Louis Riddick Disagrees With Cam Newton's Assessment Of Brock Purdy | 12/13/23

ESPN NFL and College Football analyst Louis Riddick joins the Dan Patrick Show and responds to recent comments made by former quarterback Cam Newton where he labelled Brock Purdy and some other qbs in today's NFL "game managers" as well as explains why he isn't a fan of the negative connotation that comes with the designation

[@charlesfaure1189]

Newton is a poster child for grandiose narcissism, including the resentment for anyone who is better than he is. He had some success as a QB without ever being good at the actual QB stuff because he was a physical freak. (Dan characterizing him as a 'game mismanager' is a thing of beauty.) When he lost a step he was done, because he couldn't actually play the position. Purdy will play until he's 40, barring horrendous injury, while Newton can't get a look as a backup because of his personality disorder--which makes him a corrosive clown anywhere he isn't the sole object of adulation.

[@GiantSFaithfuL]

Him and Russell Westbrook should just focus on their Grandma attire and go into business together.

[@davidmccoy1378]

Well said.

[@tshort202000]

Lol you are entitled to your opinion, and Cam is too.

[@yaelcruz3395]

@@GiantSFaithfuLwhy the Westbrook hate? Westbrook is nothing like cam Westbrook volunteered to come off the bench as soon as the clippers got harden he also embraced coming off the bench for La he’s a team player unlike Cam sad to see all this hate he gets for no reason people are quick to forget the player he was

[@rodturner6759]

Precise, I've dealt with that disorder before, no thanks... No one should be surprised...

[@hectorluna2369]

Thank both of you for putting this together so elegantly. Brock Purdy MVP....

[@kingroyalty9621]

He not even MVP on his own team but MVP of the league 🤔🙄🤣🤣

[@dwish5271]

This why I like Louis he uses his eyes instead of feelings and not wanting to be wrong

[@hexagonoctogon3140]

Nah he is mad biased when it comes to certain teams

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@hexagonoctogon3140Like Who?

[@gregorydunston2952]

His eyes is why he’s wearing glasses because clearly, he can’t see well

[@mr.brenman2132]

@@gregorydunston2952 Can't see what? Brock Purdy picking apart teams like a quarterback should?

[@gordonworth5461]

I would never had known he played let alone in the era he did

[@GiantSFaithfuL]

You don't throw the ball downfield with confidence and accuracy like Brock Purdy does if you're a game manager. Cam NEVER was as accurate as Purdy is. Cam means they can't run and score TDs like that. Cam Take = Clown Take. Bitter Betty.

[@fredd_g5880]

Purdy would've dove on that fumble in the SB.

[@GiantSFaithfuL]

You know it bro!@@fredd_g5880

[@andrewjones7150]

Stop….When Cam had a DECENT play caller, Norv Turner, for the first time in his career, he was 70% accurate. Dan is just wrong about Cam not having periods of managing game, as he did show decision making and accuracy, with Mike Shula as his offensive play caller and Kelvin Benjamin as his best WR. Cam’s best WR in his career with old Steve Smith. These discussions suck because people aren’t honest about evaluating if a QB had the same type of play caller and talent around him as another.

[@mikedown3219]

Purdy processes the field, goes through his reads and delivers the ball accurately on time better than any QB out there. Indeed his stats suggest better than almost any QB that’s ever played the game. He doesn’t have to run round like a lunatic, throwing it seventy yards off balance through the eye of a needle because he’s already delivered the ball to his open receiver.

[@kevindukes8185]

He ain't the best at progression, he's one of the best at down field progression not the best at it

[@ShaunHensley]

I watched Montana and Young both play in their prime. Purdy is playing better than both. And I love Montana and Young

[@Christ_is_King1646]

It's funny, i was watching eagles guys talk about how to beat Purdy and they kept saying just take away his first read and he won't know what to do...little do they understand that he goes through his reads so fast that it looks like he is throwing to his first read all the time. They are used to someone holding on to the ball for 6 seconds while Brock goes through 3 reads in less than 3. I love it, people don't know how to handle him.

[@cd2_]

@@Christ_is_King1646yeah dude when you watch the qb school and watch film you see purdy goes through 3 reads in like a second he’s so quick

[@leowilliamson4079]

Louis Riddick....excellent. Thank you. Patrick, great guest dude. You guys put it out there perfectly.

