Legendary Football Superstar

In just one day, he went from a nobody to the talk of the town; and in just one day, all those high hopes turned into a big letdown.

The hype fizzled out!

Every year, the rookie training camp tests are fine-tuned and proven to be spot-on. These tests give a clear picture of a player's physical fitness and skills. Cam being dubbed "Superman" ain't for nothing, and Logan being the Bruins' top draft pick is a solid fact. The test results tell you everything you need to know.

Cam Newton, this year's Heisman Trophy winner and the top draft pick favorite, totally crushed it on day two of the training camp: 40-yard dash in 4.59 seconds; vertical jump, 35 inches; broad jump, 126 inches; 20-yard shuttle, 4.18 seconds!

Now, let's look at Luke's numbers: 40-yard dash, 4.89 seconds; vertical jump, 31 inches; broad jump, 105 inches; 20-yard shuttle, 4.50 seconds; three-cone drill, 6.99 seconds.

Yeah, Luke's stats don't even come close. Cam's numbers blow Luke's out of the water in every single category!

But hey, it's not really fair. Cam's the best physically conditioned quarterback this year, while Luke was just a practice squad player before this season. Comparing the two is like apples and oranges; even as quarterbacks, there's no contest between Cam and

Luke.

Quarterbacks aren't known for their physical prowess. In the 40-yard dash, wide receivers and running backs dominate; in the vertical jump, it's all about tight ends and cornerbacks; in the broad jump, running backs, linebackers, and linemen show off their explosive power.

Basically, quarterbacks rarely top these tests; they're usually middle-of-the-pack or lower. A quarterback's real game is in their on-field smarts, game control, and passing accuracy Luke's bread and butter.

Actually, Luke's performance in the training camp's physical tests showed he's gotten better overall. His fitness has improved since the state selection, and compared to six months ago, he's a whole new player with noticeable gains.

But hey, without a side-by-side, there's no sting. Cam and Luke, who both made waves on day one of training camp, naturally got compared under the spotlight and high hopes. And man, did Luke's physical flaws get laid bare, no hiding it.

Forget Cam, even Logan and Marcus smoked Luke's results.

Logan, tight end, 40-yard dash, 4.62 seconds; bench press, 22 reps; vertical jump, 38 inches; broad jump, 127 inches; 20-yard shuttle, 4.18 seconds; 60-yard shuttle, 11.57 seconds.

Marcus, running back, 40-yard dash, 4.50 seconds; bench press, 20 reps; vertical jump, 36 inches; broad jump, 120 inches; 20-yard shuttle, 4.40 seconds; 60-yard shuttle, 11.66 seconds.

The whole comparison is crystal clear. Logan, the Bruins' star tight end, killed it; Marcus, who could change the game in the last few matches, might not be top-tier but he's solidly average.

If Luke were just your run-of-the-mill rookie quarterback, his test results wouldn't be mind-blowing but still rookie average, not terrible. But now, with a perfect score on the Wonderlic Personnel Test, Luke made a big splash. At the peak of attention, he delivered these results, just like Adam predicted, leading to a major letdown.

Plus, Luke is the first-ever Avalis American player on the field, facing even more critical eyes and unshakable stereotypes.

Even with a perfect Wonderlic score, so what? This is the sports field, not Harvard.

In the end, what teams care about are physical fitness, technical skills, and those key traits that win games. Now, these crucial traits seem to be missing in Luke from the get-go, naturally causing all the hype to vanish, with expectations soaring high and crashing hard.

In just two days, the ups and downs were wilder than a roller coaster. The harsh reality of competitive sports was laid bare for the rookies. It's about dreams, but also not about dreams.

"Look, isn't this a suit from Wall Street? How'd it end up at the NFL rookie training camp?" The "suit" here means elite folks in suits. It was Cam talking, with a big grin and a glowing vibe, showing off without holding back. "Buddy, you sure you're not in the wrong place? This ain't the stock market office, or the White House either."

