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New England Patriots QB Cam Newton views upcoming season as 'put-up or shut-up time'

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Acknowledging that actions will speak louder than his words, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton said Thursday that he views the 2021 season as "put-up or shut-up time."

Newton, who said he will be reporting for training camp July 22 in advance of the team's first practice July 28, was a guest on ESPN Radio's "Keyshawn, JWill & Zubin" show and noted that his performance in 2020 was "obviously not good enough."

He expressed confidence that the 2021 season could be different, telling host Keyshawn Johnson that there's a "different 'Boogie' going into this season than there was last year.