The Seahawks could use some more depth at quarterback. Geno Smith deserves to start against the Steelers, but beyond that nothing should be guaranteed. Smith has been a backup for most of his career and there’s always a chance he’ll bomb, especially considering the potency of the defenses coming up on the schedule while Russell Wilson is out.
The good news is there are a couple of intriguing names still out there on the free agent market. Cam Newton is the most qualified candidate and he’s been a very popular name among folks who think Seattle should sign a QB. Here’s what some folks are saying on Twitter about the idea.
Mods are asleep, Seahawks sign Cam Newton.
— Nick (@seahawksnerd75) October 9, 2021
I really want the #Seahawks to sign Cam Newton. Let Geno start next week. He knows the system. Allow Cam to learn and use him the following.
— Samuel Gold (@SamuelRGold) October 10, 2021
#Seahawks SHOULD think about giving Cam Newton a call
— Seattle Sports Diaries Podcast (@SEASportDiaries) October 8, 2021
@Seahawks y’all need to make that call too @CameronNewton
— Stove (@BangBow_3) October 9, 2021
@Mitch_Seattle how soon till the Seahawks make a run at Cam Newton?
— fritz araya (@fritzaraya) October 9, 2021
The @Seahawks should give @CameronNewton a buzz
— DiBen (@MikeDiBen) October 9, 2021
@Seahawks sign my guy @CameronNewton! We need some help.
— Kenny (@kkwiek10) October 10, 2021
cam newton would be nice fit for@Seahawks
if it were to happen or stick with geno smith
i say sign cam newton pic.twitter.com/BrWdplHHWm— ralphie beam (@RalphieBeam) October 8, 2021
@Seahawks y’all know @CameronNewton is still available give him 6 weeks to prove himself , everybody deserves a chance !!
— MarQuis Carter (@keezykeezy2x) October 10, 2021
Seahawks might as well sign Cam Newton
— What Are You Afraid Of? Out Now! (@matrandol) October 10, 2021
if Cam Newton is actually locked in, the Seahawks should give him a call.
— c 🪐 (@InIt4TheKicks) October 9, 2021
Cam Newton to the Seahawks makes allot of sense to me. High rushing floor and he will be more exciting than Geno. If the Hawks want to compete when Russ gets back, it’s the right move 🤷🏽♂️ Thoughts? @PFF_AustinGayle @PFF_Mike @PFF_Sam @PFF_Steve
— William Calhoun (@wi11iamcalhoun) October 11, 2021
Cam Newton should’ve been picked up by the Seahawks as soon as that game ended
— Jakobi Meyers MVP (@colinmaher24) October 10, 2021
The thought of Cam Newton to the @Seahawks?
I don’t hate it ….
— Luke Lyddon (@Luke_Lyddon) October 9, 2021
I could honestly see it rn . Cam coming in throwing deep to DK and locket and running the ball on QB options with Carson next to him ….. Sign Cam Newton . #Seahawks
— Nw.ST.ENT (@NWSportsTalkENT) October 9, 2021
Critics will point to Newton’s health issues in recent years. He’s undergone surgery on his shoulder more than once and also had a foot issue that kept him out most of the 2019 season.
These are fair points to make. However, when he’s healthy there’s only a handful of more athletic quarterbacks on the planet and he looked damn-good the most-recent time we saw him when he faced the Seahawks Week 2 of last year, posting 397 passing yards and three total touchdowns.
Unless Pete Carroll is willing to roll the dice on Colin Kaepernick, he’s not going to find a more physically dynamic QB this year.
