Signing(s): Patriots re-sign Cam Newton - 1 year/close to 14 M

[John Price]

NFL Update @MySportsUpdate
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Breaking: Cam Newton is returning to the #Patriots on a 1-year deal, per @globejimmcbride.

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[Tuggy]

NFL Update @MySportsUpdate
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Breaking: Cam Newton is returning to the #Patriots on a 1-year deal, per @globejimmcbride.

 

[Hockeyholic]

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.

 

[GKJ]

People had been saying all year how impressed and respected Cam became in a short time despite some of his play. The result is another 1-year deal so it’s any kind of commitment. Nobody should be shocked by this.

 

[John Price]

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.

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]

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

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Absolutely painful unless he is the back up and being signed for leadership.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

I assume they will still look for a QB.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Inexplicable. Who else was giving him this type of $?

 

[Scandale du Jour]

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.

 

[John Price]

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.

 

[CokenoPepsi]

14 million for Cam? But it mostly in bonuses fair

 

[pockets]

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.

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...

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Newton was awful

Why not sign a stop gap like Brissett as FA?

 

[Canes]

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]

Newton was awful

Why not sign a stop gap like Brissett as FA?

Cam = brand, swagger, ‘still has a lot left in him’, etc.

Cam was awful last year, his arm is shot.

 

[DangleCity]

14 million for Cam? But it mostly in bonuses fair

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

 

[Blitzkrug]

I love Cam but it was pretty clear his shoulder was damaged beyond repair after watching him last season. He's just not an NFL passer anymore

 

[V13]

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

 

[Blitzkrug]

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

He threw for 8 TDs in 15 full games as the starter. That's horrendous.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

They might want to keep him around as a package player/goal line threat. He still rushed for 12TDs.

 

[V13]

He threw for 8 TDs in 15 full games as the starter. That's horrendous.

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]

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.

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.

 

[darko]

Decent move tbh. Cam plays this year and mentors the QB they draft.

 

[darko]

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

That's right. He had no one to throw the ball to.