Cam Newton surprised the NFL world when he announced that he was going to be throwing at Auburn's pro day. The 33-year-old who hasn't played a down in the NFL since 2021 took part in several quarterback drills Tuesday.
After he went viral saying there aren't 32 quarterbacks better than him on Monday, Newton went to work at the pro day, and NFL fans came away from his workout with one thing stuck in their minds: He can still throw the football.
While it is fine throwing against air, when the time comes to play against other defenders, that is where the real test is for the 33-year-old. Still, one fan came away thinking that Newton's arm is stronger than two current NFL quarterbacks:
"Thats a stronger arm than What Tua (Tagovailoa) and Mac Jones got."
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Other fans gave their opinions on Newton's workout, with fans divided as to what the veteran quarterback could do for an NFL team.
So, it appears that NFL fans are divided on exactly what Newton could offer a team in 2023. It remains to be seen whether the veteran quarterback will get another chance in the NFL, but he is putting his best foot forward in an attempt to get back into the league.
Could Cam Newton sign with a team in 2023?
Given that Cam Newton hasn't played an NFL snap since 2021, teams could be hesitant to give the veteran a roster spot. Not seen as a backup quarterback in the NFL due to his charisma and energy, would a team be comfortable with having Newton as a backup?
The other point is, what would the contract offer look like? At first glance, it would likely have to be a veteran's minimum contract, and it's unclear if Cam Newton would be willing to accept that kind of deal.
The fire still burns to return to the NFL, but his record since 2019 doesn't make for good reading. Newton is 7-16 as a starter, which doesn't bode well for his chances.
Will there be a market for Newton? We await with anticipation.
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