Adam Schefter
@AdamSchefter
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Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has reached agreement on a one-year, incentive-laden deal with the New England Patriots, league sources tell @mortreport and me.
Newton now will step into the mix to try to help replace former Patriots’ QB Tom Brady.
Bill or Tom?
My money's on Bill
They are high on him but Belicheck is not just going to hand him the job. He will have a real competition and go with the most ready to win now. Cam will have a pro bowl year and then sign a huge contract somewhere else, Pats get a 3rd Comp and Stifham is ready to take over.
You ain’t kidding. I never thought for a second that cam newton and belichick would join forces.
A coach such as Bill lives on his teams and QB's efficiency. He and Cam will turn out to be a bad fit.
You mean Cam.and BB?
If, on the other hand, it turns out that Newton's one year deal include $3M or more in guaranteed money that's a different story. That kind of money, albeit meager for a starting QB with his resume, is an indication that Belichick expects Cam to win the starting job.
As to Brady vs Belichick. Belichick got them to the playoffs and Brady won from there. I'd give the 9 Super Bowls 65/35 Belichick/Brady...
I think there there is a better chance for this going no where then not.
If, on the other hand, it turns out that Newton's one year deal include $3M or more in guaranteed money that's a different story. That kind of money, albeit meager for a starting QB with his resume, is an indication that Belichick expects Cam to win the starting job.
I think this is spot on. Plus, the way this is being reported is telling. Cam will be "in the mix" to be the starter. This is a typical Pats signing. They will take a flier on a player hoping he pans out, and often times it doesn't. And they move on.
I think even without Cam the Pats are the team to beat in that division.
Cam was playing a pretty high level in early 2018 so for a few million this seems like a decent risk to take for Belichick.
I think the Bills more so than the Jets because the Bills are the team that thinks they can make a move this year.
Oh definitely.
To answer so many questions about certain QBs and coaches, this one really is for the super fans.
As to Brady vs Belichick. Belichick got them to the playoffs and Brady won from there. I'd give the 9 Super Bowls 65/35 Belichick/Brady...
Weird situation in Tampa -
Brady's offensive coordinator is Byron Leftwich. Just marinate on that for a bit.