Even Peyton Manning's Father Says We All Need To Give Cam Newton A Break

Citing the memory of “how hurt” his son Peyton was after losing Super Bowl XLIV in 2009, former NFL quarterback Archie Manning discussed his sympathy and compassion for Carolina Panthers signal caller Cam Newton in the wake of a heartbreaking defeat last Sunday.

Following a 24-10 fall to the Broncos in Super Bowl 50, a visibly emotional Newton walked out of his postgame press conference early -- a move that many of his detractors have since cited as proof of his supposed season-long arrogance and immaturity. But after seeing his own son go through the championship heartache, Archie Manning has a more nuanced understanding of Newton’s actions.