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The New England Patriots surprised many in the NFL when they named Mac Jones as their starting quarterback for this season and released Cam Newton. This decision by head coach Bill Belichick has been bringing out the hot takes as of late, especially from former Patriots players. For one, longtime Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman—who […]

It’s official. Rookie quarterback Mac Jones will run the offense for the New England Patriots. Just in case you have been too busy watching videos of cute kittens on YouTube, Jones got the QB1 status for Patriots coach Bill Belichick after veteran signal-caller Cam Newton got cut. While the move came as a surprise to […]

Week 1 of the upcoming NFL season will feature multiple must-watch quarterback duels, including New England Patriots rookie Mac Jones squaring off against second-year Miami Dolphins passer Tua Tagovailoa. The Patriots named Jones as their starting quarterback on Tuesday. And barring any major trade over the coming week, Tagovailoa will be under the center against […]

The news that the Patriots were letting go of quarterback Cam Newton definitely caught many off guard. However, it didn’t take long for New England to move on. The Patriots have now signed former Dallas Cowboys backup QB Garrett Gilbert to join their practice squad. The Patriots will be signing former Cowboys QB Garrett Gilbert […]

It seems the entire NFL world is discussing the surprising sacking of Cam Newton from the New England Patriots. His exit has paved the way for rookie Mac Jones to take over the starting quarterback role for coach Bill Belichick, who continues to surprise many with his roster decisions. Belichick has repeatedly proven himself to […]

In a move that stunned NFL fans, the New England Patriots released veteran quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday. In turn, rookie Mac Jones will take over Newton’s spot as start as the Patriots’ starting quarterback. This move comes just over a week before the new NFL season opens, much to the surprise of football enthusiasts. […]

The New England Patriots shockingly released veteran quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday’s cutdown day, paving the way for rookie Mac Jones to be the starter. There were rumblings that Newton being unvaccinated played a role in his release after he missed some practice time due to a COVID-19 issue. However, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick […]

The New England Patriots gave up on the Cam Newton experiment and released him, turning to rookie Mac Jones as Bill Belichick’s new quarterback. The release was a bit of a surprise by everybody, and some of Newton’s teammates opened up about his time with the team. Patriots running back James White was one player […]

The New England Patriots shocked everybody on roster cut day by releasing veteran Cam Newton, essentially pegged Mac Jones as the man for Bill Belichick. With a Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, suddenly it becomes an Alabama duel with Jones and Tua Tagovailoa set to face off. In turn, the pairing brought a […]

The New England Patriots surprised everyone by releasing Cam Newton on Tuesday. The move has opened up the door for rookie Mac Jones to slide in as the starting quarterback. Following the news, Cam Newton responded to the decision. “I really appreciate all the love and support during this time, but I must say, please […]

It has been an eventful cutdown day for the New England Patriots. First came the bombshell that veteran quarterback Cam Newton got cut, with rookie Mac Jones winning the starting job. That’s not the only big news coming out of New England, as star cornerback Stephon Gilmore has been placed on the physically unable to […]

The Cam Newton experiment seemed promising for the New England Patriots but it didn’t turn out quite well for them in the 2020 season. After several months, Bill Belichick finally found his quarterback of the future as the team took Alabama talent Mac Jones with their 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Being […]

The Cam Newton era in Foxborough is now officially over after the New England Patriots sent shockwaves across the entire NFL by releasing the veteran quarterback. This comes as a huge surprise. The earlier understanding is that Bill Belichick was still deciding which quarterback he was going to start in Week 1 of the regular […]

In a stunning move as rosters in the NFL are being trimmed down to 53, the New England Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton. The #Patriots have released Cam Newton, source said. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2021 The move comes after Newton had an alright preseason for the Patriots but also had a slip-up […]

The New England Patriots have still yet to name a starting quarterback for the 2021 season. After the Patriots wrapped up their preseason slate against the New York Giants, head coach Bill Belichick gave a Belichick-like answer.  Question: Looking ahead to the regular season, have you made a decision on who will start at quarterback […]

Mac Jones or Cam Newton? That’s the burning question plaguing New England Patriots fans as the start of the season looms large.  If you ask Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, he claims the answer is still anybody’s guess. The Patriots coach addressed reporters after their preseason finale victory over the New York Giants. “No, we […]

New England Patriots rookie Mac Jones had quite the memorable showing in their final preseason game against the New York Giants. However, while he did throw his first career touchdown in the contest, it was not the main highlight for him. Instead, it was his hilarious moment with Cam Newton that went viral online. After […]

It took him a while, but New England Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones has finally recorded his first (unofficial) passing touchdown in the NFL. During the Patriots’ preseason finale against the New York Giants, Jones put the finishing touches on a six play, 75-yard drive with a keen 17-yard passing touchdown to second-year wide receiver […]

Who’s the New England Patriots’ starter in Week 1: Cam Newton or Mac Jones? That’s the question fans want answered as we head towards the start of the season. Patriots coach Bill Belichick has stayed cryptic in recent days, just as he always has, on the decision for QB1. Via Miles Simmons of NBC Sports […]

