Cam Newton: Best Trade Destinations for a Former League MVP

With the emergence of Kyle Allen, suitors are lining up outside of Bank of America Stadium for the former MVP Cam Newton, but who is the best fit?

With the absence of Cam Newton, Kyle Allen has become one of the safest bets at the quarterback position in the NFL. So far in 2019, Allen has thrown for over 200 yards in 3 of 4 games and has 7 touchdowns to 0 interceptions. This efficient passing and distribution of the ball around the offense have provided Carolina a new-look on the offensive side of the ball that has given Christian McCaffrey the opportunity he finally deserves.

With this new offensive success behind a new face under center, Newton is sure to be the odd man out in the quarterback room when he returns. With the NFL trade deadline fast approaching, many quarterback-needy teams will be approaching Carolina for a chance at the former MVP, hoping to help him regain his prior form.

At 30 years old, Newton could still very well have quality football ahead of him in his career. Even with his very recent injury history and style of play that has not been kind to the longevity of quarterbacks in the past, Newton is still worth the investment of draft capital in a trade. Newton’s current contract runs until the end of next season, giving a team time to determine his value and decide whether or not an extension is deserved.

The offensive system that complimented Newton best in his MVP campaign allowed him to use his size and athleticism in the running game, opening a whole new dimension to the running game. Any team pursuing Newton should not only be looking for a solution at quarterback, but also a contributor in the running game to complement and elevate an average running backs group.

Finally, with such pure arm talent and the ability to get the ball down the field, an over-the-top threat on the outside would also compliment well. This was a weapon Newton never truly had in Carolina, doing his best with Kelvin Benjamin and Greg Olsen on the outside. Newton does have a bad tendency to look for the deep ball frequently though. If an offense can be designed around Newton to promote easy completions and allow him to build up a drive before letting loose, that offense will thrive.