Willie McGinest Perfectly Explains How Cam Newton Can Fit Into ‘Patriots Way’

Willie McGinest shares his take on Cam Newton and his role with the New England Patriots. How will the former Carolina Panthers quarterback fit into the Patriot Way? Head coach Bill Belichick has been in charge of the organization for two decades. Tom Brady is no longer part of the dynasty. Newton joined the team recently, and he may compete with Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer for the starting job.

Belichick led the dynasty, and Newton better work well into his system. McGinest believes that Newton is a good fit for the Pats.

“I think like any other player — whether it’s Corey Dillon, Randy Moss, any other player, high-profile player with a big ego and personality — that’s coming to our organization, they quickly find out it’s about team. Team ranks over individualism, no matter who you are, how big your personality is, how good you are, what draft pick — none of that matters. And players respect that,” McGinest said on the “Pardon My Take” podcast. “They respect the fact that all the players in that locker room get treated the same, have the same treatment, everybody’s getting held accountable, everybody prepares the same, and the rules are in place for everybody.

“There’s no exemptions. So I think he will respect that and I think he’ll also respect that he’s going to an organization that has had a lot of success without him, and he can be a part of something really good if he buys into it.”

Is Willie McGinest right about Cam Newton?

McGinest was an unquestioned leader in New England during three Super Bowl runs at the very beginning of the dynasty. According to him, Newton can definitely revive his career. McGinest knows that Newton is smart. He also aware of the chip he is carrying on his shoulder. Yes, he can be the real Cam Newton, and New England needs the NFL MVP back on the field.

Will McGinest pick a side? If his former team confronts Tom Brady, McGinest will have to pick a side.

“That’s tough, man. That’s tough,” McGinest said. “You know, the Patriots, New England’s my home. Tom is my brother. I don’t know, man. Whenever I watch these games I got brothers on each team. I’ve gotta be unbiased because of my job. But that’s a tough one, man, because you want to see them both have success.”

We understand that. The former linebacker left Belichick in 2006 and hit the open market. Brady was in a different position because he is the best quarterback of all times. McGinest knows that it always comes down to business. That’s how Belichick works. That’s how the Patriots work. No one can change that.