Cam Newton Sparks Debate with 'Game Manager' Label for Top NFL Quarterbacks
Despite Newton's Comments, Tagged Quarterbacks Lead Their Teams to First Place in Their Divisions
- Former NFL MVP Cam Newton labels quarterbacks Brock Purdy, Tua Tagovailoa, Jared Goff, and Dak Prescott as 'game managers' rather than 'difference makers'.
- Newton's comments sparked debate, with ESPN's Kimberley A. Martin defending the quarterbacks and questioning Newton's current absence from an NFL roster.
- Despite Newton's comments, all four quarterbacks have led their teams to first place in their respective divisions as of Week 15 in the 2023 season.
- Newton's top 'game manager' of the year is Jared Goff, while his top 'difference maker' is Christian McCaffrey.
- Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins advocates for Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill to win NFL MVP in 2023.