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What They’re Saying: Cam Newton Set to Sign Extension

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How some of the national media are reacting to Cam Newton’s pending long-term contract:

“I bet this ends up looking like a Matt Ryan type deal from the Atlanta Falcons — his agent has to understand it’ll get beat by Philip Rivers and Andrew Luck in the next year so it should be a current top-5 contract. — Will Brinson, CBS Sports“The reality of the situation is that Newton has played like the consummate average starting QB, and the only reason we’re writing about a $20 million a year deal for him today is because he’s ‘Cam Newton.'” — Kenneth Arthur, Sports on Earth“I think I find it amusing that there’s even a discussion about whether Cam Newton deserves a contract reportedly worth up to $100 million over the next five years. Is he the best quarterback? No. Is he the worst? No.” — Emily Kaplan, MMQB

“Even Jesus himself would of been a waste of money if you gave him a gaurenteed 5 year contractat age 28- you have to take into account longevity. And Cam Newton is a fraud crybaby who isn’t as good as Tom Brady.” — PFT Commenter, SB Nation

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  • Eric B.

    Really liked Gil Brandt’s comments. Always value his opinion. . Probably 16 million is his true value, but every decent qb seems to get overpaid by 5M

  • Eric B.

    Really liked Gil Brandt’s comments. Always value his opinion. . Probably 16 million is his true value, but every decent qb seems to get overpaid by 5M

  • Keoni Pleasants

    Fraud? Crybaby? Maybe he’s referring to Tom Brady and not Cam. I think he got the two mixed.

    • KissMyConverse

      That quote was taken from a satire article. It was meant to be a joke…
      The sad thing is it sounds like something someone might actually say.

  • Keoni Pleasants

    Fraud? Crybaby? Maybe he’s referring to Tom Brady and not Cam. I think he got the two mixed.

    • KissMyConverse

      That quote was taken from a satire article. It was meant to be a joke…
      The sad thing is it sounds like something someone might actually say.

  • Jason Alston

    One must look at Emily Kaplan’s statement in its entirety. I have made basically the same point, which is, there’s no upgrade or alternative so we must do what we must to keep Cam: “7) I think I find it amusing that there’s even a discussion about whether Cam Newton deserves a contract reportedly worth up to $100 million over the next five years. Is he the best quarterback? No. Is he the worst? No. But it doesn’t matter where he ranks. A precedent has been set for teams to overpay quarterbacks, and Newton has demonstrated that he can develop as a passer and win in the playoffs—even with a shoddy offensive line and mediocre supporting cast around him. What was the Panthers’ alternative? Pray that an aging veteran falls to them in free agency down the line? Hinge their fortunes on a draftee? In today’s NFL, once you find a sure enough QB, you keep him unless there’s an obvious upgrade. Why are some people acting so surprised?”

  • Jason Alston

    One must look at Emily Kaplan’s statement in its entirety. I have made basically the same point, which is, there’s no upgrade or alternative so we must do what we must to keep Cam: “7) I think I find it amusing that there’s even a discussion about whether Cam Newton deserves a contract reportedly worth up to $100 million over the next five years. Is he the best quarterback? No. Is he the worst? No. But it doesn’t matter where he ranks. A precedent has been set for teams to overpay quarterbacks, and Newton has demonstrated that he can develop as a passer and win in the playoffs—even with a shoddy offensive line and mediocre supporting cast around him. What was the Panthers’ alternative? Pray that an aging veteran falls to them in free agency down the line? Hinge their fortunes on a draftee? In today’s NFL, once you find a sure enough QB, you keep him unless there’s an obvious upgrade. Why are some people acting so surprised?”