“One Man’s Opinion” by Gordon Curvey

Here is story that fits for here at SIC. And the story is former University of Washington star and Hall Of Fame member Warren Moon thinks the treatment of Carolina Panther QB Can Newton is uneven compared to other white QB’s in the NFL. And I agree with Moon.

Here is a example. Motor mouth Colin Cowherd of ESPN Radio blasted Newton last week because he is starting a new clothing line. He said Newton needs to work on being a better QB than wasting time in the world of business. Those comments by Colin is a example of how Cam is being treated by the media. And Colin interviewed two retired QB’s, Doug Flutie and Steve Young about Moon’s comments and if race fits in this situation or not.

Young and Flutie do not have a clue as to what is or is not racism. They do not understand what Moon though in the 70’s as black QB. Or what Cam is going though now. Don’t have a clue!!

Moon knows first hand how it is being a African American QB. He was called the N word and more when he was a young player here in Seattle in the 70’s with the UW. He went to Canada to play QB because it seemed teams did not want him to play QB in the NFL. Of course he finally crossed the border and had a great career. But he dealt with a lot of negativity. That is for sure.

Talk with Donavan McNabb or Randell Cunningham or Mike Vick or James Harris or other African American QB’s and they will tell you they had to preform much more harder than the white QB because they were being watched like a hawk by the fans and media.

Truth be told Cam is bringing a little of the negative press on himself with his actions during the games when he sits by himself with a towel over his head looking depressed and down after a Panther defeat as well as some of his comments in post game news conferences. He has to work on this. He has to remember he is the face of the Panthers.

I hope Warren can make a little time and talk via Skype or what ever and break down some knowledge on young Cam.. Have you noticed, Newton is wearing #1 just like guess who wore during his entire career………that’s right Warren Moon. Newton has BIG TIME skills. I love to watch him play every week. He is still very young and I hope his concerns with the play calling will be worked out because Once again I love to see the young brotha play.

We will keep you up to date with more news on the super talented Cam Newton in future editions of SIC.

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