LA Rams must pitch backup role to Cam Newton in next 72 hours

Why Rams should consent to this deal?

The LA Rams gave everyone cause to ponder their signing of dual-threat quarterback Bryce Perkins after the 2020 NFL Draft. The move was unexpected for the Rams, whose traditional in-the-pocket-presence style of offense has been the Rams’ wheelhouse since head coach Sean McVay arrived in 2017.  Now that the Rams have embraced Perkins into the quarterback room, doesn’t it make sense to consider a deeply discounted Cam Newton?

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There is little argument against the Rams fit for Cam Newton.  Newton is a strong passer, is a dangerous runner, and his 2019 foot injury has been addressed.  As the Rams remain in the early stages of their youth movement on the offensive line, the team runs the risk of injury to starting quarterback Jared Goff. If that happens, how much confidence does the team truly have in any playoff chances on the back of John Wolford?

QB competition is good for the team

Competition is the forge that tempers solid play in the season, both for the team and for the player. Signing a backup quarterback is nothing more than an insurance policy for the Rams. Forget the fact that Cam Newton was a starter.  Many veteran starters have accepted a backup role and a modest contract for the chance to play for a big payday next year.

Newton may have seen better days in his NFL career, but he is far from heading out to pasture. He is just 31 years old and has started 124 NFL games. He has passed for 29,041 yards and 182 touchdowns to 108 interceptions.  He’s also rushed 934 times for 4,806 yards and 58 touchdowns.  And he is willing to take a backup role.