Despite all the expectations that were generated with the arrival of Cam Newton a los Patriots, the experiment was unsuccessful ─New England was left without a playoffs for the first time since 2008. Given this, a divorce is expected at Gillette Stadium.
According to reports from ESPN and NESN, Patriots not expected to rehire Newton for 2021 season. In June 2020, the Auburn graduate signed an agreement to one year and $ 1.05 million with the AFC East team. It was added that the separation between the quarterback and the organization is a consequence of differences in aspirations.
Prior to his signing with the Patriots, Newton reported that he was seeking a one-year deal to regain his value in the NFL. However, the 2020 campaign was not a good one for the 31-year-old quarterback; in addition to missing a game due to COVID-19, in 15 games he amassed 2,657 passing yards, eight touchdown passes and 10 interceptions, rushing for 592 yards and 12 touchdowns.
It should be noted that Cam’s decision seemed long overdue due to his poor adaptation to the Josh McDaniels playbook. Before the game against the Jets, which ended with a 28-14 score for the Patriots, Newton lamented the conditions for his arrival in Massachusetts
“My only regret is that I wish I had more time to understand what I was getting into. I’ve been in the league long enough to downplay things, like we don’t need preseason. Yes, maybe if it was on the same system. But learning a new system, you need more time, you need repetitions “, elaborated the passer.
Bill Belichick’s options
In the event of a divorce, the Patriots will return to free agency to find a new pin. The most attractive pins in the player market for 2021 are: Dak Prescott, Philip Rivers, Jacoby Brissett, Mitchell Trubisky y Ryan Fitzpatrick.
On the other hand, the agreement of Matthew Stafford, expiring in 2023, it has an early termination clause for 2021. A third possibility is to seek a swap; possible have been rumored transfers by Jimmy Garoppolo or Carson Wentz.
If they weren’t interested in a proven passer, they could draft a QB. The players that could arrive are Justin Fields (they should be looking to climb the ranks because of the Ohio State product), Trey Lance (North Dakota State), Zach Wilson (BYU) o Mac Jones (Alabama).
