WATCH: Cam Newton explains valuing himself over Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and others.

Cam Newton recently appeared on the Pivot Podcast to talk about the state of his career and his professional journey as a whole. At one point during the podcast, Newton made several bold claims. The former Auburn Tiger said he saw himself as more valuable than other quarterbacks like Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers. Check out the clips for yourself.

Newton: "I'm not going to conform to nothing."

"I saw myself more valuable than a Tom Brady, I saw myself more valuable than an Aaron Rodgers, than a Peyton Manning."

"Because I can go into their community but they can never go to my community."pic.twitter.com/PZbXHAovqD

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) June 7, 2022

On the surface, Newton’s claim to being a more valuable player than Tom Brady looks pretty absurd. But the statement itself leaves out the context with which Newton said that. Newton talked at length about the appreciation he had for where he came from. And he said he, unlike many successful athletes, won’t forget his home. Cam says he still visits and acts like the same dude he was when he grew up there.

Newton noted that his relationship with where he’s from is unique to him as a quarterback. He’s not saying necessarily that he’s more valuable on the football field. But that he’s a valuable role model and proudly represents his background in a way that other stars of the sport may not.

Cam Newton has certainly cultivated a bit of a cultural influence with his fashion and behavior off the field over the years. It’s possible his impact in that regard is as strong as his impact on the field these days.

Channing Crowder keeps it real with Cam Newton after quarterback’s bold claim

During that same appearance on the Pivot Podcast, members of the podcast asked him about his stature as a starting quarterback in the NFL. The former Panther signal caller responded strongly: “There’s not 32 guys better than me.”

Channing Crowder, a former Florida linebacker who played six seasons with the Miami Dolphins before retiring in 2010, then countered Newton’s bravado and gave him a look of uncertainty.

“Cam?” Crowder questioned of the statement’s legitimacy. “You are big as **** … Bro, you are a defensive end playing quarterback. … But right now, you are 33 years old. You done got old. … [You’re saying] you’re one of the best 32 quarterbacks in the world right now? Cam, I cannot accept that.”

But Newton stood by his claim, repeating “on my soul” three times in a row following Crowder’s pushback.

It takes some guts to stand up to the former MVP quarterback and tell him to his face that he’s no longer a starting quarterback in the NFL.

Despite the disagreement of the Pivot Podcast, Cam Newton still believes he’s one of the 32 best quarterbacks in the world and should have a job heading into next season.