Former number one overall pick Cam Newton was involved in an altercation over the weekend. Newton was assaulted by several players and coaches at a 7-on-7 football camp in Atlanta, Georgia – the quarterback’s hometown. NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe called the situation embarrassing.
“Y’all think that’s cute [to tell Newton he’s trash]. It’s not,” Sharpe said.
“It’s really embarrassing that somebody takes time out of their day… and tries to give back and you’re disrespectful, ungrateful. Cam is way better than me because I don’t have patience for my own kids disrespecting me. I’ll be d–– if I’m going to let somebody else’s kid disrespect me.”
Cam Newton led Auburn to a Natty with 1 O-lineman that started an NFL game and no one else recording a NFL reception, rush attempt or pass attempt. He’s used to being a one man army, so you are delulu if you thought some guys jumping him was gonna phase him. Hat didn’t even move. pic.twitter.com/i321xmZTyE
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) February 25, 2024
Chad Johnson Scolds Players For Cam Newton Brawl
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson also chimed in on the altercation. Johnson also expressed his disappointment in the situation. But he also encouraged the players involved in the skirmish to take advantage of the situation. Because they don’t come around often.
“Knowing Cam like I do…. he’s not going to allow this to bother him,” Johnson said.
“When you have someone like Cam Newton giving players an opportunity to display themselves at these 7-on-7 camps, you’re supposed to be taking advantage of these situations. Many times I’ve seen players, coaches, and parents disrespect Cam Newton at these camps.”
Former Heisman Winner Sounds Off on Newton
This past weekend was not just a one-shot deal. Newton has hosted several football camps while he was a player and has done so even more since stepping away from the game. Which makes the situation even more deplorable. Fellow Heisman winner Robert Griffin III said that the current situation should be a wake-up call for everyone to do better.
“In all seriousness, I HATE seeing this. Cam Newton nor anyone should ever be disrespected in this way. How can we rise, do better for our communities, and change the narrative when we are attacking each other like this? Turning a 7-on-7 tournament into a brawl and people leave with the wrong impression of an event meant to bring people together for fun and competition. We have to be better than this. We are better than this,” he wrote.
“Cam Newton led Auburn to a Natty with 1 O-lineman that started an NFL game and no one else recording an NFL reception, rush attempt or pass attempt. He’s used to being a one-man army, so you are delulu if you thought some guys jumping him was gonna phase him. The hat didn’t even move.”