In his recent commentary on the current crop of top quarterbacks, former NFL star Cam Newton may not have earned favor with Dallas Cowboys fans due to his remarks about quarterback Dak Prescott. Newton, on an episode of “4th & 1 with Cam Newton,” categorized certain quarterbacks as elite, citing names like Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson, while labeling others, including Brock Purdy, Tua Tagovailoa, Jared Goff, and notably Dak Prescott, as “game managers” rather than “difference makers.”
According to Newton, quarterbacks like Purdy and Prescott are not tasked with winning games for their teams. Instead, they are considered game managers, responsible for avoiding mistakes and ensuring their teams do not lose the game. Newton’s comments sparked criticism from fans, particularly for characterizing Prescott as a game manager.
“Brock Purdy, Tua Tagovailoa, and Jared Goff. And really, Dak Prescott. These are game managers. They’re not difference makers. … If we’re really going to call a spade a spade, a game manager is different from a game changer,” said Newton.
Interestingly, both Prescott and Purdy are strong contenders for the NFL MVP trophy entering Week 15. While some question Purdy’s value to the 49ers, citing head coach Kyle Shanahan’s influence, others acknowledge Purdy’s effectiveness as a game manager who seizes opportunities.
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Prescott, on the other hand, is experiencing a standout season with the Cowboys, throwing for 3,505 yards, leading the NFL with 28 passing touchdowns and just 6 interceptions. Despite being labeled as turnover-prone in the past, Prescott has significantly reduced his interception rate to 1.3%, the lowest since his rookie year. His near-70% completion rate could be a career high if maintained for the rest of the season.
Newton’s assertion that Prescott, the current NFL leader in passing touchdowns, is not a game changer has generated controversy. However, given Newton’s known penchant for provocative comments, such bold statements are becoming less surprising.
