Patriots radio color analyst Scott Zolak apologized Sunday night for comments he made last week concerning quarterback Cam Newton.
Zolak, who co-hosts 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Zolak & Bertrand” midday show, said Thursday during that show that Newton seemed distracted by the music being piped into the PA system speakers during Patriots training camp.
“I’d turn off the rap music first of all, because I think it’s distracting for Cam,” he said. “In between every throw he’s dancing. He makes a throw, and the music’s still cranking.”
Several media outlets, including TMZ, Deadspin, and the New York Post, called out Zolak for singling out Newton, who is Black, for being distracted by the rap music.