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Signing(s): Patriots re-sign Cam Newton - 1 year/close to 14 M
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Hockeyholic
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Don't understand this signing whatsoever.
And it's not an overreaction. But if the Patriots don't improve this season, and the 2021 draft (Plus previous picks struggle) don't improve, you've got to think Belichick may be out.
And it's not an overreaction. But if the Patriots don't improve this season, and the 2021 draft (Plus previous picks struggle) don't improve, you've got to think Belichick may be out.
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I don't think he'll be fired but it'll further cement the transfer of power int he AFCE from NE to Buffalo.
Buffalo - Josh Allen, pretty damn good
Miami - Tua time
NE - Washed up Cam
NYJ - Darnold / Undetermined (if NYJ choose to move on, draft QB?)
Unholy Diver
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Maybe the Pats just figure Cam is better than nothing, and just wanted to get him locked up to cover themselves in case they can't get Jimmy G or something else in the coming weeks, it sounds like a low risk deal with a bit of incentives up to 14 mil
Stidham must feel great that they keep taking a broke down Cam over him
Stidham must feel great that they keep taking a broke down Cam over him
PatriceBergeronFan
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Spring in Fialta
A malign star kept him
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I am far from being excited about the move, but, if it means we are drafting a QB in the first round, I am fine with it.
Cam is a well-liked and a good leader. From all accounts, he works hard and brings a positive attitude. He can start year 1 and let the rookie develop a little bit. He would also be a good mentor, I think.
Cap hit seems low enough.
I mean, it is not exciting, but it can make sense depending on what the next move at QB is. If they do not draft an heir, then, I'll be a little worried.
Live and see, I guess.
Cam is a well-liked and a good leader. From all accounts, he works hard and brings a positive attitude. He can start year 1 and let the rookie develop a little bit. He would also be a good mentor, I think.
Cap hit seems low enough.
I mean, it is not exciting, but it can make sense depending on what the next move at QB is. If they do not draft an heir, then, I'll be a little worried.
Live and see, I guess.
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People freaked out over 14m but seeing it's incentives it's fair
I still insist the Pats sign someone in FA or draft though. Going with Newton again as a starter in 2021 is not going to work out. And it doesn't matter if the Pats have all that cap space and returns from optouts. Newton took a step back last year. It is a huge gamble to give him another year.
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Thank you, Bill!
Exactly this, if it means Bill is attempting to draft (and redshirt) a 1st round QB then I can live with it, otherwise I'll not only be worried but pissed...
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Good for Cam and good for the Patriots it's heavily incentive based but he's not going to do much unless they vastly upgrade the offense around him.
EpochLink
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Cam = brand, swagger, ‘still has a lot left in him’, etc.
Cam was awful last year, his arm is shot.
DangleCity
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Its a fair value back up contract. As a Patriots fan I hope he is not the starter or at least not the starter by the end of the season
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The Pats need to rebuild. Those patch jobs they did last season failed miserably. Newton wasn't that bad but i wouldn't say he was good either. He was average to just below average
That lineup is still full of holes , especially at offense
That lineup is still full of holes , especially at offense
He threw for 8 TDs in 15 full games as the starter. That's horrendous.
Spring in Fialta
A malign star kept him
They might want to keep him around as a package player/goal line threat. He still rushed for 12TDs.
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Fire Sell Tank
I don't disagree but the lack of offensive threats he could throw to certainly didn't help. It was not just Cam , the whole offense was just not good
BobColesNasalCavity
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I'm guessing the other 8M is probably non guaranteed as well, so if Jimmy G becomes available they could try to make a move for him still.
It's so funny seeing some Pats fans melting down over this deal when it's literally the sweetest low risk/high reward deal ever. Absolute worst case, Cam falls off a cliff and you've suddenly got a decent backup and leader.
