Some thoughts about quarterback Cam Newton

After Alabama University had claimed yet another national title despite a stellar performance by Clemson quarterback, Deshaun Watson, “Tide” (Alabama) coach Nick Saban called Watson the best quarterback any of his teams faced since Cam Newton of Auburn.

That is high praise for Watson and especially Newton, first off coming from a great football coach but in Newton’s case because often “latest is the greatest” so Saban remembering Newton and his exploits told me a great deal.

Since that comment, Newton and his Carolina Panthers essentially eased to two home playoff wins and will face the Denver Broncos and another former Southeastern Conference quarterback of some renown, Peyton Manning in the 50th Super Bowl, now just 4 plus days away.

Newton and his eventual 2010 Auburn national title team “FIG”ured a way to erase a (24-0) road deficit in a Friday after Thanksgiving, tilt vs Alabama, in a game that still resonates in SEC lore.

He is quite impressive though it remains to be seen how consistent his passing will be as time goes forward.

First off, I hesitate to predict the upcoming Supe tilt but know Newton’s “stock” will go up or down disproportionally based on the game.

Likely win or lose, great or bad Sunday he will be a viable force as an NFL quarterback. I do not see Carolina or any NFL team as a dynasty, Seattle was/is not and even New England while amazing, has but one title in 11 seasons.

Cam Newton, pictured above while the Auburn University quarterback, led the “Tigers” to an undefeated season national title in 2010.