When the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the St. Louis Rams ended, Lu Ke was being bombarded by media reporters; at the same time, the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers also came to an end, and Cam Newton On the other side of the North American continent, they faced a swarm of media reporters.
For Newton, this was not a successful season, but it was not a failed season either.
From a team perspective, this has been a disappointing season.
The Carolina Panthers' season record was not outstanding. The last game was lost to the New Orleans Saints, the rival in the same division, with a terrible score of "17:45", and became the backdrop for witnessing Drew Brees setting a historical record. board, ultimately finishing with a record of six wins and ten losses, ranking third in the division, and missing the playoffs.
Even worse is a set of data. When Newton lost the ball due to his own fumble or interception during the game, he lost ten games out of ten; and when he avoided the ball transition, he won six games out of six. In other words, among the young Panthers, Newton, as the quarterback, must be responsible for the team's failure. His ups and downs have caused many tragedies.
But, this is the responsibility that the starting quarterback must bear.
From Newton's personal perspective, this is a season of strong rise.
In terms of passing, Newton broke Peyton Manning's rookie season passing yard record and became the first quarterback in history to pass 4,000 yards in a single season. There are questions about the ball's insufficient accuracy. Prior to this, Manning's rookie passing yard record was 3,739 yards, while Newton's final score was 4,051 yards.
The final game was a record night for Drew Bruce, but also for Cam Newton.
In terms of running the ball, in the thirteenth week of the regular season, Newton completed three running touchdowns in a single game. This also created a single-game running touchdown record for a quarterback and set the record for running quarterbacks. His abilities have been maximized, and the slogan "Superman" has become very popular among the home team fans and has become the best compliment for Newton.
For a rookie, this is the perfect debut of his career.
If not someone.
"Cam, how do you feel about the performance of Lu Ke and Andy Dalton this season? Especially Lu Ke, as an undrafted rookie, has achieved a far better record than you. Someone raised the question Question, if the draft were to be repeated again, the Panthers should choose Lu Ke as the No. 1 pick. What do you want to respond to?"
"Cam, there have been rumors in the league that the relationship between you and Lu Ke is not harmonious. It has been like this since the beginning of the rookie training camp. Is this related to Lu Ke's Chinese identity?"
"Cam, your Fonderrick test only scored 22 points, while Lu Ke scored 50 points out of 50. What do you think about this? You still insist that this test does not represent the quarterback's ability. ?"
"Cam, Lu Ke has created countless histories as an undrafted rookie. For example, he is the first undrafted rookie to lead the team into the playoffs in his rookie season, and is now considered a candidate for the regular season MVP. As a rookie in the same year, do you have any special ideas?"
"Cam, who do you think is the better quarterback between you and Lu Ke?"
"Cam..."
A steady stream of topics swarmed in like a tide, completely swamping Newton and completely out of breath. The smile stiffened at the corners of his mouth little by little, and the anger rushed into his head little by little. He tried to calm down, but The endless chatter left no chance at all, so the rationality burst like this.
"Me, of course it's me." Newton shouted uncontrollably. The voice that was out of control became sharper, and his chest rose and fell like a bellows.
Newton was clearly innocent.
He just wanted to enjoy the lights and the applause, the flowers and the shouts.
The season is finally over and the players are finally relaxing. Although the Panthers failed to enter the playoffs, he had a perfect rookie season. This was a perfect start. Everything indicated that he would have a promising and prosperous career, step by step. The road to blue clouds.
However, these reporters did not let him go, and inexplicably kept him at bay!
What's going on? What's going on?
Lu Ke, Lu Ke, Lu Ke! This name is like a curse that lingers on from the beginning of the rookie training camp until the end of the regular season, but it still lingers, as if hundreds of thousands of flies are swirling above his eardrums. His anger has seriously exceeded The load is overflowing, he must vent, he must explode.
As a result, the words got out of control.
"Everyone knows that the Niners have been able to achieve such outstanding results this season. First, they must thank coach Jim Harbaugh. Second, they must thank the defensive team. Third, they must thank the two tight ends and two receivers who burst out with all their strength. Hand. Lu Ke? Jesus Christ, the reason why he is able to enter the public eye is because he has a group of excellent teammates!"
