Quarterback Cam Newton has been one of the best players at his position, but his status as the starter for the Carolina Panthers has been brought into question after the emergence of backup Kyle Allen who has lead the team to a 4-0 record since his departure.
Naturally, you would think Cam would get his job back upon his return, however, there have been rumors that he might have to ride the bench regardless of his status of his foot injury.
Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman took it a step further when he dropped a report that there are possibly 10 teams interested in trading for Newton.
Freeman talked to a general manager of an unnamed AFC team and was told that there would be a “robust trade market” if the Panthers decided to stick with Kyle Allen.
Health would have a lot to do with him being traded as he’s dealt with multiple shoulder injuries, a fractured rib, and a recent foot injury in his career, along with other minor ailments.
I’m not going to worry about it,” head coach Ron Rivera said in reference to Newton’s return from injury and a possible change at quarterback. “I’m not going to speculate on anything until I have to address that. So until then, we’re going to stay in the now, stay in the focus of what we’re doing right now.
“As far as I’m concerned, we’re not going to deal with the question until it is time. And when the time comes, I will address it. As far as I’m concerned, [Cam’s] in the rehab program and he’s doing the program and our quarterback right now playing for us is Kyle. So we’re not going to address it.”
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In four games as the starter this season, Allen has thrown seven touchdowns without an interception, but he also has fumbles 6 times and lost four of them. Still, he is 4-0 as a starter and has the Panthers right in the thick of things in the NFC South.
