Even after his lackluster 2020 season, Cam Newton still believes he’s one of the best 32 quarterbacks in the NFL.
The New England Patriots signal-caller made that clear Monday when asked during an appearance on WEEI’s “Greg Hill Show” whether he would accept a backup job in New England or elsewhere next season.
Newton’s one-year Patriots contract is set to expire in March.
“When I look at the whole situation, if you’re asking me, ‘Do I want to be a backup?’ Hell no,” Newton said. “Because when I look at other teams and I’m looking at other players play, there’s been guys that have been getting away with, I feel, murder for years for subpar play.