Cam Newton says he had a ‘great conversation’ with Roger Goodell over fears for his on-field safety
Cam Newton got his wish.
After publicly stating that he wanted to speak with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about the nature of the hits he takes on the field, the Carolina Panthers quarterback did just that via telephone on Tuesday.
When he talked to reporters the following day, Newton didn’t provide any real details, calling the discussion a “great conversation” and a “confidential conversation.”
“I got my point across. He got his point across,” Newton said. “That’s it.”
After taking a shot to the knees from Arizona’s Calais Campbell following an incomplete pass on Sunday, Newton told reporters he was tired of not getting calls from game officials on late hits. He elaborated Wednesday, saying he feels like he’s not treated like other quarterbacks because he runs with the ball so often.
“Illegal hits for me starts in the pocket,” Newton said. “It’s funny how a lot of people have a lot to say. I know when I am running the football I am on my own. I understand that. I’m not a dummy or oblivious to the fact that I run the football more than any quarterback who has ever played this game. I mean, duh. I’m fine with that.
“In the pocket, that’s all I’m asking for, just to get the same calls, that’s all.”
It remains to be seen whether his talk with the commissioner will have any effect.
“We’ll wait to see Sunday and moving forward,” Newton said.
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