![]() ![]() Obviously based on any potential injury situations. Based on what Belichick’s seeing out of the team, based on what he’s seeing out of the quarterback. I also don’t think it’s out of the realm of possibility that Cam Newton is back there in some capacity at some point and time. He wasn’t the starting quarterback, and he wasn’t available for a critical period of time and they made the decision that they think is best for their football team. Others Have Discussed a Potential Newton Return CBS Sports’ Jason LaCanfora appeared as a guest on the Zack Gelb Show earlier this month and he too laid out a scenario where a return to New England could be in the cards for Newton. Asked about that comment on WEEI, Belichick didn’t seem particularly irked by it, but it’d obviously need to be addressed. He didn’t really burn any bridges on his way out of town, but Newton did say he felt “bamboozled” by the team in regards to his COVID-19 protocol misunderstanding. There’d be some conversation that needs to happen behind the scenes though. But if it was longer term injury, I think Newton might get a call – especially if Jarrett Stidham is still sidelined. If jones pulled a hammy and was out for a week or two, Bill Belichick would probably just roll with Brian Hoyer Band-Aid. I think it depends on the severity of the injury. Yes, the Patriots have veteran backup Brian Hoyer, but it is clear there is no belief that he would give New England a better chance to win than Newton. What Would it Take to Bring Cam Newton Back to New England?Īccording to Mason, the clearest path for a Newton return would be on the heels of a significant injury to Jones. While Jones’ performance wasn’t close to bad enough for the Patriots to make such a drastic move, Mason did offer a plausible scenario for a potential Newton return. Was it rough enough for the Patriots to consider giving Cam Newton a call to step in for the rookie? Pump the brakes on that, although the topic was recently discussed by Mass Live’s Chris Mason.ĭuring a recent edition of Mason’s Patriots mail bag a fan asked if the Patriots would ever consider coming back to Newton. The New England Patriots and Mac Jones had a rough Week 1. ![]()
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