INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Bill Belichick wasn't about to let a quarterback controversy develop, even in the immediate aftermath of one of the New England Patriots' worst offensive showings in years.
When Belichick was asked after Thursday night's 24-3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams if he would stick with Cam Newton or decide to give Jarrett Stidham an extended tryout, the longtime coach didn't waver.
"Glad you asked that. Cam’s our quarterback,” Belichick said when asked who would start on Dec. 20 against Miami.
Newton completed 9 of 16 passes for 119 yards with an interception and ended the night with a 53.