Panthers QB Cam Newton On Rise Of Black QBs' In NFL: 'Shouldn't Be A Big Deal'

Discussion in 'Carolina Panthers' started by DaBears22, Sep 11, 2013.

  1. DaBears22

    DaBears22 Matt Forte = future MVP Staff Member

    Nine black quarterbacks started in the NFL during Week 1. It was the highest number the league had ever seen.

    Is it the signal of a coming sea change in the NFL? Or is it an anomaly -- a narrative that feels familiar because it is?

    Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was asked during his Wednesday press conference if this should be seen as a big deal.

    "Absolutely not," Newton said. "You don't have a bar mitzvah just because you're starting an African-American quarterback in this league."

    Source: NFL.com
     
    DaBears22, Sep 11, 2013
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  2. RichLikeWh0a

    RichLikeWh0a Hermhater = Nemesis

    racial issues can't go away until people stop bringing them up.
     
    RichLikeWh0a, Sep 11, 2013
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  3. ICECOLD

    ICECOLD 1st Stringer

    The best player should get the gig. As long as that happens, there won't be any issues
     
    ICECOLD, Sep 11, 2013
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  4. andy82

    andy82 Your Soul, It's Mine!

    This. Also, for once, Cam is in the right. The media are to blame for perpetuating this kind of crap.
     
    andy82, Sep 12, 2013
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