The Patriots won't just hand the starting quarterback job to Cam Newton, and backup Jarrett Stidham has the benefit of experience in New England's system.
But if Dante Scarnecchia we're a betting man, he'd put his money on a three-time Pro Bowler over a second-year QB with 15 career NFL snaps.
Here's what the recently-retired Patriots offensive line coach had to say about Newton's chances of being the starter during a recent appearance on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio with host Lance Medow:
I think he has a huge edge because of what he's done in the league.