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Former NFL MVP Cam Newton is trending on social media this Friday due to his recent comments about Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
On the latest episode of his “4th & 1” podcast, Newton talked about the highest-paid quarterbacks in the league. Prescott is not even near the top 10 despite making $40 million per year.
Newton can’t believe there are certain quarterbacks making more than Prescott despite not having better career numbers. He also called out the double standard that Prescott faces on a weekly basis.
“If you’re going to sit up here and judge Dak Prescott off playoff success and I’m looking at a list of guys that don’t even have no playoff experience or playoff win, c’mon,” Newton said. “I would prefer Dak Prescott over Kirk Cousins. I would prefer Dak over Kyler Murray. Jalen Hurts? I would prefer Dak over Jalen Hurts. I’m taking Dak Prescott over all of all these QBs!”
Last season, Newton made headlines for calling Prescott a game manager. Now, he’s defending the All-Pro quarterback.
Prescott isn’t necessarily considered an elite quarterback, but there’s no doubt he’s capable of lighting up the stat sheet.
“I’m taking Dak Prescott over all of these QBs!”
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As of right now, Prescott is set to hit free agency in 2025. The Cowboys would like to get a long-term deal though, per a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Prescott could, in theory, command a salary close to $60 million. If that happens, we’ll have to see if Newton changes his stance on the quarterback of “America’s Team.”
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