[@JacksonShredder138]

If Cam could still play, then why did Cleveland call Joe Flacco instead? That right there tells you a lot about Cam

[@bright2120]

Nobody wanted cam that's why he's doing podcasting. He got benched in New England and when he went back to Carolina.

[@maxjones8641]

Purdy can’t carry a team

[@MrX-xl7go]

​@@maxjones8641bang bang.. stay salty and just watch Niners play. You be lying if you say you don't 😂😂😂. 900million QB sh**ing on whatever high paying QB you root for hahaha.

[@jeanchampollin9906]

@@MrX-xl7go flock nation

[@markobajt9261]

Best take ever was two most important traits of a QB, Decision making & Accuracy.

[@bigonion79]

I've heard other good takes, but this was fantastic. This just needs to be shared.

[@WillJ183]

Explains a lot from Cam. Clearly he is bitter regarding what is left in his game. Purdy is a beast & proving it game after game.

[@neomandude60]

Hey Cam there are like 10 teams using a backup QB and yet you're not signed, so why is that?

[@martinalarcon3108]

Cause he can read playbooks

[@VisionCommunications]

Louis Riddick is spot on. You just look at Cam Newton and know screws are loose.

[@IowaNinersFan]

I thought it was held together with duct tape?

[@jonathanlopez2697]

Speak those facts Louis. 💯

[@velmanevarez2263]

I’m a Cowboy’s fan since Danny White. And Purdy should be praised for his achievements considering his lack of physical ability.

[@brendanolivarez7031]

Also a misconception, he just dropped a dot to deebo that went 55 yards in air, his 10yd split is also as fast as Lamar

[@freeacc909]

And he got back from a torn elbow injury! Idk about all these people.. give the guy some credit

[@Pterodactylraptor]

Love Riddick. Straight up wisdom and real talk.

[@MrGuitarHack]

Most intelligent and articulate commentary on the evaluation of football players I’ve heard in a long time.

[@johngermany2089]

Louis, always a great perspective on a sport that you obviously love

[@waynefujihara1903]

Louis, I totally agree, decision making and accuracy that will define a great QB and Brock Purdy is doing that right now.

[@bernardthefourth]

He's a quality player. Cam is nothing without his running so everyone has strengths and weaknesses.

[@jadencho5736]

Fax

[@crayone]

Definitely the best position or description of game management and game changer that I’ve seen online.

[@3257bm]

Man, I love listening to Riddick during games. One of my favorites.

[@joeyv9886]

GREAT RESPONSE I LOVE THIS GUY

[@mrbrocephus3849]

Cam Newton sounds like a cheap candy bar at a 99 cent store or a food city.

[@REB4444]

Joe Montana won two Super Bowls BEFORE all the stars showed up. He was surrounded by journeymen those two Super Bowls, especially the first one. All people talked about was Dan Marino this & Dan Marino that the 2 weeks before his second Super Bowl. Forget that Montana was already a Super Bowl MVP by then, he's just a system guy. Then he gave Marino & the East Coast Media a QB clinic throwing for 331 yards & 3 TDs and rushed for 59 yards and scored another TD versus the #1 Defense in the AFC. He was a difference maker BEFORE the Jerry Rices, John Taylors, Brent Jones, etc

[@SouthSideBullyz]

This is EXACTLY what Cam is saying. People take shots because they don’t like Cam. Cam was one of those guys he was referring to as difference makers. Those guys are not

[@Evilminiature]

@@SouthSideBullyzpeople hate cam because he’s a deluded dickhead who’s washed and bitter. Dude would give his mamas life to have brocks intelligence and arm talent. Can was a rb

[@BangBang9rGang]

​@@SouthSideBullyzCam was an elite athlete. NOT an elite QB. That's why he's out of the league at 34 when Joe Flacco just got signed off his couch. Cam was not a student of the game. He was in fashion magazines more than his playbook. If you think Cam was elite at playing QB you have no clue what you're talking about.

[@SouthSideBullyz]

@@BangBang9rGang stop CAM was an elite QB, 2ND most TD in first 5 seasons. he had ZERO weapons. look at his WR1 in their SB run. CAM isn't in the league because the backup can't be a BIGGER STAR than the starter. how do you know he not a student of the game, do you study with CAM. Stop trying to discredit him.

