Cam Newton Now Questionable

[teaserpleaser]

he'll play

[Mitchell88]

The plot thickens!


NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports coach Ron Rivera is considering holding Cam Newton (ribs) out of Sunday's Week 1 tilt with the Bucs.

Per Rapoport, Newton and his teammates are "optimistic" the quarterback will be able to play. But Rivera is concerned and may end up holding Cam out in an effort to have him healthy for the remainder of the season. The latter makes the most sense. Putting Newton out there against a physical Bucs defense and exposing him to big hits wouldn't be smart. Signs continue to point to Derek Anderson getting the nod under center come 4:25 PM ET.

I think he plays, I think that this just some cautious thinking, when it comes down to it he plays.

[BigSpoon]

He'll play but won't be anywhere close to 100%.

[LT Profits]

Newton now DOUBTFUL.

[colleewobbles]

If he plays he can only make the injury worse this is ridiculous Carolina Panthers are a bunch of dummies.

[LT Profits]

He is not playing,....as of now.


Panthers' "plan right now" is to hold out Cam Newton (ribs) for Sunday's game against the Bucs.

This "plan" has also been reported by NFL Network, ESPN and other outlets. Carolina fears that if Cam takes a shot to the ribs, it will result in another 3-4 weeks on the sideline. By starting Derek Anderson at 4pm ET today, Cam will have a very good chance to suit up for Week 2. Glazer says Newton will have a chance to convince the coaches he can protect himself by showing well in warmups, but we wouldn't count on it.

[buddha]

All been a massive mindf*ck the entire last 72 hours. He was never gonna be in there with cracked ribs lol

[RubberKettle]

Confirmed will not play today. Cam Newton is out.

[Cross]

Not looking good for the panthers.

[midnightmunchies]

Under is looking even nicer now

[NardVa]

No Cam No problem. Derek Anderson is starting and the last time I checked the Bucs are still the Bucs.

[NardVa]

Panthers ML was the play.

[ChiLLx]

This Anderson guy is balling

[OMGChoGath]

Took the Panthers +5 zzzzz should've grabbed ml too.

[NardVa]

This Anderson guy is balling

Anderson is a trash QB, but as you can see he looks like a stud today carving up a bottom feeder like the Bucs

[Barnes & Whine]

Bucs lose 13-0. nice.

[NardVa]

Bucs 1st half had 2 first downs. Let's go Panthers. Who needs Cam Newton.

[BarkingToad]

Looks like Rivera knew what he was doing,

[Cross]

I guess we have a qb controversy, ha!

[MexicanStallion]

Guy in my league didn't bother to get a back up, but still managed to win just fine with no QB.

[ApricotSinner32]

The plot thickens!


NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports coach Ron Rivera is considering holding Cam Newton (ribs) out of Sunday's Week 1 tilt with the Bucs.

Per Rapoport, Newton and his teammates are "optimistic" the quarterback will be able to play. But Rivera is concerned and may end up holding Cam out in an effort to have him healthy for the remainder of the season. The latter makes the most sense. Putting Newton out there against a physical Bucs defense and exposing him to big hits wouldn't be smart. Signs continue to point to Derek Anderson getting the nod under center come 4:25 PM ET.


Good game by newton..........

[Grits n' Gravy]

Anderson is a trash QB, but as you can see he looks like a stud today carving up a bottom feeder like the Bucs

He looked ok but having watched him get extended playing time in Clev and AZ it is safe to say he has no business being a starting qb in the NFL unless you are tanking for #1 pick.

[jjgold]

Guys let's not forget Carolina has a very good all-around team

Always will make a quarterback look a little better than he is

[Mitchell88]

He looked ok but having watched him get extended playing time in Clev and AZ it is safe to say he has no business being a starting qb in the NFL unless you are tanking for #1 pick.

I would say that most of the qb's in the league are ok, and there are a bunch of trash qb's that start all the time. league lacking qb's

[Otters27]

Looks like they snuck by without him. Andersen looked good for a while. Lucky TB did not come back to win

[Big Bear]

Does Carolina stay with Anderson week 2?

hey we have all seen how erratic black QB's can be. Anderson doesnt make costly mistakes.

Maybe the Panthers should let those ribs heal a little longer.

[LT Profits]

There is no controversy, Cam starts Week 2 if he is able to.

[teaserpleaser]

Does Carolina stay with Anderson week 2?

hey we have all seen how erratic black QB's can be. Anderson doesnt make costly mistakes.

Maybe the Panthers should let those ribs heal a little longer.

lol even DA would tell you cam should start

[GIVEMETHEMONEY]

lol even DA would tell you cam should start

Carolina should stay with Derek Anderson next week.

He did quite well and the team responded quite well with him at the helm!

[rcene]

Carolina should stay with Derek Anderson next week.

He did quite well and the team responded quite well with him at the helm!

This.

Carolina > with Anderson.

[BigSpoon]

If Cam is healthy he should start end of story.

[Wrigley]

If Cam is healthy he should start end of story.

Not even a story he will start

[NardVa]

I think Cam sits 1 more week or even 2. I thought cracked ribs can take several weeks to heal. Derek Anderson is more than capable of filling in for a few weeks.

[Big Bear]

The Lions probably win either way and Suh has a mean streak.

rest'em.