Cam Newton has A LOT of learning left to do. This is the kind of crushing defeat that can derail the promising future of a QB who is known more for athleticism than reading defenses and having great accuracy. He didn't show a lot of leadership tonight. He was supposed to be the young guy with all the flash...but he was gimping around like he was the guy about to turn 40. No fire. No intensity. Looked at a fumble on the ground that was THE final make or break point of their season, and he backed away like it was a hand grenade.

Walking off the interview platform is absolutely low class. 49 other QBs went through painful defeats before him...how many of them just got up and walked out when the questions got tough? I think the questions he will get from some teammates may be tougher though.