Nfl.com Analyst Jason Smith Ranks Cam Newton As The Seventh Best Quarterback In The League

[fieryprophet]

Well now that you brought him up..

The ones who could someday crack the top 15

16) Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts: Yes, I'm projecting his selection by the Colts at No. 1. (Pretty bold!) He's not this highly rated for no reason, guys. And you'd take him and his potential for the 2012 season over anyone else between here and 32.

17) Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals: He showed me a lot winning nine games as a rookie last year, but the praise he got overshadowed his actual production. Show me you can win games as a sophomore and you'll be higher next year.

18) Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams: I can't wait to see how well he does now that he has actual receivers to throw the football to. He could make the biggest jump on this list between now and the end of 2012. Possible breakout.

19) Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: As we saw last season, he wasn't quite ready to have the Bucs' fortunes completely rest on his shoulders. This is a HUGE year for him to show he can do it. He has all the tools -- now he needs to become a leader.

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20) Carson Palmer, Oakland Raiders: His best days are behind him (bad). But now he has a whole offseason with the team's playbook (good). But he's still throwing to DHB and a bunch of no-names he can't make better (bad).

21) Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins: Projecting his selection at No. 2 by Washington. You can't just say he's the next Cam Newton, but you can't say he isn't either. If I thought he would throw for a high completion percentage right off the bat, I'd have him just behind Luck.

22) Jake Locker, Tennessee Titans: Projecting he'll beat out Matt Hasselbeck. He really surprised me in 2011 with the way he was able to ignite Tennessee without a running game. Right now he's still all potential, but more accurate than I thought.

I don't understand the man's logic.

"17) Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals: He showed me a lot winning nine games as a rookie last year, but the praise he got overshadowed his actual production. Show me you can win games as a sophomore and you'll be higher next year".

If Andy must "show" he can win games as a sophomore why not ask the same from Cam? In the big picture Dalton had a much more successful season than Cam but he's not asking Cam to step up his game. It seems to me he's judging Cam on stats and Andy on wins which is unfair to both IMO.

Oh and LMFAO, Vick @ 10.

Ohx2, I don't seeing RG3 as the next Cam Newton. I see him more as a righthanded Steve Young. Don't you think Jason Smith is a bit racist for comparing black QB's to Black QB's?

Dalton should be above Luck at least, because Luck (and RG3) should both be at 31 and 32 (in whatever order, doesn't matter) until they've proven themselves like Dalton has.

I think RG3 compares potentially more like Rodgers straight up than anyone else in the league.

[thefuzz]

Disagree with that list completely.

Eli is not the best QB in the league.

Cam is not at this point in his career better than Rivers.

Schaub is better than Vick.

Rodgers is not that far down the list, and certainly not under Drew Brees.

[top dawg]

I just think that it's amazing that it took only one season for Cam to even be in the conversation with the league's elite---elite who are arguably some of the best QBs ever. It's great that Cam has a season under his belt and a full off-season to perfect his craft, study film, and work on his weaknesses.

Let me give a Cam spin on an old, trite saying: Cam is his own (worst) Kryptonite.

If Cam just keeps his emotions in check, calms down, and processes the information that the defense is "showing" him (which experience will systematically help to teach him) his accuracy will improve. This, along with his size, strength, agility and power will make him an apex predator on the offensive side of the ball.

Cam's upside is immeasurable. Astronomical. Off the charts! He has the ability to be in a class all by himself. Mercedes Benz has its S-class. The NFL will have the Cam-class.

[KendrickPanther]

Eli has beaten Tom Brady twice...Furthermore Tom Brady hasn't won a SB in 7years! Super Bowls matter. They aren't the only thing but they are the biggest thing. The QB position has more control over the success of a team than any other position.

[top dawg]

Seventh ain't so bad. Anyone ever heard of 7th Heaven?

per Wiktionary:

1.A state of great joy and satisfaction.

2.(Jewish, Muslim and cabalistic) the outermost of the heavenly spheres; the dwelling of God and the angels

This is a sign that Cam is a football god... :D

[thefuzz]

Rings are nice, but I don't discount Marino or Fouts because of a lack of jewelry.

[pOpCoRnPoPpEr]

Oh i do

[TheRealDeal]

This guy is a fantasy writer for NFL Network, not an actual football analyst

[LinvilleGorge]

I didn't even look at the list, but taking age into consideration, Aaron Rodgers is the only NFL QB I'd even consider taking over Cam Newton for the long haul.

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

Highest QB not to win a Super Bowl.

[KendrickPanther]

I would take Eli over Marino twice on Sunday. It's not just about numbers.

[TheGreatestOfAllTimeCam]

Lol what grown ass man calls another man Cammy Cam?

Don't get your own panties in a bind, plenty do. It's a nickname

[chef17]

I would take Eli over Marino twice on Sunday. It's not just about numbers.

Why?

[beastson]

I would take Eli over Marino twice on Sunday. It's not just about numbers.

So if you had the Giants team but had to choose between Marino or Eli, you'll choose Eli ?