The assumption for Cam Newton and the New England Patriots is that he immediately takes the starting role.
Newton, 31, is a former MVP and adamantly stated this offseason that he wants play for a team where he’ll be the starter. These factors alone put him above second-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer on the depth chart. The combination of experience, leadership and raw talent on the field put him leaps and bounds in front of the next two options, especially with the attempt of replacing Tom Brady.
With the way Bill Belichick runs things in New England, the starter won’t be announced until the season is right around the corner.