Cam Newton comments on Jermaine Burton, Transfer Portal impact on young NFL players

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton shares his thoughts on the Transfer Portal. mentality.

Tim Weaver | Nov 13, 2024

Cam Newton at the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. / (Photo by Gilbert Flores/ Billboard via Getty Images)

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Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has done just about everything in the football industry. Now a podcaster and TV commentator, Newton shined at every level of the game and knows as well as anybody how to navigate the transition from college football to the NFL.

Since Newton's retirement that particular game has changed quite a bit, though. The impact of NIL and a hypercharged Transfer Portal will have an impact on a lot of young athletes attempting to move up to the next level. Here's Newton talking about it on his most recent 4th and 1 podcast (NSFW).

Cam Newton on Jermaine Burton, Transfer Portal

"Talent can get you in the door, but it won’t keep you there if you’re running from accountability. Sooner or later, you have to knuckle up."

Last week, @CameronNewton highlighted Bengals rookie WR Jermaine Burton as a prime example of the Transfer Portal’s impact on young… pic.twitter.com/lpEdUtJps9
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