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Cam Newton's return doesn't solve Patriots' post-Tom Brady problem, but it may turn out better than Year 1

One of the more endearing plot developments of the 2020 NFL season came via the partnership between a grumpy old, control-freak coach and a free spirited, big personality former MVP quarterback.

Bill Belichick and Cam Newton. Super Cam and the Hoodie. A coach who spans generations and a QB who inspired one.

You didn’t have to be a New England Patriots fan to wonder how this was going to play out.

They seemed to be polar opposites, except, of course, for their shared competitiveness and desire to win. Other than that, this seemed to be the marriage of old gray sweatshirts and bright, fashion-risk suits.