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Bill Belichick left with ‘nothing but positive thoughts and feelings’ for Cam Newton following Patriots release

One Tuesday after the New England Patriots went forward without Cam Newton at the 53-man roster deadline, head coach Bill Belichick reflected on the quarterback’s release during his appearance on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show.”

“It’s always difficult when you have to reduce your roster. A lot of guys that worked hard, a lot of guys that performed well and had either good years for us or good careers,” Belichick said. “I respect all those things. But each year is its own year, and I have to do what I feel is best for the football team.