Next Sunday will mark the first Super Bowl in NFL history that is headlined by two Black quarterbacks—Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts and Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes. And to highlight that momentous milestone, the league’s official social media accounts posted the following graphic on Friday night:
Honor the past, work hard in the present, and leave a legacy for the future. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/9rfk1KzEKd
— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2023
(You probably know where we—here at Panthers Wire—are going with this, don’t you?)
While touching, notably absent from the tribute is Cam Newton—one of the most influential quarterbacks in the history of the game. Heck, Hurts himself—in addition to the numerous comparisons from his sparkling 2022 campaign—credits Newton as one of his inspirations.
So, naturally, the cavalry came stampeding in and flooded the replies with disbelief. Here are just some of the boldest, funniest and spirited reactions to Newton’s exclusion.
What’s missing from this picture?! https://t.co/gbmQMcSF0g pic.twitter.com/UbXYP1jAvJ
— Cat Crave (@CatCraveBlog) February 4, 2023
WHY TF DO YALL ALWAYS LEAVE CAM NEWTON OFF THESE GRAPHICS
HURTS LITERALLY NAMES CAM AS ONE IF HIS MENTORS https://t.co/u29pzDj7cW
— IamMontyFetti 🖤💙✊🏾 (@4MR_Monty) February 3, 2023
So Jalen literally said this and y’all still leave Cam off this Cmon now the disrespect is crazy Asl https://t.co/GlmwT5GGuA pic.twitter.com/j5Bx5p2fRY
— Caleb (@CJSUpNextt) February 4, 2023
Cameron Jerrell Netwon, former MVP, 3x pro bowler, offensive rookie of the year, with the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a season and ever, WOULD LIKE A WORD.
— Brittany (Taylor’s Version) (@BRAMSEY50) February 4, 2023
Damn the disrespect pic.twitter.com/ZlsuCbsLnj
— 5⭐️Goat (@UnbotheredGoat) February 4, 2023
Guess who this is pic.twitter.com/ABPxQNzdd0
— Bobbi’s World 🌵 (@notwhiskeybobbi) February 4, 2023
Ion mean to be that guy but uhmm HELLOOOOOO https://t.co/7reC6sW9DS pic.twitter.com/VigHQ9rZpe
— Clifford Taylor IV (@clifftayloriv) February 4, 2023
Y'all put Mike Vick on here before Cam Newton. And this is why I had y'all blocked and muted. https://t.co/IXMR6YK5yw
— Giannis Igottapooptho: Master Healer (@Macallan_King) February 4, 2023
One of these dudes literally went to prison. And Cam Newton still can't get any respect.. Do better @NFL https://t.co/l2YRhTnVtP
— The Tribal Chief (@GentlemanJuice) February 4, 2023
I mean…… pic.twitter.com/s8cvnfm1CU
— Caleb Curlee (@CalebCurlee11) February 4, 2023
Cam erasure is crazy. His influence will not be ignored. https://t.co/9h43XiyQzV pic.twitter.com/2ST42mUyxI
— 🦅 (@KenHeLive) February 4, 2023
there’s a reason the new generation of QBs wear #1 https://t.co/IjUEwt7fx6
— Josh Woodlief (@JoshWoodlief) February 4, 2023
Whoever did this must be an Alabama fan https://t.co/ZwjRv16jVI
— 🌊🏖💙🤎 Uncle Daimyo Wholesome, Part time Villain (@newbeachfan) February 4, 2023
— DameyDame🥋 (@DraftMassta) February 4, 2023
https://t.co/v6vfV6Pm75 pic.twitter.com/lvNwcIozeK
— John Ellis (@1PantherPlace) February 4, 2023
