Cam Newton Sparks Controversy with 'Game Manager' Comments

Despite criticism, quarterbacks labeled as 'game managers' lead their teams to top of divisions

Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton has sparked controversy by labeling several top-performing quarterbacks, including Brock Purdy, Dak Prescott, Jared Goff, and Tua Tagovailoa, as 'game managers' rather than 'game changers'.
Newton defines a 'game manager' as a player who makes the right play at the right time, protecting the football at all costs, and includes Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady in this category.
Despite Newton's comments, the quarterbacks he criticized have led their respective teams to strong performances this season, with Purdy, Prescott, Tagovailoa, and Goff all leading their teams to the top of their divisions.
Newton's comments have been met with backlash, including from Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp, who criticized Newton for his performance as a quarterback and his comments about other players.
Newton, who has been out of the league since the end of the 2021 season, has expressed interest in returning to play.