New England Patriots surprised the football community when they announced the departure of veteran quarterback Cam Newton. The Patriots then put their faith in rookie quarterback Mac Jones. The youngster broke through the ranks with a stellar preseason, which helped him secure the starting spot over Newton.
Cam Newton teases a surprise after his exit
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Newton made some interesting comments this Wednesday in the teaser video for his weekly “Funky Friday”.“I have a lot of things I need to get off my chest,” Newton said in the video. Clearing rumors on his retirement, he added, “This is not a retirement speech and I have a lot of football still in me.”
“It’s always difficult”- Bill Belichick on Newton’s release
The New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick expressed his disappointment over Newton’s release and how taking such decisions has always been difficult. At the same time, he expressed gratitude to the players who have always given their all over the years.
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Speaking to WEEI Radio, Bill said, “It’s always difficult when you have to reduce your roster. A lot of guys that worked hard. A lot of guys that performed well and had either good years for us, or good careers. I respect all those things, but each year is its own year and I have to do what I feel like is best for the football team and so regards to every decision, that’s what I try to do. It’s always tough to tell guys who have worked hard and have given you all they had that you’re not able to keep them.”
Belichick further added, “He came in here, he worked hard,” talking about Newton. “He gave us everything we had. Right now, our future is going to be Mac [Jones] at quarterback, and that is where we’re going to go.”
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