Cam Newton reacts to Carolina Panthers’ Super Bowl defeat
He didn’t cry or scream. Instead, Cam Newton fell.
After the Denver Broncos made their last touchdown, securing a 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50, Newton, the Panthers’ MVP, took to the ground while on the sidelines.
The NFL tweeted Newton’s reaction, billing it as an emotional one after the Panther’s historic 17-1 season came to a disappointing conclusion.
Cam's reaction on the sideline after the last #Broncos touchdown...#SB50 https://t.co/8XQ1PkbrN7
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2016
Reaction from fans ranged from acceptance, understanding and loyalty to ridicule, mockery and utter disappointment.
#CamNewton how dare you just stare at the ball like that and not dive to get it!!! #SB50 pic.twitter.com/91EdEaj0sv
— B. Scott (@lovebscott) February 8, 2016
Superman would have jumped on that fumble. #CamNewton #SuperBowlSunday
— Gerry Dee (@gerrydee) February 8, 2016
So unprofessional, flopping around on the ground like a spoiled kid that didn't get what he wanted. #SB50 #CamNewton
— Trevor McCumby (@T_RevMcCumby) February 8, 2016
You still the best #CamNewton #CAMVP We (love) you!
— Tricia Cotham (@triciacotham) February 8, 2016
I'm a HUGE #CamNewton fan but #football is not a game of indecision or fear. JUMP IN THE PILE! It's the biggest game of your life! Damn man
— Wade Davis II (@Wade_Davis28) February 8, 2016
Another View Of Cam Jumping Away From The Fumble #camnewton https://t.co/Af4XtuHqCP
— Gustavo Vega (@iamvega1982) February 8, 2016
The media is going to eat #CamNewton up after this game
— Michael Blackson (@MichaelBlackson) February 8, 2016
Some railed against Newton after he walked away from a post-game press conference.
Anybody see how #CamNewton morphed into the immature sour grapes guy from earlier in his career tonight at post-game podium? #Panthers
— GiantsWFAN (@giantswfan) February 8, 2016
My view: #CamNewton is dealing w/ immense pain. However, as MVP of the NFL & leader of his team, he has to conduct himself better. #SB50
— Albert T. Lewis, Sr. (@Albert_TLewis) February 8, 2016
You will never last in the NFL with that attitude. The world doesn't revolve around you, boy! #CamNewton
— Bill Romanowski (@billromanowski) February 8, 2016
This story was originally published February 8, 2016 at 3:35 AM with the headline "Cam Newton reacts to Carolina Panthers’ Super Bowl defeat."