There is no room for emotion when it comes to NFLbusine s. Just ask Cam Newton.
The veteran quarterback wasn't just dropped behind rookie Mac Jones on the Patriots' depth chart. He was cut from the teamTuesday, leaving him searching for another opportunitywith Week 1 of the 2021 season fast approaching. Kole Calhoun Jersey
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Shortlybefore multiple reports emerged indicating thatNew Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim Jersey England had released Newton, Patriots coach Bill Belichick took questions about the roster during . Belichick refused to go into detailabout roster transactions until after the final cuts were officially announced, but he did answer one question about Newton's play toward the end of his se sion.
Reporter: "How would you characterize the preseason andtraining camp that Cam Newton has had? Hansel Robles Jersey "
Belichick: "Again, last year was totally different, so I just feel like everybody's way ahead of where they were last year. Certainly, he started at a much higher point than what he did last year, so definitely moving in the right direction."
What Bill Belichick said about Cam Newton, just before cutting him: "Certainly, he started at a much higher point than what he did last year, so definitely moving in the right direction."Lukewarm.
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Apparently Newtonwasn't moving quickly enough for Belichick's liking.
While there was some speculation that Newton had Darin Erstad Jersey been let go because he isn't fully vaccinated, that was only . Jones made a terrific first impre Justin Upton Jersey sion with the Patriots and excelled during the preseason. He quickly earned the respect of his teammates and looked comfortable running the offense.
Mac Jones' stats from the preseason:36/52 (69%)388 pa sing yards1 TD0 turnovers7.5 YPA97.3 QBRPFF grade of 92.2 (1st among rookie QBs)5 sacks taken (29 yards)
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As for Newton's future, the former NFL MVP doesn't sound too concerned about becoming a free agent. Brian Goodwin Jersey
"I really appreciate all the love and support during this time, but I must say... Please don't feel sorry for me," in an Instagram post. "I'm good."