Patriots Already Have Favorite For Starting Quarterback

Cam Newton is looking more and more like the starting quarterback as the New England Patriots training camp is revving up. There are many questions within the team on how they can get back to playing at a high level. Last year saw the departure of legendary quarterback Tom Brady.

The 2019 season was a pretty big disappointment for the Patriots and their fans. The failed to make the playoffs for the first time in years. But now they are on the rebound and have held several free agents during training camp to see who might fit.

But as training camp wears on, still all eyes are on one Cam Newton.

Patriots Already Have Favorite For Starting Quarterback

Many of his teammates and coaches are starting to take notice of the former NFL MVP.

Julian Edelman had some very good things to say about Newton.

“He’s definitely a former MVP for a reason,” Edelman explained. “The guy is a professional. He works his tail off. He’s extremely dynamic and he’s got a charming personality. It’s been fun to be around.”

This is some pretty high praise. But Edelman is not the only one who has taken notice.

Head coach Bill Belichick has also gone out on a limb.

“I’d say that certainly for all the quarterbacks, at that position, those guys have been locked in, focused and confident in what they’re able to do and the information they have to give to the team — play-calling, adjustments, audibles, protection adjustments, things like that. That’s all going pretty well.”

Newton has assimilated into the New England culture quite well, apparently. This was actually one of the biggest questions that surrounded him. If he is able to come in and keep his head on straight, this could be the start of something special.

Running back Rex Burkhead had some things to say about Newton as well.

“He’s a big guy, that’s for sure — just his physical presence,” he went on to say. “He’s always been a great player, just [with] his versatility — his ability to run the ball and pass as well. Cam has been able to do that at a high level for many years.