It’s been several years since Cam Newton last played for the Patriots, in 2020.
But even back then, he saw some traits in Jerod Mayo that made him feel like the former linebacker would succeed Bill Belichick as Patriots head coach.
“Jerod Mayo is solidified and has all right to be the next person in charge,” Newton said during an episode of his YouTube show 4th & 1. “Hell, when I was there, I knew he was going to be next.”
The Patriots named Mayo head coach earlier this month after parting ways with Belichick.