Push Josh Allen, or grab a pick
Now let’s finally address the biggest concern here: Would this be a bad thing for Allen because of the pressure that comes with Newton behind him?
Newton is not Barkley or Anderson. If Allen struggles, not many will think bringing in one of those guys to replace him is a good idea. Newton on the other hand? That’s the type of player that could cause fans or the locker room to turn a starter pretty quickly.
Having said that, this is the NFL. Allen, Newton and everyone else in the Bills locker room will face tons of adversity and McDermott touts competition and earning playing time. Whether you want Newton or not, just about everyone would rather see Allen succeed instead. So maybe Newton could be that piece that pushes Allen over the edge? He’s a competitor and gamer after all, right?
And then, maybe that does happen, could the Bills then get something for Newton? The Panthers couldn’t, and that’s why he’s a free agent. But maybe over the course of the summer, the Bills could showcase Newton while he pushes Allen in the preseason. Buffalo got a draft pick for AJ McCarron. If Newton looks even decent but Allen still edges him out, there’s no reason Buffalo couldn’t get something for him at that point.
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