12-12-2019, 08:06 PM -
(12-12-2019, 07:00 PM)PantherFan007 Wrote: I personally have no problem with Cam being nominated, He DOES do a lot of stuff for the community and extended area. If you keep in mind that Cam is still just a big kid, it might make you reconsider how you feel about him. As for Man of the Year for the team, I don't know if he is the right choice or not, but I think as a man he is as good as any choice we have. Just my opinion.
WELLLL......
Not being argumentative--(okay, maybe just a little)-- but here is the deal. The MOTY award his supposed to represent the player (only ONE..) from each team who is being recognized for "...excellence ON and off the field" according to the mission statement. While Cam has his moments off the field, his ON field 'excellence' is not in question...it just doesn't exist. For the past couple of years Cam has done very little other than blow his own horn. That has been one unproductive $20 million dollar per year albatross.
OFF the field, Cam spends some time with kids, that's true. I give him props for that. But really, its more fluff than not. He spends a little then puts himself in the center of the accolades. Every opportunity is a photo-op. Everything is about Cam..... Cam no longer walks around and into places. Cam strolls...kicked back, fancy clothes, personal 'hatter', big $100 stogie...... always aping for the camera. If it doesn't benefit Cam, he doesn't do it.
So, it's nice that he "helps out" the kids a little. Anything is welcome. But lets not make it into something it's not. The fact remains, this award is supposed to represent something. If Cam is the best we have ON and OFF the field....... we are in a world of hurt.!!
And for the record..I realize you know this, but I'll state it here anyway. I LIKE Cam. I was a 'believer' once upon a time. I supported Cam vocally and in person. But truth told, that was quite a few years back....back when Cam was a football player. These days.?? Uhhh, not so much.
"Walter Payton Man of the Year"...... ???? Surely you jest.!!