LISTEN: Should Cam Back Up Dak?

A few NFL teams are interested in the former MVP as more than just a backup, but is he a good fit in Dallas? – The Cowboys Daily Blitz Podcast

Timm Hamm | Sep 1, 2021

The preseason is done. We’ve seen the Dallas Cowboys’ plan for a backup quarterback in Cooper Rush. We’ve seen the runners-up in Ben DiNucci and Garrett Gilbert.

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Cam Newton was surprisingly released by the New England Patriots on Tuesday, beginning the Mac Jones era in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Does Cam have anything left? If he’s not good enough for New England why would he be good enough for Dallas?

Newton obviously struggled last season throwing for only 2,657 yards (24th in the NFL), a 65.8% completion percentage (18th), 7.2 yards per attempt (20th), and just 177.1 yards per game (34th). Add to that eight touchdowns and 10 interceptions on the year, and it’s clear Newton was not his old productive self.

But maybe the Cowboys don’t need him to be the old Newton. Maybe they just need someone with a similar skill set to current starting quarterback Dak Prescott so the offense doesn’t have to change much in a short-term situation where Newton might have to play.

Maybe they just need someone who still has legs and can extend plays to keep opposing defenses honest, and who can get the ball to any one of the trio of outstanding wide receivers he has to pick from.

Is Newton that guy? Let’s discuss!

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Published Sep 1, 2021

TIMM HAMM