The idea of Colin Kaepernick replacing popular Cam Newton angers Panthers fans
It was mostly fun and games Monday when news spread that rapper Diddy said he wanted to buy the Panthers, but talk that he’d give former NFL player Colin Kaepernick a shot at being quarterback did not amuse fans of Cam Newton.
Though Newton has had his share of publicity bumps, he is arguably the most beloved man in Charlotte, adored as both an athlete and philanthropist devoted to helping kids.
It’s entirely possible Diddy wasn’t serious, considering he also recently posted on Instagram that he was changing his name. That, he later said, was just the booze talking.
Either way, Carolina Panthers fans were not amused, including one who tweeted: “The P in P Diddy stands for Pinhead.”
Here’s some of the things Newton fans tweeted Monday.
You're a joke if you think Kaepernick can outplay Cam Newton https://t.co/wF8bNCsHSK
— FreeMyBoyLonelyTailgater Boosky (@sheabooskyy) December 18, 2017
Puffy, Diddy, whatever he calls himself...It's the CAROLINA Panthers. Secondly, do not mess with Cam Newton.
— Kelli Storey (@KelliStorey) December 18, 2017
When Diddy said he would bring Kaep in to challenge Cam for the starting QB job it was already over for him in this city lol.
— J November (@juschill__) December 18, 2017
Diddy talking about bringing in Colin Kaepernick to compete for the starting job? Na dawg we're good with Cam.
— Austin Locklear (@adl_66) December 18, 2017
Diddy done went crazy with Kap. I mean just saying how do you replace Cam? Doesn’t seem very thought out or going to happen at all
— The Chamberlain (@Chamberlain_who) December 19, 2017
Colin Kaepernick joining Diddy as a possible Co-Owner of the Panthers, where the current franchise QB basically said all lives matter not too long ago... Is the most comedic episode of the twilight zone ever.
— Captain Big Boss (@I_Exude_Sarcasm) December 18, 2017
He'll be dumb to do that. I'll understand if Cam was playing bad but that's not the case but having Kaepernick in as a backup is a WIN.
— Jocques (@JocSenpai) December 19, 2017
Kaepernick in the running for QB vs Cam Newton is like a pre-school kid vs a Harvard grad in a debate over quantum physics. And Kaepernick even acts like the pre-schooler. https://t.co/5XM7sAFZsF
— J Wilson (@NoPlaceForLibs) December 19, 2017
Successful business owner =\= successful NFL franchise owner. Dude legitimately wants Kaepernick to compete with an NFL MVP QB LMAO
— Cardiac Carolina (@CardiacCarolina) December 18, 2017
This was fine up until he said he would put Kaepernick in the running for starting qb lol what a joke https://t.co/cfAuKv1rUG
— Ry McDaniel (@RyanDannyPoo) December 18, 2017
Strike 1: Repeatedly calling the Carolina Panthers the "North Carolina Panthers" & only addressing NC fans despite the Panthers serving for both North & South Carolina.
— Adam Johnson™ (@TigerPanthrHeat) December 18, 2017
Strike 2: Threatening to bring in Kaepernick to take Cams job.
Yeah, Im not feeling this Diddy thing anymore. https://t.co/rk5CM0zBLP
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This story was originally published December 19, 2017 at 8:11 AM with the headline "The idea of Colin Kaepernick replacing popular Cam Newton angers Panthers fans."