Cam Newton vs. Jalen Hurts is the stupid internet argument with only one correct answer

A heated debate among NFL fans centers on comparing Cam Newton and Jalen Hurts, particularly as Hurts nears Newton's quarterback rushing touchdown record, needing 21 more while averaging 14 per season recently. Both are impactful dual-threat quarterbacks whose passing stats don't always compare favorably to peers.

The author argues Newton is definitively superior, dismissing the debate as unnecessary. While acknowledging Hurts is fantastic for the Eagles, a key reason for their Super Bowl win and future contention, the author states Hurts is simply not on Newton's unique level.

Comparing their first five seasons statistically highlights a contrast: Newton generated significantly more total passing and rushing yards (18,263 passing yards, 3,207 rushing yards, 43 rushing TDs) and bigger plays, while Hurts showed greater passing efficiency (64.4% completion, 85 TDs vs 39 INTs) and a better TD/INT ratio.

The core of the argument, according to the author, lies in the supporting casts. Hurts benefits from playing for the Eagles, described as one of the NFL's best-run organizations with an elite GM and the league's best offensive line. In stark contrast, Newton played for a Panthers organization criticized as dysfunctional ("three kids in a trench coat"), with a damaging front office that failed to provide adequate weapons.

The author emphasizes that Newton carried the Panthers to the 2015 Super Bowl despite having, in their view, the worst receiving corps of any Super Bowl team in 20 years (Ted Ginn Jr., Corey Brown, Jerricho Cotchery, Devin Funchess) and an offensive line featuring only two good players (Ryan Kalil, Trai Turner) alongside weak links like Mike Remmers. The author contends the Panthers wouldn't have been a .500 team without Newton, crediting him solely for their top-ranked offense and Super Bowl berth.

The author concludes that while Hurts excels in specific areas like the "Tush Push," the Eagles would likely remain an elite playoff team with another capable quarterback, though perhaps not Super Bowl champions. This contrasts sharply with Newton's indispensable role in Carolina's success.