Mac Jones’ arrival was not good news for Cam Newton.
The New England Patriots drafted Jones in the first round this year, just about a month and a half after signing Newton to a one-year deal. Though Bill Belichick said Newton was the Patriots’ quarterback in a post-draft press conference, the coach added that the other quarterbacks (Jones, Brian Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham) could compete for the job.
Newton shared his perspective on Jones in their first few weeks working together.
“He’s pretty quiet,” Newton told reporters Tuesday on a videoconference call. “I think he’s trying to figure everybody out.