Cam Newton shows some love for Jalen Hurts Eagles quarterback excited to meet former MVP for first time

was a fan of from afar KJ Hamler Youth Jersey -- with Hurts the same. The two quarterbacks finally got to meet during the ' joint practice with the on Monday, and will square off against each other during the week.Thursday may be the only opportunity for Hurts to go up against Newton in a game. The Patriots quarterback embraces the opportunity seeing a player he's heard a lot about over the years get the chance at his own NFL glory."Hurts is my little bro man," Newton said Monday. "There are a lot of guys I admire from afar. Just to see the state of the NFL have so much athleticism at the quarterback position. It's something to smile about."Jalen is a person I've followed through college, hearing so much about Brian Westbrook Men Jersey him really though high school in the Houston area -- with me going to JuCo (junior college). For me to see him out here today, it's just always gonna be love between us." Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Chris Ivory Men Jersey Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Hurts has looked up to Newton over the years, and their games are eerily similar. Hurts and Newton are built like fullbacks that can run the football exceptionally well. Newton has the NFL record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (70) and second place isn't relatively close (Otto Graham with 44). Newton's 5,398 rushing yards trail only Michael Vick (6,109) for the most by a quarterback in NFL history.Newton has inaccuracy i sues -- like Hurts -- but was exceptional early in his career and culminated that with the league MVP award and Super Bowl appearance in his fifth season. Injuries have slowed Newton down, but Miles Boykin Women Jersey he's still a legend among the young quarterbacks in the game."I've had communication with him just from an older athlete, obviously he's a legendary player from the things he's done in college and in the league," Hurts said. "I watched him a lot growing up. So being able to talk to him, being able to have a relationship with him and meet him in person for the first time was great." Hurts will look to pick Newton's brain over the coming days. Already a Chicago Bears Jersey leader on the field, the Eagles will certainly be pleased with Hurts if he can reach the level of Newton's prime.
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