New England Patriots starting quarterback Cam Newton is eager to get back on the field for the first time since last September.
Newton told reporters his "excitement level is on 1,000" ahead of the Patriots opener with the Miami Dolphins:
"I'm excited, happy. Just to get back into the rhythm of game week—the preparation, the little nuggets that you can often forget.
"You have to remember, I've been away from football, really, for a full year. I haven't really had this whole process for a long time now, so being around, taking notes, watching film, finding out about different players each and every day, locking in.