It looks like Cam Newton’s long career is still up in the air with the New England Patriots.
On Sunday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter announced that Newton and the Patriots will use their separate tactics this offseason.
Here’s the verbiage used throughout Schefter:
“Cam Newton seemed resigned this week that he was leaving New England,” Schefter said on “Sunday NFL Countdown. ” “It seems that he is for something different, the Patriots are for something different.
Both parties have enjoyed their relationship, but both parties hope it will take them to another position and in another direction in 2021 with Cam Newton likely on the move and the Patriots looking for a new quarterback. for the next season. We will see in which direction to go. “
Schefter later said via ESPN’s Mike Reiss that this is not a report and in fact “is part of a global discussion. “
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick asked about Schefter’s segment Sunday after New England beat the New York Jets 28-14 in their season finale. Here are the circular trips:
Q: “There was a report today on ESPN that there is an understanding between you and Cam Newton that you will be passing other instructions during the offseason. Is it understood that this was Cam’s last game? “
BB: “This is one of your unnamed reports?”
Q: “It’s from Adam Schefter this morning. “
Q: “I don’t think that’s what Adam said. Then tell Adam about it. Excellent question. Thank you. “
Reiss later clarified Schefter’s goal at the press conference.
“I appreciate what you said about Adam’s question,” Reiss said. “Because he had addressed me as a colleague, and he just wanted to make sure that what he said represented well. That it is not a report, it is a component of a general discussion. “
Even ESPN’s “SportsCenter” Twitter account reports what Schefter said.
Athletic’s Jeff Howe reported Sunday that it was conceivable Newton could return to New England.
Newton asked him about his long career with the Patriots on Sunday. He said nothing.
“Look, I have my wishes,” Newton said. “I know what my center says. I know the things that . . . who I am. But for all that, I cannot communicate about it at this time. My entire stay here in New England has been a blessing. I learned a lot about myself, my wonderful teammates, amazing coaches. I’ll just see how it goes and we’ll go from there. “
Newton is 7-8 as a starting quarterback for the Patriots this season. He finished strong in Sunday’s victory, completing 21 of 30 passes for 242 yards with 3 touchdowns and 11 carries for 79 yards.
Newton also said that “without a doubt” things would have turned out well if he had had more time to be informed to the Patriots system. Newton signed in July and has not played a preseason game with his new team.