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For Luke, the fitness tests were like the ugly duckling slowly showing its true colors; but for Cam, it was all about shining bright, flaunting his physical prowess and skills in every test.

This year's Heisman Trophy winner finally shook off the gloom, getting his mojo back. All the frustration and blues from the day before vanished, and he was back to being the undisputed genius!

Cam, all fired up, started acting out again. Luke's bad luck was his joy. That loud, annoying shout triggered laughter all around, making it hard for Luke to ignore.

Luke glanced at Cam, cool as a cucumber, "You mean I should be up in the VIP box, calling the shots for every player? And then, through your wins, score my next Rolls- Royce?"

"You!" With just one line, Cam felt humiliated again. Burning with anger, he took a big step forward, charging at Luke like a freight train, "No, I mean, this place isn't for you. You should get out! This is a football field, not a place for office folks like you!" Luke didn't get mad; he just smiled, his lips curling up slightly, "How can you be so sure? I mean, don't you ever doubt your own judgment? If I were you, I'd think it over carefully before making a call." After all, your IQ isn't high. He didn't say the last part, but the message was clear.

"Damn!" Cam, fuming, was at a loss for words. Besides cursing, he couldn't think of anything else to say. Clenching his fists, he spat out, "Talk, talk, talk. That's all you're good for. Do you dare to compete with me directly?"

"The coward is barking." Luke lifted his chin, showing contempt in his eyes, stinging Cam once more. Then he continued, "Let's hit the field and see if you can do more than just run. Let's see if you can throw too."

After the first day's Wonderlic Personnel Test, Marcus found out that Cam's score was the same as his, so he mocked Cam for being more suited to be a running back than a quarterback. Now, Luke brought it up again, and Cam was about to explode, looking like a balloon ready to pop.

"Are you planning to compete privately or publicly?" A teasing voice chimed in from the side. Everyone turned to look, except for Cam and Luke, who kept staring each other down. "If it's a public competition, now's your chance. The role skills test is about to start. Let's see whose passing is more accurate."

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With those words, Cam and Luke finally snapped out of it, reining in their emotions and turning their heads. They saw three coaches standing not far away, casually smiling. Faced with the conflict, they were just chatting and laughing. At that moment, Cam's rationality quietly crept back in.

Today was the third day of rookie training camp. All the rookies gathered at the stadium again, ready to kick off the role skills test.

In football, the basic skills needed for different positions vary. So, at the training camp, league coaches and scouts design different drills and tests based on each position's requirements. This is the role skills test.

In these tests, rookie players complete various prescribed actions and drills under the coaches' guidance, showing off their skills and abilities. Coaches and testers record how well they do.

After joining the pro league, it's common for teams to ask players to switch positions based on test results to fit the team's needs. This makes the role skills test a must-do.

San Francisco 49ers' quarterback coach Geep Chryst, New Orleans Saints' quarterback coach Joe Lombardi, and Seattle Seahawks' quarterback coach Carl Smith looked at the energetic young guys in front of them, not worried at all. In football, it's weird if there's no conflict. On the contrary, they love seeing competition, whether it's positive, nasty, direct, or indirect. Competition always brings more possibilities.

Worth noting, Geep and Carl were among the folks at the elevator on the first day of rookie training camp. Geep was the short, chubby one, and Carl was the thin guy. "Next up, we'll do the passing test," Joe stood at the tip of the triangle, speaking loudly as the rep. "Each quarterback will pair up with a receiver. This half of the field tests the quarterbacks' skills, while the other half tests the receivers' abilities. So, listen to the coaches' instructions carefully. Understand where and how to pass, and start the offense right after. Any questions?"

Joe's gaze swept over the twenty-one quarterbacks, confirming there were no questions. He then turned around and left with Geep and Carl, still chatting and laughing.

With a slight turn of the head, Luke and Cam's eyes met, and the tension was palpable. The moment had finally arrived. The showdown between the two quarterbacks' passing skills was about to reveal who was the real deal!