No. 1 in the eyes of some of the players.
“He was a total —-hole,” one AFC player said. “Who did he think he was? He acted like the big sh–. Here he was at his first game and he acted like he was the star. Guys didn’t like that.”
Another player said a player asked Newton for his autograph — presumably to give to the player’s child — and Newton “big-timed” him by telling him “now’s not the time.” The same player also said he was also disrespectful to 13-time Pro Bowler Ray Lewis.
“That’s the godfather there,” one player said. “Can you believe he did that?”
When asked about the alleged exchange through the Ravens PR department, Lewis denied that Newton dissed him. However, several other players confirmed that it happened. As Prisco pointed out, that would help explain why several AFC defensive players cranked up the intensity when Newton came into the game and seemed to hit him harder than the other quarterbacks. That was not the case when rookie Andy Dalton took snaps for the AFC.
“Cam’s in his own world,” one of Newton’s NFC teammates said. “He’s a young guy and learning, but he better change. They started rushing him. We were like, ‘what are they doing? This is the Pro Bowl.’ They didn’t attempt that with the other guys. They went after him. He better learn soon. You don’t want to go out there and get hurt at the Pro Bowl.”
The report should shock no one when you take into account stories like this and this, but it certainly sheds some light onto what type of person Newton is, if it is true. The Pro Bowl is generally a time for camaraderie and respect shared among the game’s best — not an opportunity for rookies to act like hot shots.
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December 07, 2012
This boy couldn't hold 99% of the NFL quarterbacks jockstrap that play today. Sorry but I see CAM MORON as part of this new breed of arrogant self entitled prima donnas that are over paid and untested when coming into this league. Cam Newtons are the reason why fans are paying too much for over inflated tickets to see some JACKWAGON make an ass out of himself in the NFL. Hope to see this guys knees blown out shortly.
Yeah Cams so selfish, every time the Panthers Score a Touchdown he runs over, and takes the ball away from the Panther who scored it, and gives it the to first kid he sees in the stands. What a jerk, and you know that kid didn't pay for the ticket too, and their seats are 20 row higher up. It think Cam is raciest against old guys...
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An article evidently based on rumor, not fact as stated by the author "if it is true."
You are an idiot.."if it is true."
This guy must be Harvey Updyke's brother.lol
That stated, chill out , sit back and enjoy the things they do well. Marvel at the 97 MPH fastball. Embellish that 55 yard end around. The chef may be a criminal but you can still enjoy the meal