Cam Newton stands as the most polarizing figure of Super Bowl 50. The NFL’s MVP has been praised for his outstanding play and charity work. However, some have criticized his celebratory dances which often includes the Migos-created, Dab.
But Newton has never embraced the words of his critics and continues to succeed in the game of football. While in the Bay Area for Super Bowl week, Newton’s quotes off the field have been as exciting his play on the field.
Here are the five most interesting quotes from Cam Newton during Super Bowl week.
On inspiring future “non-traditional” quarterbacks:
“For me, I’ve kind of viewed things differently. [I play] for that athletic quarterback that’s coming out, for that person that may have made a mistake in their life, they can look at me and say, ‘Well, Cam did it so I can have hope to do it.’ Whether you go to a major division 1 school or not, whether you go the junior college route or not, you still have an opportunity to live out your dreams.”
How his father inspired his fashion:
“My father was a preacher so I will always try to mimic him and the things that he wore. For him to be dressed to the nines, the apple didn’t far to fall from the tree.”
Being influenced by Atlanta’s rap culture:
“Atlanta’s music is so influential. Not only in rap, but in the music industry as a whole. I have good relationships with a lot of people and they’re all are different. Atlanta style has made a big impact on a lot of cultural waves that we have, from rap, to fashion and sports.”
On how his mother and grandmother inspired his success:
“My mother and grandmother are very influential in my life and still are a part of my life. And for me to be in the position now, its not a mistake. These are blessings that have manifested years ago and I am just thankful that I’m in this position.”
On inspiring others to learn from his mistakes:
“It’s important for people to see my mistakes. I’m in a position where everybody critiques every single thing that I do, but yet I’ll be the first to tell you that I make mistakes. Whether you’re from Atlanta, whether you’re from California, whether you’re from Georgia or Florida. Wherever you are from, you can make it. You can see a person make mistakes, but don’t linger on mistakes. I made mistakes, but I still had dreams and aspirations and was still able to conquer them all.”