"The final bottom line is that Lu Ke is an average quarterback. Everything comes from the system. Wait until next year's season and everything will come to light. Charles Davis has analyzed it many times. After that, can't anyone maintain an objective attitude and look at this player?"
"Or are you saying that you used to question us unconditionally because of our skin color, but now you are pursuing him unconditionally because of his skin color?"
The endless words were sharp and sharp, harsh and rough. After the strong venting, Newton began to pant, but he did not realize what trouble he had gotten into.
But reporters know. Clear as day.
"Cam, are you telling me that you're the only one who excels on the Panthers? Your teammates are dragging the team down?"
"Cam, you are now blaming your teammates for a poor season, otherwise the team's record will be even better?"
"Cam, are your insinuations targeting Lu Ke's Chinese identity? Is this related to racial issues?"
"Cam, this season, Lu Ke's quarterback-related statistics are better than yours. Are you denying his excellence?"
"Cam, so, you think you are better than Lu Ke?"
The vigorous and chattering questions poured down overwhelmingly, giving Newton no room to breathe, let alone fight back. The whole person was instantly suffocated, and his whole body began to tremble due to extreme anger.
The young Newton truly felt the power of the Uncrowned King for the first time today.
It's all because of Lu Ke, all of this is because of Lu Ke. If it weren't for Lu Ke, he wouldn't be in jail; if it weren't for Lu Ke, he wouldn't be innocently shot; if it weren't for Lu Ke, he wouldn't be in jail. It will be dim! That damn guy!
At this moment, Newton's mind was full of swear words and curses. He clenched his fists tightly, so hard that his body began to tremble slightly. With all his strength, he controlled himself without any face. He cursed at the reporter, but when he opened his mouth and tried to refute, his mind went blank.
Originally, this should have been Newton's moment, but now, Lu Ke's topic has stolen all the spotlight.
Gritting his teeth, Newton finally found his voice. Logically speaking, he should respond to the topic about his teammates first. That is the most important thing. But at this moment, there is only one topic spinning in his mind. , squeezed out a few words through his teeth, "Are you sure? His quarterback data is even better?"
In the 2011 season, when people talk about record-setting rookie statistics, Newton will always be one that cannot be ignored. This is also Newton's confidence.
But since this season, Newton has never read the relevant data of other quarterbacks, because he is the leader, and the others are just chasers; what's more, the last regular season game just ended today, and he hasn't even had time to go there yet. Shower in the locker room, let alone read the stats. The only thought in Newton's mind now is——
He knew that the quarterback performed well, and he could see the news everywhere on the Internet and TV; he had not browsed that guy's data, he didn't care, he didn't want to, and he just took it for granted that everything came from The restlessness brought about by being Chinese-American is like being in rookie training camp.
Now, reporters have emphasized this matter again and again, and Newton blurted it out in an instant.
But after saying it, Newton regretted it, shook his head, and did not need the reporters to answer, and then said, "Everything will become clear. Next year, in the second season, everything will be clear. Then let's let Let’s see who the really good quarterback is.”
After expressing his determination, Newton gritted his teeth and wanted to turn around and leave, but he still couldn't bear it.
This is his moment. After working hard for a whole season, it was finally time for acceptance. Those glory, those auras, those attentions, those trees all belonged to him, and he couldn't bear to part with them.
Between hesitation and hesitation, Newton was firmly nailed to the spot, and then reporters' questions flooded in again.
Obviously, Lu Ke and Newton were not the only two players in other corners of the league who were surrounded by reporters at the same time.
When the regular season comes to an end, the accumulation and accumulation of a whole season finally reaches the moment of reckoning. Among them, the performance of rookie players is undoubtedly the most noteworthy, because they are a new force in the league, because they are the future of the league, because this is their first year in the league, and because they will become second-year players next. Then welcome the arrival of the rookie.
Among the more than 300 rookie players, the four quarterbacks who have won the starting position this season are even more eye-catching:
Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers, the No. 1 pick; Brian Gabbert of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the 10th pick in the first round; Andy Dalton of the Cincinnati Bengals, the 35th pick in the second round Position; Lu Ke of the San Francisco 49ers, undrafted as a rookie.
