Clint Lamb
We are getting a sequel to Cam Newton in New England. Despite an up-and-down (mostly down) first season with the Patriots, the former No. 1 overall pick is re-signing with the team on a one-year deal.
The news of Newton’s return comes Friday morning from Jim McBride with The Boston Globe.
“BREAKING: The Patriots are re-signing QB Cam Newton to a one-year deal, according to a league source,” McBride tweeted.
BREAKING: The #Patriots are re-signing QB Cam Newton to a one-year deal, according to a league source. https://t.co/cEqlg8zSXb
— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) March 12, 2021
Update: Adam Schefter with ESPN is reporting that the one-year deal is worth close to $14 million.
Comp update: Patriots are finalizing a 1-year deal worth close to $14 million for Cam Newton to return to New England, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2021
After replacing Tom Brady in New England, Newton played in 15 of the team’s 16 games. He threw for 2,657 yards, eight touchdowns and 10 interceptions, which are obviously subpar passing numbers. He also added 592 yards and 12 scores on the ground.
His decline coincided with the franchise’s decline. The final regular season record was 7-9 and marked the first time the Patriots have missed the playoffs since 2008.
To be fair, Newton’s supporting cast was nothing to write home about, and it’s something that Bill Belichick will need to address in Year 2.
The six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach is already doing that, however. He recently made a move to bring back offensive tackle Trent Brown, who should provide an instant upgrade to Newton’s protection.
Now, it’s a matter of getting Newton more weapons.
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Cam is a freak of nature, but has always lacked something as a complete QB. his throwing motion is horrible and looks painful.
he is tall and throws the ball from a low position and his slowing athletic ability makes him a bigger target for hits.
Patriots are mailing it in.
Yikes. Seems like a bad deal for the Pats
Please help me understand this move. I am a very depressed and disgruntled Pats fan right now
Welcome to the party. You’ve got some catching up to do. – 27 other NFL team’s fans.
I love this news!!
Soo Belichick and Patriot way..
Cam showed signs last season that only an eyes open Pats’ fan would see!!
LOOK OUT Nf’ingFL!!!!
Not a bad move, still need to draft a QB for the future though.
What a surprise. I did not see this one coming. He must’ve done some things late in the season I did not notice.
He’s just not very good and as he has aged the injuries just don’t help but I do like his post pressers very colorful
Cam is flat out washed up. This really bad move is very un Patriot like.
Good decision, they clearly want to draft the future quarterback, Cam gives them a relatively solid human being/role model in the locker room. He can start a few games and there won’t be any controversy when they eventually replace him with the future guy.
Also helps with some of the bad press the patriots have gotten, particularly Kraft. The left wing media will give them a lot of cushion with Cam as their QB.