"Stop pandering 'cause he’s Deion's son": NFL fans grill Cam Newton for calling Shedeur Sanders better than J.J. McCarthy

Cam Newton Facing Backlash Over Vikings' JJ McCarthy Comment

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy‘s career continues to come under scrutiny just months into its beginning — but Cam Newton took it to a new level.While addressing Shedeur Sanders not getting a chance to play as a backup for the Cleveland Browns, Newton brought McCarthy’s name into the mix, arguing that Sanders, a fifth-round pick, is better than McCarthy despite the disparity in their draft status.“When I saw J.J. McCarthy go top 10, …

"Stop pandering 'cause he’s Deion's son": NFL fans grill Cam Newton for calling Shedeur Sanders better than J.J. McCarthy

Fans reacted as former NFL star Cam Newton made a bold claim about the Cleveland Browns' rookie quarterback, Shedeur Sanders.

Cam Newton Drops Surprising Shedeur Sanders Take

(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)   Shedeur Sanders continues to generate significant attention as one of the league’s most discussed rookies. Former NFL MVP Cam Newton recently added to that conversation by comparing Sanders to Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who is currently sidelined with a high ankle sprain. McCarthy opened the 2025 season as Minnesota’s starter but has missed two consecutive games and will remain out for Wee…