Cam Newton’s verbiage about “game managers” and “game changers” took over the league and people started dubbing the QBs these tags to their heart’s content. Former Panthers QB famously dubbed Brock Purdy a “game manager” and the world caught on to it. He had his reasons behind the classification and came forth to clarify them.

Brock Purdy was always, and maybe is still seen as a system QB. Shannon Sharpe made the argument clear from his side. But whether he is a product of a system or not, the QB still got them to the Super Bowl. This time around, Sharpe and Newton got together and discussed those remarks on Club Shay Shay.

Cam Newton on why Brock Purdy is a game manager

Right off the bat, Newton declared his top 5 game-changing QBs. Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, and Aaron Rodgers. Per Newton, being a “game manager” is not a “backhanded compliment.” However, the difference between a manager and a changer is that the game changers are required to win the game every day, on their own, but things become subjective when game managers come into the picture.

Though Purdy is deemed a hard-working individual, Newton’s point cannot be ignored. He mentioned how the San Francisco 49ers roster was already loaded even before Brock Purdy came into the picture. Upon taking a deeper look at the roster, Cam Newton came to a realization and clarified his definition of “game manager.”

“Game managers in some regard is, you’re basically telling them don’t lose the game,” said Newton and added, “Don’t put the ball in harm’s way, protect the football. Just give guys chances to make plays on your behalf or our behalf and we’ll win the game.”

However, there are more reasons to bolster the game manager remark.

Does the loaded 49ers roster corner their QB to be a game manager?

It is to be understood that it’s not Purdy’s choice to be put into this position. He must make do with what he’s asked and what he is getting paid for. Newton pointed out that due to the Niners’ “loaded” roster, they might be on their way to becoming a dynasty soon.

“I was looking at the roster of the San Francisco 49ers and I’m saying to myself well they loaded. But he [Purdy] didn’t ask for that situation.” Said the former NFL QB and clarified, “I’ve played with Christian McCaffrey I know how Dynamic he is. You know I’ve always been a fan of Deebo Samuel.”

Cam Newton also added, “I’ve played against Fred Warner I know the amount of preparation it is, George Kittle those guys and you know that team is stacked uh Trent Williams. Those guys have the ingredients to be or to become a dynasty.”

Whether Brock Purdy is a game manager or not would become clear if he were to play for another team, or if the current roster faces a heavy change. Till then, people might take him for granted and pay attention to the “loaded squad.”