Cam Newton Plays QB Differently, Watch Him Pancake DE (VIDEO)

Cam Newton plays quarterback differently, and the New England Patriots can really use that. Newton is a different type of athlete playing this position. He measures at 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds. Newton doesn’t play quarterback the way many others have, and this includes the interest in playing safe without any collisions.

Cam Newton plays different game

It’s really great to see a quarterback turning himself into the hammer rather than the nail. In 2019, Newton pulled out an interesting play and he was able to spring DJ Moore on the End Around.

Have you ever seen a quarterback throw a block like this against a rival? New York Giants’ Kareem Martin is 6-foot-6, 272 pounds and he is the defensive end Newton smashed.

The former Carolina Panthers quarterback can make plays with his legs. He is a good passer and a blocker. This gives him an opportunity to handle a player who is much bigger than him.

Just a few quarterbacks in the league history have accomplished what Newton has as a dual-threat. In his professional career, Newton has rushed for 4,806 yards and 58 touchdowns on the ground. Boost this with his 367 scrambles for first downs and 5.1 yards per attempt. Yes, he is a mobile quarterback, and the Patriots need that at the moment.

According to this stat from Pro Football Focus, Newton is deadly in the red zone. He is a threat to run when inside the rival’s 20-yard-line. You can tell that by his 58 rushing touchdowns. Newton’s throwing accuracy in the money area is pretty tough too.

New England needs the 78-percent adjusted completion percentage in the red zone. Combine it with Newton’s running talent and you get a real weapon in the hands of head coach Bill Belichick and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. The Patriots offense will flourish with Newton in the leading role.

In 2019, the Patriots offense struggled and Tom Brady was frustrated with their failure. Well, maybe Newton’s arrival will change that. His talent is more than enough to help the Patriots win Super Bowls. Maybe getting him was a good deal after all.