5. Cam Newton
I wrote an article about whether or not Cam Newton could be the solution to the Titans’ problems at quarterback.
Could Cam Newton solve Tennessee Titans QB problem?
Could the Tennessee Titans solve their quarterback problem by trading for Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton before the trade deadline?
Some people actually agreed.
Are those commenting insane??? You don't think CAM NEWTON could help the Titans? Have you watched football in the last ten years?
— adam (@AdamiralNelson) October 17, 2019
Fix the O-line and Cam comes back healthy this might work.
— Nick (@n_hurst_) October 17, 2019
Most people were none too found of the idea.
Uhhh, he’s a running back that can pass. He has terrible completion percentages year after year. This outdated system is the complete opposite of what you would want for a player like Cam lol
— Irving 𓀂 (@IJ14_) October 17, 2019
All I need to know about Cam. Biggest play in the biggest game and he jumps back instead of diving on his fumble. No thanks. #Titans pic.twitter.com/u1vz3QX1II
— Joseph Bentley Allen (@JosephBentleyA) October 17, 2019
With the emergence of Kyle Allen in place of the injured Newton, the Panthers could look to cut ties with the latter after this season, saving them $19.1 million in cap room, whether via trade or releasing him.
Since his 2015 MVP campaign where he lead the Panthers to the Super Bowl, Newton has regressed statistically, and he’s also picked up a few nagging injuries along the way.
That being said, regardless of how you feel about the prospects of such a move happening, if the Titans did decide to make a move on Newton, one could make the argument that Newton would probably be the best quarterback on the team since the late Steve McNair.
Newton turns 31 next May, so him being the long-term option is unlikely, but Newton could at very least be a good stop-gap option in 2020.