After a complicated 2020 for Cam Newton and New England, the veteran quarterback entered his first preseason as a Patriot. To the bad luck of the Auburn graduate, in the club’s OTA he suffered a hand injury It was later reported to be a bruise to the bone.
Despite the initial complications surrounding Newton, the head coach Bill Belichick He was calm about it. Notably, Cam has been absent from the organization’s practices.
“He’s doing everything right. Will not participate today but is improving“, developed the coach prior to training as reported AP.
For Newton it is vitally important to be present with the Patriots throughout the preseason. In 2020 he became familiar with the club’s playbook already with the campaign underway due to COVID ─which was worth finishing the year with a 7-8 mark─ And now he’s got the added pressure of Mac Jones, the rookie QB drafted in the first round of the draft and that has fascinated everyone at Gillette Stadium.
To develop other assets
In relation to the absence of Newton, Belichick recognized the work of the offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels because it indicated that has taken advantage of Cam’s absence to give Jones opportunities (who looks like the team’s long-term future), Jarrett Stidham and veteran Brian Hoyer.
“He’s doing a great job preparing everyone. He does it in different ways, from meetings, to internships and individual jobs. There are many different opportunities, you have done well and continue to do so“, he sentenced.