[@BangBang9rGang]

@@SouthSideBullyz I'm not trying to discredit what he did. Like he said, I'm just calling a spade a spade. Cam was a freak physical specimen at the QB position. The league had never seen anyone like Cam. So he took the league by storm when he got drafted. I agree he didn't have elite offensive guys around him. He did have an elite defense though. Which was a huge part of him winning games. How many of those TDs you speak of were with his legs? A lot of them. And once his body started to slow down a bit and the league found out he couldn't play from the pocket, his numbers TANKED. Why? Because he wasn't working on his craft. It's obvious. Dak Prescott will have a way longer career than Cam because he can actually play the position. So Cam is not in the league because he'd be a bigger star than the starter? That's my point. He's only 34, if he was really a good QB he'd be STARTING for a team. But he's not. You know why? Because he can't manage a game ironically. Cam got benched for Mac Jones. Nuff said.

[@donaldmackillop6736]

,,,, outstanding assessment by someone who has played and is respected.

[@genius706]

"Game Managers" was code created in sports media mainly to suggest that black QB's were inferior to Brady, Manning's, Breez. Now the "tide has turned" all of a sudden, the term "Game manager" is so negative...give me a break.

[@zaskarclf]

What NFL team in the history of the NFL went, "Thee ONLY thing we need is a big time QB to win a Super Bowl." NONE!

[@BazookaTooth707]

I've always liked Louis, but I'm a huge fan now. He not only made great arguments, but he kept it real af. Mad respect.

[@michaelkeating3651]

These two people are the smartest analysts on the internet.

[@killanige]

Purdy is the best QB in this league. In numbers, in eye test, in how this young man has captured the locker room and taken over this veteran superbowl caliber roster. It's unbelievable when you think about where he has come from. That's why it's hard for people to give him his credit. It is what it is. The truth of the matter: Brock is ballin.

[@luka832]

I think Montana once said: "Are you (playing QB) in the NFL? You got enough arm strength."

[@AbuBashar27]

Louis Reddick Knows football i like how he explains the Xs and 0s very High football IQ

[@anthonychaparro3443]

The fact Purdy is #1 in SO MANY stats should be more than enough. You have to be honest with yourself and stop saying JUST ANYBODY could do what he is doing because we've seen other QB's under Shanny and NONE OF THEM have done it like Brock. Even 2020 when SF went to the SB, Jimmy G had a playoff game where he threw the ball ONLY 8 TIMES.

[@seejayszolc8415]

Newton has no idea what it means to be a great QB. He was born a great athlete and never learned to prepare in the way the true greats did. Manning, Brady, Montana, Young, and some others were never done preparing. They did just come in at 9 a.m. and go home at 5 p.m. They studied film and studied some more. They grabbed receivers and ran extra routes until they felt perfect. They walked the field and visualized every play. They sat down with coaches and asked questions, explored each play, made adjustments, brainstormed improvements. And then they did some more. They were all superb game managers. Newton has no idea what that level of investment means. Brock Purdy seems to understand. In a decade or so, we will see how it turns out. We have seen Newton's decade of disappointment and underachievement. He remains incapable of even recognizing greatness that transcends physical talent. To him, Aikman won only because of Smith, Irvin, and a solid team. Montana won because of Craig, Rice, and a solid team. Manning won because of James, Harrison, and a solid team. He cannot see how an over-prepared QB performs perfectly and elevates everyone around him. Newton isn't smart enough to know what he doesn't know.

[@terrancemccray6704]

To play devils advocate. A lot of teams look like they watched the college game. Tweaked plays that worked in college to give these guys more success a lot sooner.

[@reaversix2798]

100% Louis!! 100%!!

[@GINXPRESS]

We shouldn't consider individual performance when evaluating for an individual award 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@DavidMey83]

Well said gents!

[@Billyoutz]

Cam has a point, a SMALL point but I his Father told the truth I wager he would say Cam lacks the heart to play in the NFL. I think Cam believes he should be playing but his attitude is the problem. He was MY guy when he began but over time, he allowed his ego to control his body and its a dang shame.

[@stevecrescini2081]

Steve Young not as gifted as Lamar Jackson running? The Minnesota Vikings would probably disagree

[@franklumanog3043]

Well put guys!

[@lawrencefranck9417]

Cam’s pod cast should be, I didn’t dive on my fumble in a Super Bowl. Had I been the team owner I’d fired him on the spot.

[@raystaar]

Thank you, Louis Riddick. Exactly so. All this chatter about Brock Purdy's ability centers on 2 things: his draft status and people's embarrassment at being wrong.

