The Top 10 Divas In The NFL
10. Cam Newton
Cam Newton is a terrific player. After a turbulent college career at the University of Florida and Auburn University, he burst onto the NFL in 2011 and had a record breaking rookie season.
It was after his rookie season that Newton exhibited diva tendencies. In his first Pro Bowl, Newton acted standoffish and big-timed other players by not signing autographs or taking pictures with their families.
Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com asked the players there about Newton’s behavior. “He was a total —-hole,” one AFC player said. “Who did he think he was? He acted like the big s—. Here he was at his first game and he acted like he was the star. Guys didn’t like that.”
As a result, AFC defenders, who usually don’t rush the quarterback, rushed Newton hard and even sacked him.
Newton’s diva personality has also been on display on the sidelines. When the Carolina Panthers are losing, Newton’s body language is awful. He is hanging his head, he stays away from everyone, he checks out. When things are going well, he’s great. When things aren’t so good, you cannot speak to him.