Tuesday might have been very important for Cam Newton’s future.
After announcing he’d be working out at Auburn’s Pro Day with 2023 draft prospects (with the weirdest font), the 33-year-old made it pretty apparent he wants back into the NFL as a starting quarterback.
And while any legitimate interest from prospective squads appears to be a longshot for now, Newton did quite well for a controlled setting. No one will be able to fairly evaluate a quarterback in a pad-less environment with no defensive pressure, so the best anyone can do is make great throws on the money.
Newton, who developed a trademark for unleashing bombs during his career with the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots, accomplished just that. This approximate 60-yard rocket from the goal line shows the former NFL MVP still has plenty of juice in his arm:
Insane throw from Cam Newton, who’s working at Auburn’s Pro Day. pic.twitter.com/fxqG1zGPSl
— Lance Dawe (@LanceDawe_) March 21, 2023
PHEW.
Again, I know it means little. I know Newton still has to find a new home in the league. But it’s so ridiculously cool to see a pro football legend of the 2010s show off his gifts again.
