Cam Newton thinks it's 'funny' when a female reporter asks about routes

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (Mike McCarn)

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On Wednesday, the Carolina Panthers had their weekly news conference ahead of Sunday's matchup. With the Panthers coming off a big win in New England, you would think the presser would be positive and hopeful ... until Cam Newton responded to a beat reporter's question about routes with:

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"It's funny to hear a female talk about routes," he said, chuckling.

Wondering if anyone can explain to me what is so funny about a “#female talking about routes”🤔🤔🤔 #Panthers #CamNewton #Equality ?! #NFL pic.twitter.com/D7lqMmn1KG
— Bridget Condon (@BridgetABC11) October 4, 2017

In 2017, this shouldn't be a response, let alone a thought in someone's head.

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 reporter who he was responding to, Jourdan Rodrigue, is the Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Observer. In other words, she gets paid to "talk about routes." That is her job!

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