Bill Belichick and Cam Newton formed a society of mutual admiration within the walls of Gillette Stadium.
Since Newton signed with the New England Patriots in July, he has learned to respect his head coach even more.Meanwhile, Belichick was leaving his new quarterback this week.
Turns out they both got along.
“In any case, you can appreciate its greatness even more,” Newton said Friday at a conference call.”He’s an amazing game instructor. And I don’t think he stands out enough, especially from someone of his caliber and status, who’s been lucky enough to have had the X years he’s been here or even where he’s trained.
“And you sense why he’s doing so well, and not just him, yet they’re his coaches.He does a wonderful task by relying on his coaches to do his homework.And even your players, too. And it’s not unusual subject that you do the job, or else they’re going to locate someone to do the homework.”
It is transparent that Newton, who named the Patriots’ starting quarterback on Thursday, did his homework just two months after Belichick and his partner, while defeating quarterbacks Brian Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham.
“He knows he will put everyone in the most productive position to be successful,” Newton said. “And know why he does certain things. And I didn’t necessarily like him before, however, I think that’s the most important thing for me out here, he doesn’t sacrifice time without focusing on safe exercise.
“Okay, this is the third one is short, be aware of that.All right, we have to have a situation. Okay, this is subsidized.All right, wait, stop, let me explain. Hey, Cam, this and the third.Why do you do safe things? You don’t have to take a break.You have to be late. You can’t have a bag.” Just so that he has this understanding and means in all situations, it’s no wonder that this team has been a huge success over the years.”
Now Newton and Belichick will look to have that good fortune in the 2020 NFL season.
Newton replaces former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who has led the Patriots to record victory records in their 18-season drive..
Newton has the biggest shoes to fill. But his ability to inspire confidence makes him the best man for the job.