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Here's the deal: In college he played in a scripted offense that relied on his run ability first. His run ability and Malzahn's play calling set up timely passes down field. When Cam did throw his receivers were usually wide open. I'm not saying he didn't make some tough throws, because he did. But fact is, he was doing it in an offense that didn't take three to five step drops, or have to make a split second decision on the receiver being open or not. Open is college is usually not open in the NFL, and when a qb like Newton plays in a spread option in college, the transition to the NFL offenses is rarely natural.

Pay attention high school qb's who get enamored by big college numbers in mickey mouse offenses. NFL GM's worry more about how you fit in to their offenses, and if you win or not.