Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is drawing criticism for comments he made to a female reporter.
During a Wednesday press conference, Newton said it was “funny” to hear reporter Jourdan Rodrigue for the Charlotte Observer ask him a question about passing routes.
“It’s funny to hear a female talk about routes. Like, it’s funny,” Newton said.
GQ Magazine’s Jay Willis tweeted a transcript of the exchange:
So Cam Newton said... this today https://t.co/k3kAZGEsOD pic.twitter.com/dyaFqZDFFZ
— Jay Willis (@jaywillis) October 4, 2017
Rodrigue responded to Newton’s comments on Twitter:
I don't think it's "funny" to be a female and talk about routes. I think it's my job.
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) October 4, 2017
The NFL’s Ian Rapoport tweeted a statement from Panther’s spokesman Steven Juston:
A statement from #Panthers spokesman @StevenJuston, on Cam Newton’s remarks at today’s press conference pic.twitter.com/pJJ5frtFjx
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 4, 2017
Rodrigue said Newton did not apologize for his comments.
Statement from #Panthers beat reporter @JourdanRodrigue on Cam Newton’s comments & response pic.twitter.com/vmffxQ7Jra
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 4, 2017
I spoke with him after and it was worse. I chose not to share, because I have an actual job to do today and one he will not keep me from.
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) October 4, 2017
