Count on Cam Newton to always find the positive in a situation. Despite leading the New England Patriots to a 6-8 record in 14 starts this year–guaranteeing their first non-winning season in 20 years–the former-MVP revealed that he learned something important about himself during the campaign.

Speaking with reporters via a videoconference, Newton used some NSFW acronyms to describe his self-revelations (Via Ryan Hannable of WEEI Sports Radio Network):

“I’m a mentally tough, S.O.B., bruh,” Newton admitted. “Like, all of those things, being unemployed for 86 nights, yeah that’s tough. Having injuries, yeah that’s tough. Going through this season and you can kind of assume what a juggernaut media market that Boston is or Foxboro, New England, whatever you want to call, is. The slander that comes with living up to the TB12 expectations. Yeah, all of that is tough. You hear it. None of it is even a close second to not being able to see your children. Just that. You miss your kids’ first steps. You’re not there during Christmas. You’re not there on birthdays.

And then on top of that, you’re sucking? Ah, man. And coming from a person that’s already emotional? And I don’t even want to talk to people on a regular day let alone when everything is going good. But I’ve learned that through it all, you only got your faith in God, your faith in yourself.”

While Newton's ability to persevere through a season that was undoubtedly difficult is commendable, it is unclear how much his mental strength will be seen as an asset in the future.

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Often struggling to complete passes beyond even 10-yards, Newton could only accrue five passing touchdowns on the year, against ten interceptions. Despite being effective in the running game, his lack of passing strength is a greater indicator of future success–or lack thereof– than mental acuity.

Given his limitations, most expect Sunday's game against the New York Jets to be the final match for Newton in a Patriots uniform. At which point, Cam may be looking at another extended period of unemployment.