The polarization of Cam Newton is the sort of perplexing condemnation that only starts to make sense as you get closer to the sun. Only then can a light be shined on the fact that there really is no escaping racial stereotypes and tone-deaf criticism, even for one of the NFL’s most revered black athletes.
Say hello to the newest New England Patriot.
Less than a week ago, people were debating whether the Patriots planned on tanking the 2020 season with second-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham behind center. Suddenly, the same talking heads that spent the last several months burying the Patriots were picking them to win the division.