I'm surprised the Patriots and Cam Newton are going to be a thing for another season.
Nobody we wanted to get cut did and we probably aren't willing to be aggressive on the trade market at this point. I think at times he was better than his numbers last year but if he ends up as the starter, I hope all the excuses of getting covid, and learning a new offense, and lack of weapons, and being further from injuries are true. I think they affected things but he could just be washed as well.
He's also not earning a lot unless he plays a lot and plays well, so if a better option comes available, we can pursue it, whether veteran or draft pick.
I think more than anything, they wanted at least one of the possible answers before free agency. They have money to spend and need to sell FAs on somebody. I've heard many say that many players still respect Cam and might find playing with him attractive. It's definitely easier to sell at this point than nobody, Stidham, or a draft pick when we're in the no man's land of draft spot when it comes to QBs.
