When the Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a $180 million contract, it was a crucial NFL free agency move. As a veteran quarterback, Cousins should help Atlanta advance. Still, some viewed the team’s move with mistrust. Cam Newton, a former quarterback, provided an interesting analysis of the transaction.

Newton had a conversation with Shannon Sharp over Atlanta’s choice to give Kirk Cousins his enormous contract. Newton pointed out how unfair it was for Cousins to receive such a large payout following an accident but he did not receive the same amount of money in a comparable circumstance.

Furthermore, it appeared like the former quarterback implied the Falcons overpaid for Cousins.

Through the Club Shay Shay podcast, Newton stated, “What the Falcons paid Kirk Cousins, they could’ve got Cam Newton, Justin Fields, and Michael Vick, for that price.”

Newton did, however, slyly remark that Cousins could have earned even more had he accomplished what the former Panthers quarterback done.

“Kirk Cousins would have most likely received more if you had given him my resume.”Newton continued, “I’m just exposing the truth.”


Cam Newton received numerous honors while he was a member of the Panthers. He was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2011 and was selected to his first Pro Bowl. He had multiple more successful seasons and two more trips to the Pro Bowl after that.


But 2015 was undoubtedly the best run of his career. 35 touchdowns, a career high, and 3,837 yards were passed for by Newton. He thus earned his first and only MVP award as well as the All-Pro title. Though Newton was never able to win a Super Bowl, he will always be remembered as one of the greatest players in NFL history.
One of the NFL’s most dependable and successful quarterbacks is Cousins. After being selected by the Washington Commanders in the fourth round of the 2012 Draft, he began playing for the team. He advanced gradually before taking a huge step forward in his fourth year.