Auburn football Aug 29, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) warms up before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
We all knew it was coming, Auburn football fans, but it happened much earlier than expected. Bill Belichick made the decision to release former Auburn QB Cam Newton and name rookie Mac Jones as the Patriots’ starter.
Newton’s response was to tell people not to feel sorry for him. Despite Newton having a great preseason, it’s clear Belichick is ready to start building a Patriots team around former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones.