Cam Newton is all the proof in the world that the NFL really stands for \u201cNot For Long\u201d. The former Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots quarterback is currently out of a job, which just shows how quickly life can change in the NFL. Newton certainly isn\u2019t the player he once was, but what does the future hold for the former league MVP?<\/p>\n
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It goes without saying that Newton would probably prefer a shot at a starting gig. The former first-overall pick has made over $128 million in his professional career, excluding endorsements, so it\u2019s not like he needs to take a backup job in order to put food on the table. Newton is still one of the top 32 or so quarterbacks in the league, but not every team with a question at quarterback is a great fit.<\/p>\n
Newton would probably be an upgrade for the Houston Texans<\/a> and Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>, but neither team is trying to win in 2021. Entering his age-32 season, Newton is too old to be a part of any rebuild, and the quarterback himself probably wouldn\u2019t want to join a losing squad. This dramatically limits his options, as most winning teams already have a better option than Newton, or simply aren\u2019t interested in a quarterback competition. Washington Football Team<\/a> head coach Ron Rivera, for instance, has already gone on record<\/a> to say that the team will be rolling with Ryan Fitzpatrick instead of Newton.<\/p>\n The one team that does make sense for Newton is the Denver Broncos<\/a>. This roster is absolutely loaded from top to bottom and could be a serious playoff contender with a better quarterback. Teddy Bridgewater is currently the starter, and Newton is probably better than Bridgewater. While neither quarterback is lighting the world on fire, Newton actually finished 2020 with a higher PFF grade despite having a shorter offseason and working in a considerably worse situation.<\/p>\n You can say a lot of things about Cam Newton\u2014most of them will be ignorant\u2014but he can still fit the ball in tight spaces. — John Ellis (@1PantherPlace) August 29, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n
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