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Cam Newton's candor is appreciated, but he likely didn't help his chances of catching on with another NFL team

Over the last few years, one of the most overused NFL words is "distraction."

We all know why that word skyrocketed in usage, why so many trolling Twitter users suddenly began using it ad nauseam, why reporters who cover the league started giving it a workout like strength coaches. (If you're unsure, here's a hint: The reason rhymes with Ballin' Happerflick.)

Being a "distraction" is a supposed scarlet letter for NFL players. Who gets labeled a potential distraction and why is highly subjective, of course, but that's a different column for a different day.