After the Minnesota Vikings lost Kirk Cousins for the rest of the season, Minny may have reacted too quickly by trading for Joshua Dobbs. The career 1-9 starter was acquired, using assets, due to a need under center — but signing Auburn football legend Cam Newton would have been a better choice.
The Vikings are currently 4-4 and have the chance to be in the playoff mix. While Dobbs is a talented quarterback, he won’t rally the troops like Newton could’ve. Dobbs would’ve been more appropriate in the event Minnesota is looking to rebuild, but it does not seem like that is the play in the Twin Cities. While the former Tennesee Volunteer is serviceable, when you have a chance to make the playoffs, which the Vikings have, you need to take chances.
Cam would’ve been the kind of chance with a high-reward ceiling, even if the risk is just as high.
Auburn football Cam Newton seen as anything but a ‘safe’ option for NFL teams
Newton is not liked for some things he’s said off the field, but he can still produce on it and that is what should matter to a team contending for a playoff spot. Cam last played with the Carolina Panthers in 2021, and while his run was far from impressive, he was not put in an ideal situation under Matt Rhule in his penultimate season in the NFL (for now). On the Vikings, Newton would have had everything he needed to shine and play at a high level once again.
The former MVP of the league is still waiting at home for an opportunity to play, and he likely can still help a team win at the age of 34. He may be content running his businesses in Atlanta, but the Plains’ favorite son from the last consensus title team still has plenty to give to professional football.
