Redskins HC Ron Rivera Shares Thoughts On Signing Cam Newton

It was expected by many that Rivera and Newton would be a package deal in Washington. Newton's only really played for coach Rivera, However "Super" Cam is still a free agent.

Rivera beat around the subject and hinted he had his quarterbacks but gave no real answer on Good Morning Football this Thursday. 

“You know, the thing about Cam really is the situation …We’re in a situation where we’ve got two really young quarterbacks, one that’s been with us, been in the system, understands how we want things done and the other one is a guy who was taken last year in the first round and shows some promise.I think with Cam, and I have thought about it, I mean, it’s something that’s run through my mind, and it’s about the situation and circumstances. I’m not sure I would do it. I’m not sure if I wouldn’t do it. It depends on circumstances.”

According to Hunter Noll of clutch point "The Redskins already have Dwayne Haskins. The 22-year-old had an up-and-down rookie season in 2019, but it ended on a high note where his on-field performance was concerned."

Rivera already signed one former Panthers' quarterback, in Allen.  Newton still being a free agent this late into the off season will effectively lower his asking price, if Rivera or anyone else wants to take the risk. 

Newton is one of four starters still waiting on the free agent market, along with Joe Flacco, Andy Dalton, and Blake Bortles. 

The Redskins appear to already have their starter and backup quarterback locked up. The odds of them bringing in Newton appear low but as former Falcons HC Jerry Glanville used to say "You know what NFL stands for Not For Long!" ; NFL roster are ever evolving.

One could make the case, the reason these four have not been added to a quarterback room, is because it's about quality over quantity.

Cam Newton Playing for Pete Carroll would be interesting but as Gary Myers has shown us, Rumors don't mean anything.

Cam Newton to the Seahawks? At this point Whinny players can't be choosy, if they wanna work in the NFL.

Jeremy  Fowler of ESPN said Newton isn't going to get paid in Seattle but the team might still allow him to play in some fashion, although Wilson is the starter.

"The Seahawks would be open to adding Newton — they get more creative with the free-agent market than most — but wouldn’t pay much for a backup quarterback. Maybe that doesn’t matter to Newton, who can prioritize fit over contract as he attempts to reignite his career. He would fit seamlessly in Seattle’s offense, and starting jobs simply aren’t available."

Newton is still available because the Draft is over and Teams have their starting quarterbacks. This isn't surprising due to the time of the football year. 

Seattle doesn't need Newton, they have Wilson, and they could find anyone to hold a clipboard. So if Newton cannot get on board with the Idea of standing on the sideline (like he stated) and being the man to prep the defense for the next opponent, he might as well look to the north. 

Per Maximo Gonzales, "Newton has reportedly suggested that he is not looking to serve as an immediate backup in the 2020 NFL season."

Will Newton listen to his former tight end Greg Olsen and go to Seattle? Just how much is Olsen lobbying for the Birds of the north west to sign Newton anyways?

Newton is not going to be on a team, get paid, and play, if he's looking for all three; he'll sit out during 2020 and it's the same if he's just looking to get paid. His best bet is to negotiate a contract that requires the team to get creative and use him a few snaps a game. That could be something Seattle would be interested in. 

Sports fans stay tuned and Remember Supercam is just a man, maybe he goes play in Korea, Japan, or the CFL in another land.