Veteran quarterback Cam Newton has been cut from the New England Patriots. Rookie Mac Jones will be the starter!
Coach Bill Belichick has repeatedly said that Newton was the team’s starting quarterback but that he had to reestablish the position or someone would have to play better than him. Mac Jones has done that in the eyes of Belichick.
Jones finished his preseason 36-of-52 for 289 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions during 107 snaps.
While Newton started every preseason game but didn’t play as much overall (only 39 snaps), he finished 14-of-21 for 162 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
Newton was a team captain, and with his release paves the way for Jones to grow into a leadership role while having veteran journeyman Brian Hoyer back him up.
After news of his release came out, Newton posted on his Instagram account:
“I really appreciate all the love and support during this time but I must say … please don’t feel sorry for me. I’m good.”
Cam Newton Cut From The New England Patriots – Mac Jones Named Starter
Jones has quickly gained the respect of his teammates with veterans praising him and his playstyle.
Offensive tackle Trent Brown said, “I think he can be special. To be so young, I think he makes some throws that not a lot of young guys can make.”
Longtime team captain Matthew Slater said of Jones, “I think he’s a great young man. Character really counts when you talk about what we do off the football field, the way we carry ourselves. The way that he commands respect of even guys like myself, older guys that been here for a while, he’s earned that respect by the way that he’s gone about his craft.”
RUMOR: There is more fuel to the fire, as there are rumors that another reason Newton was cut was because of his vaccination stance (which caused a bit of a stir behind the scenes).
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