Ever since Cam Newton’s reported signing with the New England Patriots, there’s been nothing but glowing reviews.
He instantly made an impression on his teammates and that transferred very quickly to his coaches after he entered Gillette Stadium. Bill Belichick, Josh McDaniels and many other members of the team have spoke about Newton’s work ethic and energy on a consistent basis. Belichick even went as far to say that “nobody works harder than Cam.”
It’s difficult to believe that Newton’s transition from a longstanding free agent to Tom Brady’s replacement during the COVID-19 pandemic went this smoothly. That’s why NFL insider Dan Graziano questioned the reviews Tuesday morning on ESPN’s Get Up.
“…All you’re hearing is positives from what they’re saying publicly and behind the scenes about how Cam Newton has brought energy, about how hard he has worked, about how he and the coaching staff have meshed together. It’s the kind of thing that makes you skeptical,” Graziano said, transcribed by NESN. “When you hear people talk this glowingly about a situation like this that’s so new, you wonder are they trying to hide something?
“Personally, I’m going to be covering this game for “Sunday NFL Countdown” in Foxboro. Once we’re down with our pregame, I really look forward to sitting back in the stands all by myself and watching to see how this game goes because Cam Newton as quarterback of the Patriots is still a bizarre concept for those of us on the outside. But when you talk to people on the inside, it does sound like it’s going extremely well so far.”
Does Graziano have a point? A lot of that information will be unveiled on Sunday when the Patriots take on the Miami Dolphins at home — the same team that beat them in Week 17 last season.
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