Because he would be a cancer to this team. Newton would be drafted in the 1st round and many would want him to start immediately. The problem with that is that you have a guy who all ready has earned the respect of his coaches, team mates and who has proved himself a capable leader. How do you think the guys on the the offensive line are going to react to poster boy, super rookie when they all have a guy that battled and earned his colors with them last year? This is a team sport and an individual's physical skills alone are not going to take us to the next level.