[moklerman]

In the media, you can be a douchebag. There needs to be a villain for people to root against. For some reason, people will accept that sort of thing. But a whiny, spoiled brat? You come across that way and you can kiss your endorsements goodbye. Will people forgive and forget that sort of thing if he tries to do some damage control? I don't know. It doesn't seem like it.

I think one can rehabilitate from bad to good. The public loves redemption. Seems tougher to convince that you're no longer immature and self-centered.

Cam has, IMO, done a lot more than just lose a Super Bowl. Seems to me he's really damaged his brand. Maybe no one cares once 2016 starts but from fumbling the game away, not trying to recover said fumble going viral, the tantrum in the end zone, the petulant exit from the press conference and the unapologetic follow-up...not a good week to be him.

[RamsFanSince82]

[moklerman]

Everett had the phantom sack stigma he never got rid of and I think Cam will never live down...what's a good name for his non-try to get the fumble?

[Stranger]

Hilarious, 82

[Neil039]

https://twitter.com/Coach_Kvalheim/status/696853608776790016

Classic!

[Neil039]

I might need to rename the thread, Cam Newton I hate that I understand you have no humility!

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14745 ... -reporters

[Hacksaw]

Everett had the phantom sack stigma he never got rid of and I think Cam will never live down...what's a good name for his non-try to get the fumble?

Cams Superbowl Fumble Flub .

https://twitter.com/Coach_Kvalheim/status/696853608776790016

Perfect! What a crack up.

[The Gemini Method]

The age of the Millennial.

Self gratification and adulation is a must. Without it, the pouting and inability to take criticism and detraction with good grace.

He wants the spotlight when things are going well. He's going to get it when he sulks. The gif that he is quick to flip into the endzone when he scores but he doesn't dive for a fumble in the Super Bowl? You are not guaranteed to return to he big game (See: Dan Marino). I sure as heck would dive in the slight opportunity that you could lead your team back.

Again, the QB position is held to a different status than say a WR or a CB. You are the cerebral part of the team. The other 52 teammates look to you as a leader. Should he apologize for having fun or playing freely? No. But you also have to realize that when you're dabbing and tearing up signs you're going to catch flak when you get beat. The best thing to do is take your licks and hold yourself a responsible member of a sports league. Adversity is what makes a man. It is easy to win and exult when things are good. It is how you handle the adversity that makes you stronger.

[Hacksaw]

Good points Gemini. The real dope here is that he showed either slow reaction time or fear by not getting after that ball. Simms calling the game nailed it in real time. The game was on the line and had he recovered they still had a good chance to win the game. Losing the ball without even trying to recover basically sealed their fate. That was a huge turnover and an equally huge 'no play' on the ball. Perhaps his left shoulder injury was a factor, but until he uses that excuse, that fumble flub will follow him.
Frankly he needed a healthy slice of humble pie.

[The Gemini Method]

Good points Gemini. The real dope here is that he showed either slow reaction time or fear by not getting after that ball. Simms calling the game nailed it in real time. The game was on the line and had he recovered they still had a good chance to win the game. Losing the ball without even trying to recover basically sealed their fate. That was a huge turnover and an equally huge 'no play' on the ball. Perhaps his left shoulder injury was a factor, but until he uses that excuse, that fumble flub will follow him.
Frankly he needed a healthy slice of humble pie.

It sends a message to the other 52 players that he isn't willing to go all out for them. Thomas Davis has to be wondering why he even laced them up with a broken forearm if Cam, his leader, wouldn't even dive to make an attempt for that fumble. Granted, they were not going to recover that fumble but it sends a message of a lack of leadership to the non-glamour positions that their so-called leader isn't willing to put that effort forwards they begin to think: Why should we?