The deed is done. Baker Mayfield to Carolina. This leaves the Seattle Seahawks with very few options left at quarterback. Although coach Pete Carroll has hyped up Geno Smith and Drew Lock, many don’t see either of them picking up where Wilson left off.
Cam Newton posted 8 games for the Carolina Panthers in 2021 and his numbers weren’t exactly what we remember from his early years there.
Why Newton Could Be a Good Fit for Seattle
The Seahawks need a competent quarterback who is quick on his feet, confident, and can sling the ball. Getting Newton would allow one of the best receiving duos in Tyler Lockett and D.K. Metcalf to put up numbers.
He’s a veteran at this point. Newton has played in the league since 2011 and is coming up on his 10th year.
For his former organization to dismiss him and sign Baker was a big indicator that the team is moving on from him and going in a different direction.
Other quarterback candidates include:
- Jimmy Garrapolo (Trade)
- Ryan Fitzpatrick
- Mike Glennon
Final Thoughts
If this offseason couldn’t get any crazier, I could see Newton signing with Seattle. He would make a good fit and have something to prove to his doubters.
Baker off the table allows Seattle to focus on other quarterback candidates which could lead to an interesting turn in events.
But for the foreseeable future, I don’t see Seattle rolling out with Drew Lock and Geno Smith.
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Newton is done, like Geno Smith and soon Drew Lock will be too. This article is just filler. No real essence.
We’ll have to see what happens and let it all play out