Extend Newton?

There's been a lot of talk about Cam Newton getting a better contract. While I still say wait until after the Arizona game, I would have the Patriots extend him until the 2022 season and give him 60 million, $33 Mil in 2021 and $27 Mil in 2022. Again, I would wait a few more games.

I also stand firm on I dont believe any 1 player in the salary cap era should be making over 15% of the salary cap. So there shouldn't be any 1 player making over $30 million. I am aware of my offer. In this case it is to help make sure the team can afford him. By front loading his contract while the team has a lot of extra money to spend in 2021.

There are people saying to pay Newton $40M to $50M a season. I know a quarterback is one of the most important positions as the Patriots are finding out, so is a good kicker. Paying a quarterback 20% - 25% of the yearly salary cap  is a lot of money to lock up in one player.  Plus Cam said it's not about the money. If Newton wants to win, he won't price gouge the Patriots on a contract, while still getting paid.

Here's a reminder of what Newton said on the Greg Hill Show. 

"That is literally the last of my worries. If we had to put an analogy in it, that is probably under so much work at my desk that I’m not too much really focused on. 

Surprisingly but true and factual enough, if I do what I am supposed to do, as I am expecting to, that will not be a topic of discussion here moving forward. Like I said, you’re talking to a person who — money at this particular point in my career is not important, right?

Let’s be honest, I’ve made money. But for everything I play this game for, I haven’t received yet. And that’s why I’m playing. It’s not about money, it’s about respect. And especially going back to the negotiating table when this opportunity presented itself, I didn’t want to keep going back-and-forth, this and that.

I said, ‘Listen, let’s get the deal done. Let’s do it.’ For all that it’s worth, it’s going to play dividends moving forward. I do believe this: a wise man once said, and that wise man is my father, ‘All blessings do not come in financial means.’ Just because you have money and do that, blessings come in many different forms than that. For me, if I do what I am supposed to do, everything else will take care of itself."

Remember, Newton's contract allows for him to be franchise tagged, so if the Patriots and Cam cannot reach a deal, they can tag him. Also, the tag allows the Patriots to trade him to a team and get better compensation if Newton wants more than Bill wants to play.