Cam Newton reportedly targeted at Pro Bowl last year

[Mad Mike]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...bowl-last-year

Original article...

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/2...uring-pro-bowl

Curiosity got the best of me. And now I know why Newton had to deal with that type of heat -- including being slung down in the third quarter by Antonio Smith of the Texans after one pass and being sacked on a hard spin rush by Denver's Von Miller.

The reason: Newton dissed some of his brethren at the Pro Bowl.

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 ****. Here he was at his first game and he acted like he was the star. Guys didn't like that."

The Pro Bowl is a laid-back game, one for relaxing, spending time with your peers and unwinding after a tough season. The resort where players are housed is for them and their families only to prevent fan interference.

So when Newton turned down one player's request for an autograph and a picture for his kids at a function, it angered the player.

"Who the hell did he think they were?" said one player. "The only people around are families. He knew that. Yet he big-timed the guy by saying 'now's not the time.'"

That player said Newton did the unthinkable and even dissed Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis.

"That's the godfather there," one player said. "Can you believe he did that?"

Said another player: "It didn't matter who it was, he didn't care about anybody but himself."

Why am I not surprised.?

[Warhead36]

I don't care that he dissed Ray Lewis because Ray Ray annoys the crap out of me, but turning down an autograph for a fellow player's kids? That's a dick move.

[FanboyOf91]

Yet another reason why I am thankful for RG3's parents.

They did a very good job.

[S.T.real,lights,out]

Meh, like you said not really surprised..seems like a real ***

[Bubble Screen]

LOL This should surprise no one. This guy has been like this since he entered the league. I thought it was funny as hell watching that Pro Bowl, when those guys were roughing him up. He had it coming.

[The Caretaker]

Another reason I blow off anyone that tries to compare Newton and Vick to RG3. Not even mentioning the in-game differences that are apparent to anyone that spends just a few minutes not banking on prejudices, RG3 knows how to be a great human being, and how to be a leader. Vick nor Newton will ever be that.

[DM72]

I don't care that he dissed Ray Lewis because Ray Ray annoys the crap out of me, but turning down an autograph for a fellow player's kids? That's a dick move.

Why does Ray Lewis annoy people? To a man, he's probably the most respected player in the NFL. I just don't get it.

[AsiaticSkinsFan]

the pro bowl was in February, its December... no agenda here, right?

Im not saying Cam isnt a primadona, but this is a weird time for this article to come out.

Not only that, its funny how we dont like players to hide behind the "sources" tag until a story that we like comes out.

---------- Post added December-5th-2012 at 03:50 PM ----------

Another reason I blow off anyone that tries to compare Newton and Vick to RG3. Not even mentioning the in-game differences that are apparent to anyone that spends just a few minutes not banking on prejudices, RG3 knows how to be a great human being, and how to be a leader. Vick nor Newton will ever be that.

what in the world does Vick have to do with this article?

[TMK9973]

Why does Ray Lewis annoy people? To a man, he's probably the most respected player in the NFL. I just don't get it.

Because he lied to police after witnessing his friends kill a person...

Just a guess....

[CaptChaos86]

Living just below Charlotte i am beginning to loathe Cam Newton. His stupid superman touchdown celebration and just his whole demeanor makes me sick. No wonder no one wants to rally around him. Make me appreciate RG3 that much more.

[AsiaticSkinsFan]

Because he lied to police after witnessing his friends kill a person...

Just a guess....

which happened 12 years ago, and he has admitted was a terrible error and the family of the guy killed has forgiven Ray Lewis.

I hope no one holds bad acts you did 12 years ago against you today.

[TMK9973]

which happened 12 years ago, and he has admitted was a terrible error and the family of the guy killed has forgiven Ray Lewis.

I hope no one holds bad acts you did 12 years ago against you today.

Your right...we should have a max sentence of 12 years for anyone in jail if they say they are sorry....BTW -They "Forgave him" only if by that you mean "Settled their civil law suit for large sums".

Sorry to derail threads...If you want to like him, no problem. But you cant ask "Why do people hate on him".

[skinsfan07]

Living in Charlotte, this is nothing new. Couple of my buddies work at restaurants uptown (yes we call it uptown here) and have said that he has come into their spots and been a total jerk to everyone.

[AsiaticSkinsFan]

Your right...we should have a max sentence of 12 years for anyone in jail if they say they are sorry....

clearly not what I said.

All I know is that the people who matter, the families, have forgiven him. Because of that, I forgive Ray Lewis. Maybe you should too.

[TMK9973]

clearly not what I said.

All I know is that the people who matter, the families, have forgiven him. Because of that, I forgive Ray Lewis. Maybe you should too.

If he gives me at least 1 million dollars, like he did the families, he will be my best friend forever
ok - Back to Cam......