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Cam Newton Claims Cowboys Tanking for Arch Manning

1/31/2025

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Cam Newton stirred the pot on ESPN's "First Take," alleging that the Dallas Cowboys are deliberately tanking to land the coveted first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft for Texas quarterback Arch Manning. He boldly recommended bringing in former Alabama coach Nick Saban, dismissing current coach Brian Schottenheimer as merely a "one-and-done" hire after last season's disappointing 7-10 finish.

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Cam Newton stirred the pot on ESPN's "First Take," alleging that the Dallas Cowboys are deliberately tanking to land the coveted first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft for Texas quarterback Arch Manning. He boldly recommended bringing in former Alabama coach Nick Saban, dismissing current coach Brian Schottenheimer as merely a "one-and-done" hire after last season's disappointing 7-10 finish.