What does the future hold for quarterback Cam Newton?
After an injury hampered Newton’s 2019 campaign, his time with the Carolina Panthers appears like it’s coming to an end since the team has seen Kyle Allen as their future signal-caller.
The Panthers would benefit immensely if they elect to move on from Newton, who has one year left under contract, saving $18.6 million.
With all signs pointing to Carolina departing ways, many outlets have been playing matchmaker for Newton.
Recently, The Herd’s Colin Cowherd went on to say that he believes the Los Angeles Chargers would be an ideal landing spot for Newton.
Which team would be the best fit for Cam Newton next season? @ColinCowherd sees 2 options: pic.twitter.com/VjPGbSWfO8
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) November 14, 2019
“The Chargers can’t sell tickets. They’ve got no juice athletically at quarterback. Cam is juice. You can bring Cam into that locker room, and all the (Joey) Bosa’s and the (Melvin) Ingram’s and the Mevin Gordon’s and the Derwin James would be totally into a mobile quarterback that adds juice and sells tickets in LA,” Cowherd said.
In order for the Chargers to even consider bringing in Newton, it would depend on the future with quarterback Philip Rivers. Set to become an unrestricted free agent, the franchise will have to decide whether or not they will extend him.
Rivers, who is turning 38 in December, has said that he wants to play in the new stadium in Inglewood, CA. But that was before the season, and depending on how the rest of the season pans out for the veteran quarterback who’s seen better playing days, his mind could change.
Then there is Tyrod Taylor and Easton Stick, who make up the rest of the quarterback room. There’s a possibility that the team could look to fill the starting job with one of these two if they move on from Rivers, with the most likely option being Taylor.
While Newton would bring a player to L.A. that’s well-known, has some good years left in the tank and fits the mold of a quarterback that coach Anthony Lynn likes in the system, there’s one thing that could sway the team away from making such a big move, the money.
Within the next couple years, the Chargers will to decice if they will pay players like Rivers, defensive end Joey Bosa, center Mike Pouncey, tight end Hunter Henry, running back Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler, wide receiver Keenan Allen and cornerback Desmond King among others.
Los Angeles has enough ammo to make a trade with Carolina, but it’s unlikely that they would want to give any of their key players up, making signing him the only reasonable option.
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