[@timtessman3107]

Louis has the guts to answer honestly. Unlike Rich Eisen... embarrassing

[@corsair6]

Cam's biggest failing is he never put in the work that DIDN'T require physical effort thus he can't comprehend how other players who aren't physically gifted can find success. He'll never acknowledge that those players, are talented and refuses to recognize their success.

[@fpsoftdev]

It's concerning how stupid we've become as a society. I agree with Louis 100% here

[@rangerdad11]

I've been saying this for years. It's harder to grade whats above the shoulders than what's below. I've heard people say the 49ers should go after Jackson and the 49ers would 10 SB's. I beg to differ, i would never question his physical ability, but I really dont believe he has what it takes above the shoulders. 80% of all super bowl winning QB's didn't have Cam's physical abilities.... apparently that doesn't matter except for daily ESPN highlights.

[@davidjean5981]

I Agree with Riddick 💯

[@onlygodknows7]

Purdy threads needle every game and makes hard throws look easy

[@andrewsvt]

Spot on, Louis. Spot on.

[@GoWarriors]

Purdy is the best 9ers QB since Steve Young. He’s on his way to superstar level

[@PotatoJonson]

Just type “Purdy highlights” into the search bar. Tell me he’s a game manager. Dude is dynamic.

[@ronnierowland5121]

Yes finally someone who gets it and tells like it is 😊😊😊

[@ach2lieber]

Cam Newton was a difference maker. He couldn't hit the broad side of a barn. That definitely made a difference.

[@MrMcgooOG]

How many super bowls Cam won......

[@Colin-kh6kp]

Everyone but Cam disagrees with Cam, Purdy and Prescott are clearly playing the best at the QB position this year, it was wild to put those guys in the "game manager" category

[@bwayne8274]

Great take.... Louis needs to be a GM of a franchise. 💯

[@davidmacdonald4507]

why is everyone giving Newton so much oxygen today??

[@justinboggs5605]

Louis I 100 percent agree with you

[@brandongiannascoli]

Amazing video

[@alexandercoleman7899]

Folks get real upset over Purdy criticism

[@edgarm9166]

4 tuddys, 300+ yards in Philly

[@cascisa22]

Great take

[@rustyglass42]

Cam would probably still be playing if he could game manage. When his skills left him, he had nothing left.

[@bobsacamanno5123]

Thank you football will always take a village it’ll never change.

[@OG_Phil225]

Being a game manager is WAY MORE VALUABLE than being an athlete at QB.. that’s why Peyton Manning, Tom Brady & Joe Montana All go down as the greatest QB’s ever to play this game. If being super athletic is what made great QB’s we would be sitting here saying Michael Vick & Cam Newton are the greatest ever. GAME MANAGING IS QUARTERBACKING. & the QB’s who manage the game best are the ones who find themselves being the most successful. The “game changer” athletes who can use their legs and throw 70 yards down field are only good for an MVP trophy, a big contract and a whole lot of disappointment not living up to expectations.

[@johnnywrotten212]

Spot on

[@gemleollc4755]

The only thing that matters for football players is a Super Bowl ring. Where’s yours Cam? You got nothing. Nuth-thin!

[@hamptonsroyce2509]

So now Cam is jaded and bitter. These guys are Dame's. Louis was just a guy as a player. Cam was a 5-star recruit, JUCO player of the year, First team All American, Heisman Trophy winner, National Champion, #1 overall pick, ROY, MVP, multiple-time pro bowler, and All pro, and played in a Super Bowl. His opinion matters more than Louis or any of these other dopes

[@ryuko275]

Also Cam you did not talk about throwing the Super Bowl to make a hug pay day. I wonder why no one has ever investigated it. He would show up at Auburn with a wad at the basketball court and bet on everything.

[@karlmckinnell2635]

Cam’s ability is so diminished that he can’t even manage to make a team 🤡

[@anitasanchez6390]

So where is Cam Newton now?

[@mauryeetss3561]

Brock Purdy is the mvp atm and Jokic should’ve been the mvp last year in the nba. That pissed me off so much because he played just as good if not better than he did in his previous two mvp years. And Joel embiid was not as good as him. Like clearly. It wasn’t comparable given jokic and his crazy statlines but then talking heads started saying wild shi cuz they got a narrative in their heads and wanna push it. That there is a reason why I generally prefer to hear the input of former athletes. But it seems in this case Cams lens is clouded by his emotions and the narrative he wants to push too.

