Former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was named the NFL MVP in 2015, but eight years later it’s pretty clear he disagrees with the 49ers’ Brock Purdy and Cowboys’ Dak Prescott being 2023 MVP favorites.
Newton, only 34, has not been in the league since his failed “I’m baaaack” return to start for the Panthers in 2021. He’s not even gotten any Joe Flacco-like calls to suit up for any team as a backup despite all the injury attrition at QB the past two seasons.
Since not showing the Patriots in 2020 he could be a better option than first-round rookie Mac Jones (now benched for Bailey Zappe), Newton has kept himself busy by ripping into the most top-flight starting passers this season, calling both Purdy and Prescott “game managers” right along with the Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa and the Lions’ Jared Goff.
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Even though Newton has made some lame comments before, including thinking there’s no way a female reporter would know anything about route-running, his still polarizing presence riled up many more NFL fans with his ice-cold take.
What are your thoughts on Cam Newton’s take of #49ers Brock Purdy being a game-manager? 🤔
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