re: Would you guys be pissed if Brees did what Cam did after the fumble?

Cam Newton is statistically one of the worst QBs in the NFL when under pressure. It showed big time. He doesn't set his feet and holds the ball when under pressure, and depends on his athleticism to escape. Anyone who's watched Denver this year knew they were going to get great edge pressure. It is what they do.

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Newton’s passer rating is a meager 71.1 (six TDs, six INTs) under pressure this season, and when he is forced to scramble, the former Auburn star has not been a dynamic threat this season. Newton was forced to scramble 58 times this year, converting 29 of those into runs for 222 yards; but as a passer when scrambling, he has completed only nine passes for 126 with no touchdowns, one interception, and only two passes of 20 yards or more.

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. The Falcons defense got the better of him, and highlighted a potential Achilles heel of Newton’s: His passer rating drops by 53 points when facing pressure, compared to the 27-point drop the average NFL quarterback experiences.

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That same, great offensive line protected him well all season, allowing him to have the year that he had. I don't see you giving them the credit for his good play. All the credit goes to Cam in your little brain, but none of the blame.

Brees, Brady, Rodgers, etc wish they had his protection this year. Certainly would have finished higher than 24th in passing.