4. Cam Newton, QB, Panthers

Let’s get weird.

In our description of why Eason might fit, we discussed the Patriots potentially being open to running an entirely different offense without Brady. They’ve always worked around their personnel to create a system that suits their best players. If they added Newton, the offense would look different. But that shouldn’t exclude him as an option. His injury issues provide reason for concern — they also provide a buy-low opportunity and a chance to reclaim an MVP-caliber quarterback.

Perhaps Belichick likes the idea of rejuvenating a quarterback.

“When you’re talking about mobile quarterbacks, guys that are tough to handle, tackle, can throw, run, make good decision – I mean, I would put Newton at the top of the list,” Belichick said in September 2017.

Then again, that feels like a long time ago in Newton’s career.