Chris Hogan Explains Biggest Difference Between Cam Newton and Tom Brady

Chris Hogan signed a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers after spending three years with the New England Patriots. Hogan will now catch passes from Cam Newton, and he can already compare his new quarterback to Tom Brady.

That competitive nature, it’s there,” Hogan said. “When it comes time to strap on the pads and play football, their focus is on one goal and that’s winning football games. Cam wants to win. You can tell that right away from talking to him and being around him.”

According to Hogan, Brady and Newton have different practice styles and routine. Brady is all-in when it comes to practice, and Newton had a lot of fun on the field last week.

“I’m really excited about it,” Hogan said of Newton. “I’ve been in the building for just a short period of time, and everyone that has talked to me about Cam has said he’s just the ultimate competitor and wants to do whatever he can to win football games. Him and Tom are very similar in that respect. I know I’m going to enjoy getting to work with him and being on the same field as him. He’s an incredible athlete. I’m really excited about the opportunity.”

The Patriots didn’t re-sign him, and Hogan is fine with that.

“You know, it’s a business,” he said. “I can’t really read too much into it because at the end of the day they’re trying to run the team the way they see fit. Sometimes things just don’t work out, and I understand that. I’m just really excited about this opportunity that the Panthers have given me. I’m really excited to get to work.

“This was a whole new experience for me and my family – I’ve never been an unrestricted free agent. I didn’t really come into it with too many expectations. We didn’t think it was going to last as long as it did, but I’ve been enjoying my family time. Getting some time to spend with the kids has been nice. And then when I had the opportunity to come down here and sign with Carolina, I was just really excited about the opportunity and really grateful they gave me the opportunity to come down here. My family is excited and I’m excited.”

Hogan has to offer an incredible talent, and the Panthers better use that.

“I really pride myself on my route running, my detail running routes, and I’ve always been a guy that runs everything 100 percent and does everything 100 percent,” he said. “I’ve played special teams every single year of my career. I’m just willing and able to do whatever I can to help the football team win. I’m just excited about this opportunity to be down here with the Panthers.”

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