Thread: Pats release Cam Newton

Wow.

They believe that strongly in Mac Jones. Which suggests that Paton may have really f***ed up.

I'm guessing it's due to several factors, including, but not limited to, (1) Cam didn't really outplay Mac during practices or preseason games and (2) Cam refused to get vaccinated and Pats didn't want to have to worry or deal with possibility he would test positive for Covid and the havoc that would cause.

Originally Posted by MNPatsFan

I'm guessing it's due to several factors, including, but not limited to, (1) Cam didn't really outplay Mac during practices or preseason games and (2) Cam refused to get vaccinated and Pats didn't want to have to worry or deal with possibility he would test positive for Covid and the havoc that would cause.

Forgot about the second point. Good luck to him getting signed anywhere now.

Originally Posted by MNPatsFan

I'm guessing it's due to several factors, including, but not limited to, (1) Cam didn't really outplay Mac during practices or preseason games and (2) Cam refused to get vaccinated and Pats didn't want to have to worry or deal with possibility he would test positive for Covid and the havoc that would cause.

Yeah, he did eff himself not getting vaccinated. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

The dare not be asked question now is whether or not Newton is better than Bridgewater?

It sure is messed up the pats got their franchise qb before the broncos. Like the chargers, Packers, and a few others they just aren't skipping a beat.

Originally Posted by Mozzafiato

The dare not be asked question now is whether or not Newton is better than Bridgewater?

Teddy>Cam

Originally Posted by MNPatsFan

I'm guessing it's due to several factors, including, but not limited to, (1) Cam didn't really outplay Mac during practices or preseason games and (2) Cam refused to get vaccinated and Pats didn't want to have to worry or deal with possibility he would test positive for Covid and the havoc that would cause.

He already had to miss 5 days because of exposure (or something COVID related) which allowed Jones to take all the #1 reps.

I was surprised but not very.

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

He already had to miss 5 days because of exposure (or something COVID related) which allowed Jones to take all the #1 reps.

"On Saturday, Cam Newton traveled to a club-approved medical appointment that required him to leave the New England area," the statement read. "He received daily COVID tests, which were all negative. Due to a misunderstanding about tests conducted away from NFL facilities, and as required by the NFL-NFLPA protocols, Cam will be subject to the five-day entry cadence process before returning to the facility. Cam will continue participating virtually in team activities and return to the club facility on Thursday, August 26."

As NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported, only unvaccinated players are subject to the five-day re-entry process, per NFL-NFLPA protocol. According to the protocol, Newton is not allowed to enter the club facility until his Day 5 test results return negative. Until then, Newton is essentially relegated to a work-from-home period for most of the week, which precedes New England's third and final preseason game on Sunday.

https://www.nfl.com/news/cam-newton-...covid-test-mis

Originally Posted by underrated29

It sure is messed up the pats got their franchise qb before the broncos. Like the chargers, Packers, and a few others they just aren't skipping a beat.

Franchise corners are harder to find / more important!

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-preseas...aways-and-more

Originally Posted by underrated29

It sure is messed up the pats got their franchise qb before the broncos. Like the chargers, Packers, and a few others they just aren't skipping a beat.

To be honest, I don't trust this franchise (as it sits today) to develop either a Jones or Fields.

Originally Posted by PatriotsGuy

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-preseas...aways-and-more

I'd be hard pressed to name another team that was a better fit for Jones.