Rodney Harrison Compared Cam Newton to His Own Story With The Patriots

Former safety Rodney Harrison has something to say about the New England Patriots and he talked about newly-acquired quarterback Cam Newton. Harrison knows the Patriot Way really well.

The former safety joined the Patriots as a free agent in 2003 after spending nine years with the Los Angeles Chargers. He had all the motivation he needed to move on and play his best football. Harrison was part of the NFL, and it was his home. The legend helped the Patriots win two titles in his first two seasons. Harrison ended up playing with the Patriots for six seasons before his retirement.

Harrison is an analyst with NBC at the moment. According to him, Newton will have a similar story.

Rodney Harrison is confident about Cam Newton and the Patriots

Chris Simms asked him about Newton and his role in Bill Belichick’s team. Harrison provided an excellent response.

“I don’t, Chris, because you have to think about it: Cam Newton is fighting for his football career,” said Harrison. “Forget about everything he’s done in the past, if he can’t beat out Jarrett Stidham first of all, he’s going to be a career backup. His career, like we knew it, is over.

“Cam Newton is more focused, more humble, more motivated than he’s ever been. He’s more ticked off. This is the same situation that I was in. When you come into a new team and you have an opportunity to play for Bill Belichick, you have so much respect for who he is, what he’s accomplished, what he’s done. You just want to be a part of something great.”

The former Carolina Panthers quarterback has done so many great things in his career. In other words, his personal goals won’t distract him. Newton will focus on the Patriots’ needs and their efforts to win games.

“Cam Newton has made over $100 million, he’s been to the Super Bowl, he’s had All-Pros, and Pro Bowls and all those different things, he’s been the MVP of the league,” said Harrison. “Now you want to come in, you want to acclimate yourself to the system, and you just want to fit in. And I think Cam’s going to do a great job.”

Newton will have to try really hard to get the starting position in New England. He has all the talent and experience the Patriots need.