Patriots’ Stephon Gilmore Gives Some Sage Advice To Cam Newton

Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore is ready to help Cam Newton in 2020. The former Carolina Panthers quarterback will have to learn the new system and the Patriots are really complicated in that area. Newton doesn’t really have too much time to fit in the organization. But, he sure has some great teammates who like him a lot.

The veteran quarterback has made it clear that he has a chip on his shoulder going into the upcoming season. Gilmore understands this and offered his great advice for his new teammate.

The “Patriot Way” has been a proving ground for former NFL stars to revive their careers or continue going down. Gilmore appeared on the Bakari Sellers Podcast and talked about Newton. According to him, the veteran quarterback should channel his energy toward blending in the culture.

“There’s one thing I know about playing in New England. You have to be mentally strong… You have to be very hungry,” the cornerback said. “Everyone gets treated the same there. It’s no superstars, no nothing. So, if something don’t go right, someone’s gonna get on you, and we’re gonna correct it. So, no egos. It’s a team. The one common goal is to win and I feel like the Patriots [do] that well.”

Stephon Gilmore understands Cam Newton

Gilmore is pretty familiar with Newton’s situation. He signed a deal with the Patriots ahead of the 2017 deal following his season with the Buffalo Bills. His performance was impressive and he has been a two-time, first-team All-Pro and reigning Defensive Player of the Year.

Newton has a great chance to replace Tom Brady on the roster, but he will definitely have to try really hard to get his spot. The quarterback will have to challenge second-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer for the starting job. It won’t be easy, but Newton is confident about his season with the Patriots.

This may be his only chance to get a big deal in the next few years. NFL teams weren’t interested in getting Newton and the Patriots were the only organization to give Newton a deal. He is grateful for the opportunity. It’s time for him to prove doubters wrong.