NFL Draft 2011: Comparing Cam Newton to Draft Busts of the Last 25 Years

April 19, 2011   ·   Matt Faulconer   ·   Jump to comments

Cam Newton appears to be the odds-on favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft.  He has shot up draft boards after many analysts did not have him pegged as a first-round pick for most of the season.
There is no denying that Newton has boom-or-bust potential, as he could become an elite NFL quarterback or flame out like JaMarcus Russell.
Newton has a skill set that has never been seen in a quarterback prospect, as he combines speed, strength and a tremendous arm. 
Newton won the Heisman Trophy and a National Championship in his only season as a starter at the Division I level.
While it is very difficult to compare Newton to any other quarterback that the NFL has seen, here are some quarterbacks who have some skill sets similar to Newton's, as well as some valuable lessons he can learn from these quarterbacks who were sent packing early in their careers.
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