Questions about Newton's status in NE?

[MasterAwesome]

I'd be pretty surprised if NE outright cut Cam before the season.  But I'd also be equally surprised if Cam is their starting QB at the midway point in the season.  He's their best known commodity at QB at this point, but Belichick obviously isn't committed to him by any means.

[PizzaTheHutt]

Can Cam be a good backup though? Dude has been so used to being "The Man" since dominating at Auburn, can his personality and ego take the hit of not being a starter? 

It's unknown territory. I mean he's been on the sidelines with a clipboard before....but that was because of injuries. I'm not questioning if he's a good teammate (plenty of evidence he was always good to the squad) but can the dude handle being demoted? 

[Car123]

Y’all quick to post negative Newton news.

[Wolfcop]

1 hour ago, Varking said:

If New England wants to move on from him they should look to swap him for Foles in Chicago. Cam can help groom Fields and Foles would be much better than Stidham or Hoyer to learn from in NE. Both teams win. 

I love Cam, but I don't think any teams will be clamoring for him to be the role model for their rookie QB. Hard worker and great player in his time, but not quite the fit for what you are talking about. Teddy would be, but not Cam IMO. 

[OldhamA]

1 hour ago, Varking said:

If New England wants to move on from him they should look to swap him for Foles in Chicago. Cam can help groom Fields and Foles would be much better than Stidham or Hoyer to learn from in NE. Both teams win. 

Newton strikes me as the type of guy to walk away from the game before he'd accept being a backup. 

[Michael G]

I wonder if NE will give Cam a chance to compete for the starting gig at all? I hope so.

[Captain Morgan]

3 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

Here are the teams with the least space...

No shock who's at the top, but also noteworthy that every other team in our division is on that list.

 

Julio will be traded after June 1.  It's the only option they have to sign their draft picks, and that June 1 designation will mean his new team will only have to pay him 7.75 million for the next 3 years.  But since the Saints and Bucs can't afford him, Julio will no longer be in our division.

[rayzor]

2 hours ago, MasterAwesome said:

I'd be pretty surprised if NE outright cut Cam before the season.  But I'd also be equally surprised if Cam is their starting QB at the midway point in the season.  He's their best known commodity at QB at this point, but Belichick obviously isn't committed to him by any means.

its almost like they don't expect newton to finish the season healthy.

[joemac]

3 hours ago, hepcat said:

Aren’t the panthers supposed to have a butt load of cap space next year?

Yes, I think over 100 million as it stands right now, although we don't have that many players under contract either.

[CRA]

2 hours ago, Trainwreck said:

He’s better than any of our backups 

How dare you. 

THE PJ Walker is undefeated and has beaten opponents by an average of 20 pts per game in the NFL. 

If he maintains such a pace, he basically will be Bo Jackson in tecmo bowl and go down in Panther history. 

[Mr. Scot]

There are reports from Yahoo Sports and other sources that the Patriots were "blown away" by Mac Jones at their rookie minicamp.

Take it for what it's worth.

[TheCasillas]

3 hours ago, Captain Morgan said:

 

Julio will be traded after June 1.  It's the only option they have to sign their draft picks, and that June 1 designation will mean his new team will only have to pay him 7.75 million for the next 3 years.  But since the Saints and Bucs can't afford him, Julio will no longer be in our division.

I imagine him landing in Raider land or the Bills

[CRA]

3 hours ago, Wolfcop said:

I love Cam, but I don't think any teams will be clamoring for him to be the role model for their rookie QB. Hard worker and great player in his time, but not quite the fit for what you are talking about. Teddy would be, but not Cam IMO. 

Depends what you are looking to get from him. 

Bill loves Cam to a large degree.   His work ethic.  His accountability.  How he gives everything in his tank.  How serious and important winning is.   First on the field.  And Cam is a great locker room guy.   

Depends what you want a vet to give to your young guy….I mean they have coaches for mechanics and all that. 

[Peppers90 NC]

4 hours ago, Car123 said:

Y’all quick to post negative Newton news.

Definitely should have waited til tomorrow