Cam Newton on Cowboys' Tanking for Arch Manning

Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton has suggested a controversial theory regarding the Dallas Cowboys' recent coaching decision, where Jerry Jones replaced head coach Mike McCarthy with Brian Schottenheimer. Newton believes this move is a strategic setup for the Cowboys to 'tank' the 2025 season to secure the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, aiming to select Texas quarterback Arch Manning. Furthermore, he speculates that Jones plans to hire legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban to lead the team afterward. Newton's theory, stated on ESPN's First Take, suggests Jones is leveraging his business acumen to orchestrate a major overhaul. The feasibility of such a plan is widely debated, with skepticism around Saban's return to the NFL and Manning's readiness for the league.