Nobody wins when the family fueds.
On a recent podcast, former Carolina Panthers’ star quarterback Cam Newton was talking with projected number one overall NFL draft pick Travis Hunter about the pressure that comes with being selected first.
“You’re the top pick, because that was the worst team in the NFL the year before,” Newton said. “My issue is, when I was the first pick I went into a locker room of losers. Guys didn’t know how to win. Guys didn’t know how to prepare. It was a culture shock for me. Games don’t mean a lot to a lot of people in the league like you would expect.”
Former Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith, who was a leader on the team when Newton arrived, was offended by his remarks and responded.
“53 man lockeroom – 1 = 52 losers Wowā¦ breaking news to 89!,” Smith tweeted.
“I’ve watched & listened from a far as U @CameronNewton talk about @Panthers! None of us are perfect. Yes We were 2-14 before you blessed us w ur presence. The way you have talked about @panthers lately I’m very disappointed. I wish u nothing but the very best. I’m done !!!,” Smitty continued.
“I’ve never backed down from my words. However calling the men in the lockeroom losers isn’t slander, it’s disrespectful! I disliked a lot of things that happened w my time there. But calling men losers naw,” Steve responded.
Newton has yet to respond to Smith comments, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it he’ll do so via his 4th and 1 podcast.
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