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Jets player says healthy Cam Newton would be a ‘terrifying’ opponent

The Patriots’ longtime intimidation of AFC East opponents might not be over, even with the departure of Tom Brady.

New England’s recent signing of 31-year-old quarterback Cam Newton, the NFL’s 2015 MVP, has some speculating about a possible continuation of the Patriots’ multi-decade dominance.

In an interview with Sirius XM NFL Radio, Jets offensive lineman Greg Van Roten spoke about Newton’s potential with his new team. Van Roten, 30, was Newton’s teammate from 2017-2019.

Asked about the Panthers’ decision in March to release Newton, Van Roten elaborated on the risk Carolina took in cutting the team’s No.