Newton’s classy response says even more about him than his eclectic outfits. Garcia’s comments are insulting to Newton’s freedom of expression.īut when Newton was asked Monday about Garcia’s words in a radio interview with WEEI, he answered with class. But his pre-and post-game outfits are irrelevant. He’s thrown for one touchdown and six interceptions over his last three games.
Those nagging injuries could still be holding Newton back in New England. It ended because of injuries to his shoulder and foot. His career in Carolina didn’t end because of scarves. He’s reached incredible heights in his career, winning the NFL MVP in 2015. It’s clear Newton views his wardrobe as a means of personal expression. So, when I have my opportunity for people to see me, I just want them to be able to see my expression and to have me express myself in a way that does not require me to open my mouth.” "I think for me, or us, and when I say us I mean football players, we are bottled into this kind of stereotype that we’re masked athletes and a lot of people do not understand the person underneath the helmet, so to speak,'' he told the Globe’s Jim McBride. In a recent interview with the Boston Globe, Newton said he dresses boldly to express himself as a person - and show the world he’s more than a football player. “Growing up in Atlanta I always had a sense of what fashion was, a sense of style - my parents always talked about the importance of making a first impression and that's stayed with me,” he said. In an interview with Esquire at the time, he talked about how his parents instilled the importance of dressing for confidence.
He launched his own clothing line in 2013, just as he was entering his third NFL season. Newton has continually explained his affinity for fashion. Earlier this year, Boston sports talk radio hosts Michael Felger and Tony Massarotti ripped Newton for his elaborate touchdown celebrations. The barbs directed towards Newton for his fashion or behavior didn’t stop in Carolina, either. He was ripped last season for sporting a scarf last worn by Lucille Ball in 1957 following a loss, and benched in 2016 for failing to comply with the Panthers’ team dress code. In addition to performing on the field, he would be expected to conform off of it.īut Newton has refused to do that, and during his nine seasons in Carolina, he was routinely confronted with criticisms over his increasingly flamboyant attire.
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