The Panthers are still monitoring the Cam Newton situation. After having been connected to the veteran quarterback throughout the offseason, Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said that the front office is keeping “lines of communication” with the QB’s camp.
“I think we’re still having thoughts,” Fitterer said during an appearance on PFTPM (passed along by Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com). “We have to see how this works out here throughout the spring. I just happened to be up at the [Kentucky] Derby last weekend and Cam was up there. We’re texting a little bit. The lines of communication are open. I know Coach Rhule has spoken with him. We are going to have a discussion at some point but we’re just not quite there yet, but we’ll see how it goes. The more competition we have at that position the better.”
Newton always seemed like a fallback option for the organization. Even after losing out in the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes, the organization has still been connected to the likes of Baker Mayfield and Jimmy Garoppolo. There’s a good chance that the Panthers will wait out both of those situations before committing to Newton, and the former MVP’s return to Carolina would surely be contingent on the organization not adding another veteran at the position.
In nine seasons in Charlotte from 2011 to 2019, Newton earned two Pro Bowls and led the team to a Super Bowl after a 15-1 campaign in 2015. His production has tailed off considerably since then, however. After getting cut by the Patriots following an underwhelming one-year stint in New England, Newton caught on with the Panthers in November. He ended up getting into eight games (five starts) for Carolina, completing 54.8 percent of his passes for 684 yards, four touchdowns, and four interceptions. He added another 230 rushing yards and five scores on 47 carries.
At the moment, former third-overall pick Sam Darnold leads the Panthers depth chart, although the organization did add some competition at the position after drafting Matt Corral in the third round of the draft. The team is also still rostering P.J. Walker, who’s won both of his starts across two seasons with the team.
I’d take cam over Jimmy or baker
I like Cam but that’s delusional
cam is absolute garbage . couldn’t even make the playoffs on the patriots.
If you’re tanking for a QB in the 2023 class then sure
Probably why you’re not a GM of a professional football team
That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve read on this page, yet.
Why? He sucks.
exactly. they should be looking at Fitzmagic or lure Philip Rivers who arguably gives them a chance at the division
You keep sounding the alarm for these two guys but their “best days” are surely behind them. I understand the reluctance with Baker, even though he’s better than anything they have. But Jimmy G is out there and easily an the best choice there.
But hey, they have Sam Darnold
they are past their prime, but safer options than Darnold
if they’re simply trying to make the playoffs , then they should bring in a vet not named Cam Nuthin
It’s amazing how long some top round quarterbacks stay in the league despite obvious lack of abilities at this level. Darnold is a shining example. It’s like he has a guardian Angel
well he still hasn’t been:
A. Healthy
B. on a decent team
I think he’s definitely worth one more look this season. but would definitely also want a veteran option
Looks like they’re talking and turning to a similar young qb in Corral, but it’s sad because this team is pretty good outside of the QB position
Why would anyone want this clown around? To “mentor” Matt Corral? Bad idea….
Show him how not to dress
I think the NFL should always have one QB who dresses like a Batman villain. Mixes things up.
I’d like to sack Batgirl.
It’s actually Bat Birthing Body now.
Please no! The dude is outright awful and completely immature. With what’s been going on with Corral, Newton would be the last person I’d want mentoring him. If you need a mentor, sign Ryan Fitzpatrick to a cheap deal.
“And that, is why you fail”
-yoda
WHY??
Literally, a billion-dollar joke of a company . . . fans should get free anal cream for their very loyal support.
Mental cancer. He had the tools but once Richardson left his sideto point out every move he fell like a stone. He is and was a self image promoter and nothing more. Too bad to because he could have been so much more.
Newton is overrated, over the hill and has an ego that is not conducive to team play. It’s all about Cam, always has been and always will be. Which is why he backed away and refused to dive on that fumble in the Super Bowl, or like last year after returning to the Panthers when he handed a ball off to the RB, who scored. As the RB was in the end zone about to celebrate Cam ‘It’s all about me’ Newton ran over grabbed the ball away from him, did his Superman thing into the camera then proceeded to hand the ball into the crowd. Totally stealing this player’s moment and glory.
Maybe he can take that attitude to the XFL.
If the Black Cats need a backup that bad, Jake Fromm State Farm is available. He’s the former UGA star who carried out the Giants’ famous QB sneak back in January.