Julian Edelman Addresses on Cam Newton Taking Too Many Hits

Patriots veteran quarterback Cam Newton is taking too many hits and wideout Julian Edelman knows it best. The 2015 NFL MVP did an incredible job in his debut with the New England Patriots. The team finished Game 1 with a 21-11 win and head coach Bill Belichick praised the good job his players did on the field.

Some say the Patriots risk exposing the signal-caller to unnecessary hits. Well, Edelman doesn’t agree on this one.

“I think our coaching staff is going to do the best they can to put him in the best situation to go out and help lead this team, and lead this offense whether that’s running, throwing, that’s up to Coach [Josh] McDaniels,” the 2018 Super Bowl MVP said. “Cam’s a big man. He plays smart. If you really watch, he didn’t take any crazy hits. He looks like a really fast defensive end playing, guys are bouncing off of him.”

The Patriots quarterback rushed 15 times for 75 yards and two touchdowns last Sunday. He did great on run-pass option calls and also did some designed quarterback runs.

Let’s not forget that Newton missed a lot of time due to his shoulder and Lisfranc injuries. The Carolina Panthers released him due to these concerns. Well, Belichick and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels have great plans for Newton and they trust his system.

Patriots players will protect Cam Newton from taking hits

Edelman trusts the offensive coordinator. McDaniels will design a scheme that will allow the quarterback to create plays outside the pocket while still protecting his body.

The Patriots are expected to rely on Newton’s rushing game in 2020. Quarterback Tom Brady didn’t really run much and Newton brings the perfect refreshment to the field. McDaniels has a chance to try new opportunities and keep rival defenses asking questions.

Belichick plans to engage his players in a different game, and they are on to the Seattle Seahawks. It’s a road game for the team, and they should prepare better this time. Seattle is nothing like Miami and Patriots players need to be careful.