While the Packers are trying to work through their issues at quarterback without Aaron Rodgers, the Carolina Panthers quarterback continues his battle against the media.
Cam Newton walked out of a press conference after he was visibly annoyed by a question. (A legitimate question about, well, football.)
Check out the video at CBSSports.com. Also, the Panthers put out a statement, explaining the quarterback’s actions:
“Cam didn’t intend to be discourteous toward any specific media member,” the team said, via NFL.com. “In his mind, after answering questions for nine minutes, he had fulfilled his obligations.”
But because it’s Newton and because Newton has a bad history with press conferences, this will almost definitely create noise. After losing Super Bowl 50 to the Broncos, Newton walked out of his press conference after just a couple minutes. And earlier this season, Newton made a sexist comment to Charlotte Observer reporter Jourdan Rodrigue.
“It’s funny to hear a female talk about routes like that,” Newton said after being asked about route running. “It’s funny.”
Newton later apologized. Last week, Newton skipped his mandatory press conference altogether.
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