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Steve Smith Sr. fires back at Cam Newton for Panthers 'locker room of losers' comment
As if Kendrick Lamar's halftime show wasn't enough, Cam Newton decided to throw his unique hat into the fire – seemingly slamming his former Carolina Panthers teammates as a bunch of losers during an appearance on Travis Hunter's podcast in the lead-up to Super Bowl 59.
Steve Smith angered by Cam Newton's 'losers' comment on 2011 Panthers
That was certainly the case for Newton when he entered the league in 2011. The previous year was a brutal slog for the Panthers, as they finished with a 2-14 record, which was bad enough to get John Fox fired as head coach.
Steve Smith fires back at Cam Newton over ‘losers’ comments
Cam Newton had his feelings hurt by the Carolina Panthers in the past — and now he’s throwing shade at his “loser” former Panther teammates. Newton, the No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick in 2011, recently appeared on potential 2025 top pick Travis Hunter’s podcast and discussed what it’s like being atop a draft board.
More former Panthers take exception to Cam Newton's 'locker room of losers' comments
Steve Smith Sr. isn’t the only former Panther who seems irked about Cam Newton’s “locker room of losers” label.
Cam Newton said 2011 Panthers had a ‘locker room of losers,’ and Steve Smith responded
When I was the first pick, I went into a locker room of losers. Guys didn’t know how to win. Guys didn’t know how to prepare. It was a culture shock for me.”
Cam Newton doubles down on saying Panthers had ‘locker room of losers’ prior to drafting him
Former Carolina star quarterback Cam Newton doubled down on recent comments that the Panthers had “a locker room of losers” before drafting him with the No. 1 overall pick in 2011, saying his remarks were “aggressive” but “true.
Ex-Panthers star Steve Smith Sr fires back at Cam Newton over 'locker room of losers' remark
Former Carolina Panthers star Steve Smith Sr. fired back at his former teammate Cam Newton over a remark about the locker room being filled with "losers" when he arrived.
Cam Newton has to 'own up' to 'losers' comment, says former HC Ron Rivera
Former Carolina Panthers quarterback and 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton recently said that he inherited a "locker room of losers" in his 2011 rookie season. This prompted former Panthers wide receiver and two-time All-Pro Steve Smith Jr.
Steve Smith Sr. fires back at Cam Newton for calling Panthers 'losers'
Former Panthers wideout Steve Smith Sr. called out former teammate Cam Newton on social media for "disrespectful" comments made toward their former team.
Ron Rivera on Cam Newton: Sometimes things are better left unsaid
Former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton created a stir by saying he entered a "locker room full of losers" when he arrived as the franchise's No. 1 overall pick in 2011.
Former Panthers HC Ron Rivera on Cam Newton's 'losers' comments: 'Sometimes things are better left unsaid'
The winningest head coach in Panthers franchise history gave his thoughts about Cam Newton’s controversial “locker room of losers” comments.
Cam Newton's 'locker room of losers' remark, which angered Steve Smith Sr., sounds a bit different in full context
There was some missing context in the Cam Newton clip that fired up franchise great Steve Smith Sr. on Monday.
Steve Smith Sr. unhappy with former teammate Cam Newton calling Panthers ‘losers’ prior his arrival
Newton, in an appearance on a podcast featuring University of Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter last week ...
Cam Newton Sends Blunt Message to Steve Smith Sr.
While Newton has never been shy about voicing his opinions, a recent anecdote he shared about first being drafted by the ...
Former Auburn QB Cam Newton Slams Panthers, Steve Smith Claps Back
Cam Newton won a national championship and Heisman Trophy with the Auburn Tigers before the Carolina Panthers made him the No ...