ESPN Say's Newton To Enter Draft

[30gut]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

I put Cam Newton on the same lines as Tim Tebow.

Then you would be wrong.
Right off the bat Cam Newton throws the ball much better then Tebow probably ever will.
Stronger arm, better release, more consisent mechanics etc.

I think I'll let Mayock himself clear up the next portion of your post:

2011 NFL Scouting Combine: Mike Mayock conference call (February 17); Part 1 | Blog And Tackle

Based off of talent at the QB spot alone, he's not a 1st round grade.

Talent is exactly why Cam has 1st round ability.
Cam Newton looking purely at a talent perspective like you suggest is easily a top pick.
If you can honestly look at Newton and not see or understand his raw talent you might not understand what you're looking at.

After all the bluster of your post my point remains:

Originally Posted by 30gut

I think if people are honest with themselves its kinda obvious that Cam Newton is a first round talent.
But, at the same time being talented does not guarantee success for Newton or for anybody else.