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Patriots' Cam Newton, Mac Jones have contrasting styles, so how does it all fit?

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:

1. QB contrast: Sixteen years ago, coach Bill Belichick said something that highlights one of the more fascinating topics surrounding his current Patriots team. How can two quarterbacks with such contrasting styles of play -- Cam Newton and Mac Jones -- co-exist and thrive in the same offensive system?

Belichick's 2005 Patriots team was preparing to face the Michael Vick-led Atlanta Falcons, and he was asked to revisit how much interest he had in the speedy Vick in the 2001 draft.