"They Gave Up On Me" - Cam Newton Prepares For Redemption
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By: Omar Cook
Cam Newton has led the Carolina Panthers at the quarterback position for the past 9 seasons, but the Panthers have decided to go in a new direction and release the veteran QB. The Panthers have only one winning season in the past 4 years and have added Teddy Bridgewater and XFL star P.J. Walker to the QB room as they search for a new leader. So what’s next for the 30 year old quarterback?
Adversity hits us all but this is a major turning point in Cam Newton’s career and will be a defining moment for him in how he handles this adversity. The team that is favored to land Newton is the Washington Redskins but of course there will be plenty of options for him to land as teams can always use a veteran at QB.
Odds for what team Cam Newton will be on for Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season (BetOnline):
— Odds Shark (@OddsShark) March 26, 2020
Redskins +200
Broncos/Patriots +300
Dolphins +400
Chargers +500
Jaguars +900
Raiders +1600
Steelers +2800
Bengals +4000
Newton took to instagram to post a video of his working saying “All I know is work…they gave up on me.”
Cam Newton played in just 2 games last season after suffering a season ending foot injury and getting off to an 0-2 start. It’s an unfortunate situation for Newton but it could also be a story of true redemption. Newton is talented to say the least but moving past the injuries and adjusting to a new team will be a challenge.
Newton has thrown for 29,041 career yards 182 touchdowns and 108 interceptions with an 86.1 passer rating. His career regular season record is 68-55-1 and 3-4 in the playoffs. Newton has a plethora of experience but ultimately has failed to take the Panthers to the next level as an organization.
The former #1 pick is no stranger to hard work and I would fully expect that if he stays healthy, a highly motivated Cam Newton will have a redemption season. Stay tuned for where Newton will land this off season.
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