Cam Newton is considered by many as the greatest dual-threat QB of all-time, but he doesn’t think so.
Newton says Lamar Jackson is better than him on that front, and it’s hard to argue against this point.
“No. Lamar Jackson,” Newton said.
“Lamar’s style is different than mine,” Newton said. “He’s got big plays any play. He’s got speed that I never had. And he’s just a legend. I played the game more powerful. I can run, but I’m going to probably get caught. Vick, Lamar, they ain’t getting caught.”
During his playing time, Newton rushed for 5,628 yards, the second-most for a quarterback in NFL history behind Michael Vick, as well as his record 75 rushing touchdowns. Jackson currently has 5,258 rushing yards and 29 rushing touchdowns.
Jackson also has a real shot of surpassing Vick’s quarterback record of 6,109 rushing yards this upcoming season. But he’s still a long way off from Newton’s record for the most rushing touchdowns.
Jackson is also a two-time NFL MVP in 2019 and 2023. But like Newton, the only thing missing is a Super Bowl ring. The year Newton won his only NFL MVP trophy, he took the Carolina Panthers to the Super Bowl.
Jackson just fell short of going to his first Super Bowl. But many think he and the Baltimore Ravens will eventually make it there.
About Stacey Mickles
Stacey is a 1995 graduate of the University of Alabama who has previously worked for other publications such as Sportskeeda and Saturday Down South.