Carolina Panthers: Why Newton should backup Wilson in Seattle

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(Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Cam Newton and Russell Wilson /

How would Newton fit with the Seahawks?

Should prolific quarterback Russell Wilson go down with injury throughout the season, it would appear the Seattle Seahawks have very little in the way of backup firepower behind him.

Undrafted free agent Anthony Gordon out of Washington State is the only other signal-caller currently on the roster. Bringing in former Carolina Panthers gunslinger Cam Newton would obviously be a significant upgrade. But it also comes with plenty of other additional benefits.

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Newton has a very similar style of play to Wilson. Although he is now 31-years-old and less mobile than he used to be. The free-agent can still get out of the pocket and makes things happen.

This would allow the Seahawks not to really alter their playbook in any particular way if Wilson were to miss some time during the season. Head coach Pete Carroll would also have the option of using him in specialist packages that can keep opposing defenses on their toes.

Wilson has not missed a game under center since he arrived in the league. This is despite his style of play coming with significant risks. While this can only be a good thing for the Seahawks, they need a contingency plan as big things are expected from the organization next time around.

Putting Newton on a contender would breathe new life into the player’s mindset, regardless of whether he sees the field or not. This might be the best-case scenario that will enable him to rest up his recovering foot and shoulder even more after ending 2019 on injured reserve.

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One would think the proposition would be able to entice Newton if the price is right. But whether there would be mutual interest remains to be seen.

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