Former Carolina Panthers & New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton took part in Auburn University’s football pro day this week, throwing passes to draft hopefuls looking to impress NFL scouts.
Newton also apparently is trying to revive his career with the pro day appearance.
On The Dan Patrick Show on Tuesday, Patrick and his crew debated whether Cam Newton would make a better starting quarterback, backup quarterback or TV analyst.
Patrick said Newton could have a lucrative career as an analyst.
“He looks good on camera – charismatic – and who knows what he would wear on camera,” Patrick said. “But I can see him as a studio analyst. I can see that.”
One question posed from the Danettes is would Newton be willing to accept a backup quarterback role knowing full well he doesn’t have the talent to be a starter. Patrick said Cam would be better off going into TV.
“He could be an analyst and make more money. He could be, and I don’t know if he wants to do it. I don’t know if he cares about that,” Patrick said. “But he could still be relevant and have a resurgence in his career.”
Regardless of whatever the role is, Patrick said having Cam Newton back in the NFL would be a great thing.
“It’d be fun to have him in the conversation again,” Patrick said. “I just don’t think he’s a starting quarterback.”
