Mac Jones is coming for Cam Newton’s job. That isn’t a secret. Newton is the aging veteran on a one-year contract in New England, a bridge from Tom Brady to the future. Jones is that future, the 15th overall pick following a national title run at Alabama.
At some point it’s Jones’ job. It’s up to Newton to decide whether that is Week 1 of this season, Week 5 (after Brady visits in what will be a hyped, emotional game), next year, or even longer.
So far this preseason, especially after going 8 of 9 for 103 yards with a touchdown against Philadelphia last week, Newton has done enough to hold onto the top spot on the depth chart.