3 Potential landing spots for Cam Newton to revive his career

Indianapolis Colts

Cam Newton signing with the Indianapolis Colts seems like a short-term fit for both parties. Yes, the Colts signed Philip Rivers during the offseason, so this would be a “worst-case scenario” signing for Newton.

Newton said he doesn’t want to be a backup quarterback. Well, he might have to pay his dues and go compete for a starting job somewhere. He might even have to sit one year and take over while Jacob Eason learns the Colts offense.

Newton wouldn’t be with the Colts for longer than three seasons, with him starting as the backup in 2020. If Rivers ends up retiring after this season, Newton gets two years with the Colts. If the Colts believe Eason is their guy, they could either trade Newton after 2021 or let him walk in 2022.

Eason is a project quarterback, who wouldn’t be successful starting this season or even next. As a fourth-round pick, him never seeing the field wouldn’t technically be a “bust.” It would have just been a waste of a draft pick by the Colts.

Like mentioned earlier, Newton could play another nine to 10 years. If Eason isn’t the future of the Colts, Newton could make them competitive if he stays healthy.

Rivers and Newton are two solid quarterbacks who still can play. Long term, Newton is the right pick for the future. Even if Newton doesn’t have a starting job Week 1, Rivers did battle an injury last season.

A report on December 21st, 2019 said Rivers was playing with a building disk in his lower back.

"Team sources tell ESPN that Rivers is playing with a bulging disk in his lower back that doctors fear is on the brink of being herniated."

The downside is, Rivers doesn’t miss games often. He played the AFC Championship on a torn ACL. It’s still important to have a solid backup quarterback, as no one in the NFL is invincible.