In a bold move that has sent shockwaves through the NFL community, former MVP Cam Newton recently unveiled his “QB Trust Rankings” during a recent episode of his show. The list, which featured Lamar Jackson at the top, raised eyebrows when Patrick Mahomes was notably absent.
Newton defended his choices, stating that his criteria for “trust” went beyond just winning games and pointed out Mahomes’ lack of clutch consistency this season. Despite leading the Chiefs to a 6-0 record, Mahomes has struggled with more interceptions than touchdowns and has not been living up to the high expectations placed on him.
“He’s not playing up to the caliber that we expect him to play. Even sitting at 6-0, they have found ways not to lose. And teams have found ways to lose those games,” Newton explained.
After a recent win over the San Francisco 49ers, Mahomes acknowledged his struggles but emphasized the importance of team success over individual statistics.
“We’re winning games against good teams by a good amount of points and that’s not easy for the NFL,” Mahomes said. “But I just don’t think it’s normal for what you’ve seen from us because there’s not a lot of passing touchdowns. There’s been a lot of turnovers, especially by me. So, I think it’s just showing the versatility of our team. It’s not just about me, it’s not just about the stats and the light show and stuff like that. It’s about playing team football.”
The debate over Newton’s rankings and Mahomes’ performance will surely continue to be a hot topic among football fans and analysts alike. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on this developing story.
