The Cam Newton era is beginning in New England. There has been speculation about his abilities after multiple injuries, but many people have high expectations for his 2020 season. You can add an Atlanta Falcons legend into that mix.
Michael Vick had a great career with the Falcons and was able to revive his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. He made the Pro Bowl in 2010 and recorded 21 touchdowns and six interceptions, along with a 62.6 completion percentage.
To put those numbers in perspective, Vick threw for 15 touchdowns and 13 interceptions and had a 55.3 completion percentage in the 2005 season — which was also a Pro Bowl year. It was safe to say that his second act was impressive to say the least.
Now, he has high expectations for Newton. As he told FS1’s First Things First, Vick sees Newton succeeding at a high level in New England.
“The trajectory for Cam right now is through the roof,” Vick said. “This is a 2.0 opportunity for Cam. He looks like he’s in tip-top shape and he has a chip on his shoulder. Sometimes after getting beat down for so many years – after you felt like you’ve put in the work and you feel like you earned your stripes – humbling experiences do occur.
“I feel like Cam has been humbled to a certain degree and he’s looking forward to turning it around and showing everyone that he’s still a perennial quarterback in the National Football League. So, this is the perfect platform for him. Obviously there’s a lot of work to do between now and the time the season starts, but I think this young man is ready for the challenge that’s in front of him.”
If Newton’s second act is anything close to his first, New England will have a very talented quarterback in what is otherwise supposed to be a rebuilding year.
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