It would not happen anytime soon, first and foremost. But should the Buffalo Bills consider adding Cam Newton?
There’s reasons why it wouldn’t make sense. But as easy as it is to make a list of cons, there’s some pros to adding Newton, too.
Of course, Newton will prefer a team without a starting quarterback right now. Josh Allen is in Buffalo, and Newton’s first choice, or anyone’s first choice, wouldn’t be to settle for a backup job. But if things get to that point for him, it could make sense for the Bills to consider bringing him in.
Here are five reasons the Bills could consider bringing in Newton:
Fits Allen mold better
Remember the appeal behind adding former University at Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson? He’s big and athletic, much like Allen. So if Allen found himself in some injury issues, namely with his playing style, maybe Jackson could come in and the Bills offense wouldn’t miss a beat?
Matt Barkley, Buffalo’s current No. 2 quarterback, has had his ups and downs steering the ship when called upon with the Bills. In addition, he changes the entire dynamic of Buffalo’s offense when he’s in there.
Newton has dealt with various injuries in recent years, causing his stock to decline. If signed by the Bills, he wouldn’t immediately be taking bumps and bruises, allowing himself to get closer to 100 percent. Then when he’s called upon, perhaps in the blink of an eye mid-game, Buffalo’s offense could roll on business as usual, or much closer to it with his similar playing style to Allen.
In fact, when Allen was drafted by the Bills, he was immediately compared to the likes of Newton. Bills Mafia loves the Allen loving cheerleader on the sidelines in Barkley, but who says Newton wouldn’t do the same, and provide a similar No. 2 option?