SB Nation DC - 2011 NFL Pro Day Schedule: Cam Newton To Participate In Auburn Pro Day Todayhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48897/dc-fave.png2011-03-08T12:20:39-05:00http://dc.sbnation.com/rss/stream/17912022011-03-08T12:20:39-05:002011-03-08T12:20:39-05:002011 NFL Pro Day: Cam Newton Will Work Out At Auburn Pro Day Today
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<p>Cam Newton did not have the best NFL Combine. Athletically, he measured out as well as was expected. For a quarterback, his size and agility is incredible. But he looked erratic throwing the ball, and he reportedly rubbed some people the wrong way during interviews.</p>
<p><i>Quick editorial note, it's a bummer that is how he is judged. We expected him to be a freak athlete, so he doesn't get any points for measuring out as such. But even though we knew he would be a project quarterback, he gets slammed for being inaccurate. It was a no-win situation. But I digress. </i></p>
<p>Newton will have an opportunity to atone for those "sins" when he takes part in Auburn's Pro Day today. And you can rest assured that the Redskins will have some personnel in attendance. <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/insider/columns/story?columnist=kiper_jr_mel&id=6190330">And Mel Kiper seems to think </a>that he would be a pretty good fit in Washington (insider only).</p>
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<p>It wouldn't be right to call it a great solution, but from a developmental standpoint, you have to wonder if the Redskins gave Rex Grossman the starting nod at the end of the 2010 season not merely to end the Donovan McNabb era, but to see if Grossman could be a good one-year option to start at quarterback if the team went that direction in the draft. While Blaine Gabbert could also be the pick here, if he were to go earlier, and Newton was sitting here at No. 10, would the Redskins pass him up? The Shanahans have enough stability (as much as that can be the case under the demanding Dan Snyder) to take a prospect like Newton, knowing he won't be an immediate answer, and Snyder might also be interested in the brand that is Newton.</p>
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<p>O perfect, Daniel Snyder making the Redskins football decisions. I think that's what everyone wants. But we'll talk more about that when the Draft is a little closer. For now, we'll keep an eye on Newton's pro-day, and keep you updated on how he looks.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-redskins/2011/3/8/2037743/2011-nfl-pro-day-cam-newton-auburn-pro-day-march-8Jordan Ruby2011-03-03T09:55:13-05:002011-03-03T09:55:13-05:002011 NFL Pro Day Schedule: Cam Newton To Work Out On 3/8
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<p>The NFL Combine is over, but that doesn't mean that NFL teams will not have an opportunity to watch prospects to go through drills out of "football" context. Most programs will host their own pro days, which offers players a chance to go through most of the same drills that they took part in at the Combine, but in a much more controlled environment. You can see the full schedule of Pro Days here at<a href="http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2011/3/3/2027078/2011-nfl-draft-pro-day-schedule"> Mocking The Draft</a>.</p>
<p>Pro Days are particularly important for quarterbacks, because it gives them the opportunity to go through throwing drills with their own receivers, who they likely have a much better feel for than the guys that they just met at the Combine. Many of the quarterbacks who elect not to throw at the Combine do so because they would rather throw under the much more controlled environment of their own Pro Day.</p>
<p>The Pro Day that will probably generate the most interest is the Auburn pro day that will feature Cam Newton on March 8. Newtown is the biggest lightning rod prospect in the Draft this year, and he didn't perform particularly well at the Combine. His Pro Day will be a great opportunity to show that was a fluke.</p>
<p>As for the local teams, Maryland will be hosting their Pro Day on March 16, and Virginia and Virginia Tech on March 17.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/2011/3/3/2330760/2011-nfl-pro-day-schedule-cam-newton-to-work-out-on-3-8Jordan Ruby