The New England Patriots have enjoyed a rather solid preseason. They hope to return to the NFL playoffs in 2021. However, Bill Belichick still has a quarterback battle to figure out with Mac Jones and Cam Newton fighting for that top spot. The Patriots are fresh off a demolition of the Philadelphia Eagles in their […]

A misunderstanding regarding COVID-19 testing away from NFL facilities led to Cam Newton getting sidelined for five days. Mac Jones is making the most of his snaps with the first team. The New England Patriots are probably closer to naming the Alabama product their starter than most fans realize. The rookie didn’t waste any time […]

After a massive misunderstanding that is hard to follow along with, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton will miss the next five days of practice due to Covid-19 protocols. Pats’ QB Cam Newton out five days due to COVID protocols. Pats: “Due to a misunderstanding about tests conducted away from NFL facilities, and as required by […]

The New England Patriots sat back and watched the 2021 NFL Draft unfold in front of them. A flurry of quarterbacks were selected before Mac Jones fell into Bill Belichick’s lap at No. 15 overall. Cam Newton is back with the Patriots for a second season and Belichick has noted numerous times this offseason that […]

The New England Patriots’ quarterback battle between veteran Cam Newton and rookie Mac Jones remains among the top preseason storylines in the NFL. Jones was the talk of the town following his 87 passing yards and 78.2 passer rating showing in the Patriots’ preseason opener against the Washington Football Team. Newton responded with a keen […]

The New England Patriots absolutely demolished the Philadelphia Eagles in the latest preseason game on Thursday night. Bill Belichick’s team cruised to a 35-0 win and looked to be in midseason form. However, the quarterback battle between Cam Newton and Mac Jones continues to complicate itself after both players had impressive performances.  After the game, […]

The New England Patriots are set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a preseason matchup on Thursday night. With the 2021 NFL regular season right around the corner, the Patriots hope to gain more clarity about their final roster. This second preseason game will help Bill Belichick and the coaching staff narrow down the […]

The New England Patriots quarterback battle is likely going to go down until the final week before the start of the regular season. Cam Newton vs Mac Jones is perhaps the most intriguing position battle in the NFL. But, Newton doesn’t have any clue on who has the upper hand and insists he hasn’t been […]

The NFL season is here. Preseason, that is. With that being said, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is already in midseason form and is once again giving spectacular quotes. On Sunday, Belichick gave an interesting answer regarding injuries to his team. Bill Belichick to reporters today on whether any of his players suffered […]

Cam Newton appears to be sending a message to the New England Patriots amid his quarterback battle with rookie Mac Jones. On Instagram, Newton made a couple of posts about his situation in New England and all the criticisms he has received. One of the posts, however, seems to be directed at the Patriots since […]

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is evidently a very serious person who’s tough to crack. Like, harder than The Da Vinci Code to crack. At least that’s what fellow Patriots quarterback Cam Newton thinks: Cam Newton on Mac Jones: "He's relatively quiet sometimes, and I try to crack the DaVinci Code of the seriousness. […]

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones enjoyed a stellar preseason debut against the Washington Football Team, inspiring chants from the Foxborough faithful and plenty of praise from his teammates. Of course, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick reacted in the only way he could: with a totally even keel. Via ESPN’s Mike Reiss: Of Jones’ overall […]

The New England Patriots had their first preseason game against the Washington Football Team at home and rookie quarterback Mac Jones put on his new uniform– and fresh jersey number. As Jones took the field, it appeared that the New England fans had forgotten about longtime quarterback Tom Brady. The New England faithful gave Jones […]

While a lot of starting quarterbacks in the NFL sit out much of the preseason, don’t expect that to be the case with the New England Patriots in their opener against the Washington Football Team. Mike Reiss of ESPN is reporting that both Cam Newton and Mac Jones are expected to take the field for […]

When the New England Patriots drafted Mac Jones in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, it sent a clear message that at some point, they would hand the keys to the car over to him to run the offense. While it may not be right out of the gates in 2021, the former […]

Cam Newton wants everyone to know that he doesn’t harbor any hate towards the New England Patriots for the team’s decision to bring another quarterback over by taking Mac Jones via the 2021 NFL Draft. Newton made that especially clear with a truthful response on the matter during a recent appearance on ESPN’s Keyshawn, JWill and […]

The New England Patriots continue to live life after future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady as the once heralded AFC East franchise was unable to even reach the postseason in 2020-21. Meanwhile, Brady will enter the upcoming 2021 campaign as a member of the defending Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers as […]

Having faced struggles developing their next Tom Brady at quarterback, the New England Patriots decided to take a jump into the deep end in this year’s NFL Draft with the selection of Alabama’s Mac Jones. With Bill Belichick needing to find his next QB of the future, the team was situated to find their next […]

The New England Patriots selected rookie Mac Jones out of the University of Alabama in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, signaling the future of the franchise after having Tom Brady at the helm for so long. However, Cam Newton was brought back to New England and is looking to bounce back after […]

If you’re a New England Patriots fan, you’ve probably heard of the Mac Jones-Tom Brady comparisons. Beyond just the similar ‘dad bod’ physiques, some casual fans and trained analysts alike have seen quite a few similarities. The latest buzz from the Patriots’ minicamp won’t do much to quell the comps being thrown around between the […]