Boomer Esiason doesn’t expect much from the 2020 Patriots.
During a Tuesday appearance on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show,” Esiason cast serious doubts about New England’s chances this season. He also explained why his idea of Cam Newton and the Patriots not mixing.
“In the end, (Jarrett) Stidham was injured, Cam went in there and was paid nothing in cash,” said Esiason, transcribed through Ryan Hannable of WeEI. “When you see him up close and in person, he’s an athlete. You’re short of breath because he’s so smart. I still think it’s not a smart game. However, I’ll say you have a proper training team. The training team will put you on a stage and call the games I think will make the most of it. I don’t think it’s that accurate in third place. I think if he knocks football down, that’s when a replacement can happen.
“But there’s no doubt that Josh McDaniels will have games in the eBook of games they didn’t have with Tom Brady just because Cam is a better athlete. That’s not to say he’s a better quarterback; it just means it’s a different kind. “quarterback.
“I think it’s one of the greatest desirable stories in the league: the Patriots, necessarily with 19 players away from last year’s team, are undergoing a primary rebuild. We all know that. Among the exclusion options, among the loose signatures (defeats), Rob Gronkowski will return to play with Tom Brady in Tampa, it will be an attractive year for coach (Bill) Belichick.
Esiason added: “I think an Array500 record is really achievable, especially in the department where they are located. Miami is still rebuilding. The Jets are still rebuilding. Miami’s quarterback is rarely in a position to begin, Fitz. “(Ryan Fitzpatrick) can give everyone headaches as we’ve noticed before, but he can also turn the ball around. “
We’ll be there in a few months, Boomer.
The Patriots open their season Sunday at the Miami Dolphins’ house.
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