The Newton Verdict
January 11, 2011
Cam the Man is a Heisman winner, a national champion and undoubtedly a huge talent. Is he NFL ready? Not yet. Another year of seasoning would do him wonders and probably save him from competing with some more polished performers in the first round. All that being said, he is hotter now than imaginable, and his head and the NCAA looming, will say time to go. But NFL scouts are silly. They don’t get caught up in the hype. The study film, they pick apart mechanics, they find holes in your psyche. They attack character issues head on. Some of these will see major red flags for NFL GMs concerned at throwing money at a young QB. I believe Newton would be best served b returning to defend his Heisman, his National Title and his character. But it won’t happen. Not if family has anything to do with it.