Cam Newton named Sam Howell as one of the quarterbacks he would back up
Former North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell is receiving more praise but this time from former NFL MVP Cam Newton.
Despite sliding to the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Howell has impressed the Washington Commanders, media, fans, and players around the league with his calm demeanor but explosive play.
Every opportunity Howell was granted his rookie season, he took and displayed some of that Tar Heel magic earning him the pre-season leader for passing yards and beating a playoff-bound Dallas Cowboys in his first regular-season start.
His play earned him a shot at the QB1 spot heading into the 2023 season, with Ron Rivera confirming it over and over again to the media. Now, Newton has joined that praise by releasing a video of the top 10 quarterbacks he would back up for a chance at an NFL return.
Update: Cam Newton says he's willing to be a backup in the NFL.
Guys that he's willing to backup include: Deshaun Watson, Sam Howell, Malik Willis, Fields, Tua, Josh, Hurts, Lamar, Rodgers, and 3 rookiespic.twitter.com/lNB5ZmTxqL
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 5, 2023
Newton credits Howell for being a graduate of his 7-on-7 camp, echoing the reason he would be willing to back up Howell and teach him the ropes. A former MVP vet like Newton could significantly boost Howell’s career.
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