Would Cam Newton make sense for the Rams?

Louis Riddick is one of my favorite NFL analysts.

He’s a former NFL player and front-office person. He’s sharp, he doesn’t play favorites, he’s fair and he is, almost always, on the money in his analysis. So, when Riddick talks, I listen.

This week, he had a fascinating notion.

He thinks Cam Newton would be a great fit for Rams’ coach Sean McVay. Wow. Check it out:

It’s interesting, right? You can’t deny McVay wouldn’t be intrigued by working with the former NFL MVP.

But, in the end, I’m not sure, how great of an idea it would be.

First, I’m not sure it would be great for Jared Goff. I think he is the type of player who will be better without any pressure from a backup. I think it would keep him more relaxed and would perform better without looking over his shoulder.

The Rams are married to Goff. They need to do what’s best for him.

Also, there is the matter of fitting in Newton under the salary cap. As our Kenny Arthur pointed out this week, the Rams don’t have much salary-cap room remaining – at all.

Unless Newton takes a way below-market deal like Jameis Winston did in New Orleans this week, a Rams’ marriage may be tough.

While Riddick’s idea makes some sense, there are some obstacles to this pairing as well.