After Cam Newton said he's willing to play as a backup quarterback in the NFL, he sent ripples across the sport. It will certainly interest general managers who are looking for a high-caliber former MVP as their quarterback. It also means that he will come at a lower price than previously imaginable.It also set off fans who reacted to the news. It is not every day that a former MVP is willing to sit on the bench to get back in the league. Social media followers commented on his new status, often tinged with a sense of disbelief how far his standing has fallen.Here is a sample of some of the social media reactions.Langston Galloway Burner@LG2burner@NFL_DovKleiman Holy shit. He’s so down bad.@NFL_DovKleiman Holy shit. He’s so down bad.샘해밍턴 Sam Hammington@samhammington@NFL_DovKleiman Better than being too proud to ever play again. Then if he plays well again he could become the starter. Seems like a solid idea to me, either way he will have a job for at least one season12@NFL_DovKleiman Better than being too proud to ever play again. Then if he plays well again he could become the starter. Seems like a solid idea to me, either way he will have a job for at least one seasonHustleNman@HustleNman513@NFL_DovKleiman Is willing to be a back up better known has " i know I'm washed " but I need a paycheck@NFL_DovKleiman Is willing to be a back up better known has " i know I'm washed " but I need a paycheckJaylen Waddle Is Elite@bigsackpacks@NFL_DovKleiman Mike White > Washed Cam Newton1@NFL_DovKleiman Mike White > Washed Cam NewtonAndrew Anderson@Coach6Anderson@NFL_DovKleiman Lol it’s so he can play when these guys get hurt or don’t come through or retire.@NFL_DovKleiman Lol it’s so he can play when these guys get hurt or don’t come through or retire.Tribe@RAWDOGGOFFTOP@NFL_DovKleiman@NFL_DovKleiman https://t.co/7HbljHN324David Stabenaw@stabmarine@NFL_DovKleiman Hard to see any teams giving him that shot right now. Wait until QBs start getting injured though. #KeepPounding1@NFL_DovKleiman Hard to see any teams giving him that shot right now. Wait until QBs start getting injured though. #KeepPoundingPete Javorek@Pete21534985@NFL_DovKleiman Willing to back up@NFL_DovKleiman Willing to back up😂😂Pats Buzz@PatsBuzz@NFL_DovKleiman Not gonna lie I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone publicly announce who they’d be willing to backup at QB. Granted, every free agent has preferences, but still funny to see someone list it like this .33@NFL_DovKleiman Not gonna lie I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone publicly announce who they’d be willing to backup at QB. Granted, every free agent has preferences, but still funny to see someone list it like this 😂.Ravens Realest 😈@Ravens_Realest@NFL_DovKleiman This is a good move by Cam. I’m glad he finally realized that he has to be willing to be a backup. With that being said, welcome to Baltimore!1@NFL_DovKleiman This is a good move by Cam. I’m glad he finally realized that he has to be willing to be a backup. With that being said, welcome to Baltimore!Cam Newton open to being third-string QB?Cam Newton reiterated his stance that he does not believe there are 32 quarterbacks better than him. He said he still has his eyes set on being the first-choice quarterback somewhere.However, Newton then rattled off a list of quarterbacks he is willing to sit behind, confirming that he is willing to look at a backup role to get back in the league. This is not a bad course of action for a player who did not suit up last season. He highlighted that the first three quarterbacks he would be open to starting behind: Deshaun Watson, Lamar Jackson and Justin Fields, in order.Dov Kleiman@NFL_DovKleimanUpdate: Cam Newton says he's willing to be a backup in the NFL.Guys that he's willing to backup include: Deshaun Watson, Sam Howell, Malik Willis, Fields, Tua, Josh, Hurts, Lamar, Rodgers, and 3 rookies8047668Update: Cam Newton says he's willing to be a backup in the NFL.Guys that he's willing to backup include: Deshaun Watson, Sam Howell, Malik Willis, Fields, Tua, Josh, Hurts, Lamar, Rodgers, and 3 rookieshttps://t.co/lNB5ZmTxqLDespite his confidence, the choice of players he is willing to back up seems to indicate that he is open to even being a third-choice quarterback. He mentioned Malik Willis as one of those players. Anyone who saw Willis play for the Tennessee Titans will not have him as the starter this season. This seems to indicate that Newton is alright sitting behind both Ryan Tannehill and Malik Willis.That would be quite the comedown for a former MVP like Cam Newton. Fans and analysts were quick to latch onto that as well.Dov Kleiman@NFL_DovKleiman@NYGJack Is he saying he's willing to be a 3rd stringer then?2484@NYGJack Is he saying he's willing to be a 3rd stringer then?While Cam Newton might have inside news of Ryan Tannehill being traded or cut, it is still unlikely that Malik Willis will be the starter this season. What feels more likely is that he misspoke. However, that we are even considering such possibilities for a once-fearsome player shows just how the tables have turned on him.Cam Newton has his work cut out to come back into the league, and the fans realize that as much as him. At the moment, even being a third-stringer does not seem out of the ordinary for him.