While Newton has never been shy about voicing his opinions, a recent anecdote he shared about first being drafted by the Panthers with the No. 1 pick in 2011 struck a chord with his former receiver, Steve Smith Sr. Newton revealed that upon being drafted by the Panthers, he went into a locker room full of "losers."

Cam Newton has drawn the ire of so many former Carolina Panthers because of his comments. Calling the team he arrived on "losers" sparked frustration from Charles Johnson, Steve Smith, Geoff Schwartz,