Bill Belichick is notoriously tight-lipped about, well — anything revelatory regarding the New England Patriots.
So when he addressed his assessment of Cam Newton by name on Friday, it drew some attention. Even if it involved the slightest of praise.
The first-year Patriots quarterback started the week behind team veterans Brian Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham in the practice rotation. Belichick had this to say Friday morning when asked about Newton’s performance in practice.
“We've done a lot of meetings, a lot of walkthroughs," Belichick said, per NBC Sports Boston.