Cam Newton is going through a lot in jut two games played so far in 2019.
He’s missed one game and is slated to miss another after backup Kyle Allen had a spectacular day against the Arizona Cardinals where he threw for 261 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Cam wasn’t himself in Weeks 1 and 2 as he failed to throw a touchdown pass and is completing just 56.2 percent of his passes.
David Carr believes Cam should probably remain on the sidelines…like for the remainder of the season. He also used a Superman reference to describe how Cam is right now in his career.
Via NFL.com:
“The second-year pro is a pocket passer with good decision-making skills — and, to be honest, he’s a better fit for offensive coordinator Norv Turner’s system than Cam Newton, who sat out Week 3 with a foot injury. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday that the ailment is believed to be a Lisfranc injury which will keep Newton sidelined for a while. Since Turner’s arrival in Carolina in 2018, Allen is 2-0 as a starter, while Newton is 6-10 (losing his last eight starts). Knowing this and watching these two quarterbacks in Turner’s offense, I found myself wondering: If the Panthers continue to play well with Allen, should they automatically switch back to Newton when he’s ready to return?
My answer: No.
Right now, I feel like I’m watching Superman in “Superman II,” when he’s just a regular guy after having his powers taken away. Right now, Cam is just a guy getting beaten up in a diner. I wouldn’t be surprised if Carolina shuts Cam down again for the season, sending its star back to the ice palace to recharge and get his powers back.
Kyle Allen is the team’s best option right now, and it might take Cam another offseason to get right. I wouldn’t jeopardize the franchise quarterback’s future by trying to get him back this season. Continue to roll with the rookie who plays well in Turner’s system, and let Newton heal.”
As long as Allen is playing well, it would be in the Panthers best interest to let him sit back and fully recover until he is ready.
