Bill Belichick Reveals What it Would Take For Mac Jones to Start Over Cam Newton

The New England Patriots have to make a decision on their starting quarterback. Who will win the quarterback battle this preseason? The Patriots have yet to make a decision, and Bill Belichick tried to make things clearer in his latest press conference. The Patriots head coach addressed the quarterback situation and the chances to see Mac Jones under center instead of Cam Newton.

New England selected Jones in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was a top pick and the team used the 15th overall to get him. Jones was brilliant against Washington and Philadelphia. Guess what… He turned out to be one of the best quarterback rookies in the class.

Mac Jones has to try hard to beat Cam Newton

Jones wasn’t the first pick in the group. Luckily, he did much better than his colleagues. In fact, Belichick even gave him a chance to play in the preseason. He just wanted to see his 15th overall in action. It was a good move, indeed!

What about Newton? The Patriots offered him another one-year deal and he has a really good chance to go at center. Belichick has noted that Newton will start games in 2021. Coach B appeared on WEEI Monday to discuss all the things Jones would have to do in order to become the No.1 quarterback for the Patriots.

“The fact that Cam started last year, and he’s here, somebody would have to play better than him. Training camp is all about competition.”

According to Belichick, Newton got to know the offense and he looks much better this season. This is the reason Belichick had to give him a deal.

“First of all, offensively, we have a much better balanced team. We’ve added some players that bring an explosive element to our offense … Cam is way more comfortable.”

Did this make things clearer for you? NFL fans will have to get used to seeing Newton on the field in 2021. Jones will have to wait before he takes the lead for the Patriots. That’s how things roll for the Patriots right now. But, hey, this is the NFL. Anything can happen.