For a second, Cam Newton admitted a little doubt.
Just a little. The former Carolina Panther-turned New England Patriots quarterback revealed that as free agency progressed and quarterbacks, with nowhere near his resume got jobs, while he waited, Newton said some tough thoughts crept into his mind.
Newton pivoted quickly, using the moment to praise his support system for helping to keep his head in the right place until the right team and right offer came along.
Newton met the New England media for the first time Friday since signing with the Patriots almost exactly a month ago.