[@jeffbosworth8116]

Well done.

[@ains7327]

Cam honestly hasn’t gotten over the fact Mac jones beat him out

[@StrangeTimesNear]

This man hit it right on the head

[@luigibru8677]

SF49 are the best team. But it's so great because of Brock. He is in the top 3 Best QBs.

[@jimjablowme8707]

Yeah I definitely would not call a guy that was too scared to dive on a fumble a game manager. Game coward seems more fitting

[@Kostas_Design_Studio]

Cam Newton completed 59.9 percent of passes in his career. That's a game manager personified.

[@jadencho5736]

Yeah u would need like 62-65% completion to even be considered a DECENT NFL QB

[@SavageMan2185]

If Purdy was Blindfolded & Handcuffed & still won games would that be enough for Haters to accept Brock Purdy? 😡

[@tyronenelson5211]

Where's was that energy when people were on Jalen Hurts.

[@dm3261]

First off, I love how Brock Purdy never tries to take a sack. He'll just chuck the ball to an empty piece of land. If he's called for grounding, so what? Same as a sack. I'd like an opinion on Purdy. Since he's on the 49ers, I've been hearing "the next Joe Montana" "the next Joe Montana." I'm seeing the next Drew Brees. Does anybody else see this?

[@cd2_]

He’s got 1 grounding this year. I mean the fact is , nobody knows how he will end up but currently he is on pace for the 3rd best passer rating season ever. Ahead of both young and Montana. You can’t compare em yet cuz he’s only played 17 games but it’ll be interesting to see what happens 10 years down the road

[@wolfman9959]

Lamar Jackson 6 seasons, 1 playoff win (Super star) Brock Purdy 1 season, 2 playoff wins (Irrelevant)

[@john-carlosynostroza]

Time is trash outside of of about 2 years. He can't even throw a 7-yard out reliably even if he's just wearing shorts and a t-shirt. And who cares if a quarterback is a game manager as long as they are game managing you to victory?!

[@ajizzle8334]

I hope he wins it too Louis 🤣🤣💯 boy I can’t wait to hear the cries if he does 💯

[@87emagdnim]

Cam newton..... HOW YOU GONNA HATE FROM OUTSIDE OF THE CLUB.....YOU CAN EVEN GET IN!

[@jeremyh5638]

Brock Purdy and Dak Prescott are literally having MVP seasons, but okay lol.

[@monica93304]

Cam comes off as bitter. Purdy is the closest thing that I've seen to Joe Montana. Purdy has the brains. He throws at guys always in stride. It's incredible.

[@JayPhilthy]

The fact he was selected last in the draft and is performing the way he is even MORE REASON for him to be MVP. I don't get it.

[@JoshRice-oj3os]

CAM what is your completion percentage. I am going to say less than 60%. Also the biggest game change of all back away from a fumble in the DAMN SUPERBOWL.

[@jonathandiazmayagoitia5909]

If you can't MANAGE a game, you simply cannot WIN. Very few Great Defenses have won a SB. The rest, it's on the QB.

[@ninerempire3398]

Cam newton wasn’t able to think on Brock Purdys level so of course he wouldn’t understand him as a player

[@Grouplogix]

Cam has never been the same since he lost to the Broncos in SB 50.

[@geocane5844]

Louis can look and see what BP is doing because guess what he has eyes and he's not blind. All you have to do is be able to see and you know that Brock is HIM

[@OotoriKyouya]

Cam Newton's career was over after that infamous fumble against the Broncos in Super Bowl 50. When he refused to dive for the fumble, his career was dead

[@lignas]

Bruh....I hope Brock Purdy WINS the MVP....he has the historical numbers to back up his statistic! He leading their division and NFC. I mean, he beat the crap of the Steelers, Cowboys, Eagles, Jaguars. If he wins the rest of the games, AZ, Ravens, Commanders, and RAMS, he should win it. PERIOD!

[@ronaldroberts4058]

It is funny that Cam honestly thinks people respect his opinion of anything.

[@jbonet4750]

Funny how all of the amazing skill players around Purdy are on pace for their best season, or some other record....its like he is elevating them...huh.

[@mikewheeler3994]

Any prejudice in Cams voice?

[@kevindickerson9513]

I disagree with Louis it's not bout decision making and accuracy in 2023 its bout running first that's the new era of football even though it should be with qbs decision making and accuracy