Cam Newton vows to tone down on cussing publicly after repeated pleas from well-wishers

Cam Newton is attempting to be more refined while speaking to the media and his fans by discontinuing the usage of cuss words.

Cam Newton vows to tone down on cussing publicly after repeated pleas from well-wishers

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Cam Newton has made a mark on football fans with his newfound identity as a media personality. The former NFL MVP features on a weekly segment on ESPN alongside Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe, and releases a new episode of his podcast, 4th and 1 with Cam Newton every week. Fans have lauded Newton’s perspectives; the former NFL quarterback is brutally honest, and he holds himself accountable if the need arises.

Despite his positives, there has been one criticism of Cam Newton from his close aides. The man’s habit of frequently resorting to cursing has proved to be bothersome. It could potentially hinder some viewers from watching his podcasts, and if Newton’s habit of cursing carries over to ESPN, his role at the media corporation could be at stake. The usage of foul language on national airwaves is strictly frowned upon by the Federal Communications Commission.

Cam Newton acknowledged that he has become accustomed to cussing a lot. After his close friends brought this to his attention, he has chosen to act on it.

Just like a snake sheds its skin, a sheep sheds its fur, a dog sheds its fur…I’ve realized, as I’m on this project of becoming the best version of Cam Newton that I possibly can.

Cam Newton said

It will be a challenge for a man who has spent the majority of his life in football huddles and locker rooms.

It is a habit that he is likely to have picked up subconsciously while playing football. There are no filters when the game is on the line. In critical situations, the rush of adrenaline and emotions results in frequent usage of cuss words. However, Cam Newton is focused on leaving this habit in the past. He compares this move to the tendency of animals to shed their skin, in his viewpoint, this is just another step that will take him closer to becoming the best version of himself.

The decision is laudable but it will not be easy to live by. What happens when something unexpected takes place? More often than not, it is a tendency to utter cuss words in such situations. Newton recognizes and welcomes this challenge.

The challenge now is: Can you filter your tongue? Can you tame the tongue? Can you tame the tongue, piggy? I like that…The new me is up, up, up, and away-up yonder. I promise the content ain’t going to stop. And I promise the impact is not going to stop.

Cam Newton vowed on his podcast

One thing is certain: because Newton has publicly announced his intent to be more mindful of his language, fans are going to keep a close watch and let him know at the first instance where he slips up.

Cam Newton seeks the blessings of his fans to be able to live up to his promise

The former Carolina Panthers star cannot achieve this feat by himself. After all, a habit is built over years and to expect an individual to completely rid himself of it overnight would be irrational.

Everthing that you’ve seen up until this point- don’t judge me. Please don’t judge me. And as they say in the Church: Don’t talk about me, just pray for me. Keep me in your hearts and your prayers, please do. But it’s going to be an uphill battle.

Cam Newton said

As challenging of an endeavor as this might seem, it is one that will be worth it. As Cam Newton’s media career takes off, more opportunities will come his way if he gets his cussing under control.

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His vow can seem insignificant to fans who view his podcast diligently. As long as he puts out entertaining content consistently, they have no qualms with Newton. However, this is a big deal to him. As a father to eight children, he needs to mind his language around them. Since retiring from the NFL, Newton has begun to do a lot of self-reflection.

His most profound on-air revelation came on the Special Forces show when he admitted that life after football was harder than he had anticipated. With a large family to feed and take care of, the former quarterback who earned millions annually was fazed with uncertainty in his life. Fortunately, his media tie-ups and sponsorship deals with multiple brands will provide for him in the days to come.