Mintor talked about Newton's competition, "Jarrett Stidham isn’t ready to take over yet. He is still a young quarterback who has a lot to learn before coming a starter. He showed that with his performance in Training Camp. Stidham was throwing interceptions left and right."
Several writer said that Newton was inaccurate and inconsistent, overthrowing balls and having a lot of dropped interceptions. That Stidham and Newton were even, even after Stidham's injury. So I do not buy that Stidham's play was why Newton won the job. It was his injury and Newton getting extra time and reps.
Newton has NFL experience but it's more his playstyle that gives him the the edge. Stidham is the more accurate passer and a quarterback. As where Newton is a playmaker who lines up as a quarterback.
Like Lazar and several other writers, Mintor describes Newton's play, "Newton is such a dynamic quarterback. He has an arm capable of stretching defense’s thin with the deep ball while also being able to break free for a long run."
About a week ago, Evan Lazar said Newton wasn't going to beat anyone standing in the pocket trying to be an accurate quarterback or by passing the football, that Newton beats people with his legs.
How often do you watch college football or football in general and rate the quarterbacks by their ability to run the football? While mobile quarterbacks are becoming more popular, accuracy and arm strength should always be what defines a quarterback.
Mintor says the team goes from a playoff contender to a superbowl contender by switching from Stidham to Newton. We still don't know if Belichick is truly making Newton the starter or if he will go with a rotation.
For now all we have are rumors from supposed leaks. Belichick will have to name a starting quarterback on game day. Every team has to, so until then anything can happen.
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