Denver Broncos: Why trading for Cam Newton would make no sense

SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos strips the ball from Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. Malik Jackson #97 of the Denver Broncos recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 19: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos passes against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter during a preseason National Football League game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 19, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Because they have Drew Lock

Another reason the Broncos should pass on trading for Newton is because they just drafted a guy who they hope will be their future in Drew Lock. There is no sense in trading for another veteran quarterback to be the starter when you have Lock waiting for his turn post-Flacco.

I am okay with Lock waiting his turn behind Flacco, but adding another obstacle to his development would not be ideal. That would be some bad management.

Lock is inching closer to a return to the field after being placed on injured reserve with a thumb injury. The closer he is to getting on the field, the better. A trade for Cam Newton would only stall his development. It would make absolutely no sense.

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So, if it were up to me, the Denver Broncos would stay away from Cam Newton. I can’t see it happening and I think it would be a bad idea if it did happen.

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