It’s safe to say that the post-<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tom Brady</a> era didn’t get off to the best of starts. The <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/new-england-patriots-t92316" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New England Patriots</a> failed to make the playoffs and were one of the most disappointing teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl-t20281" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFL</a> last season.
And, while everybody was rooting for Cam Newton to have a big bounce-back year and silence his critics, he was far from his MVP level. Some even question whether he’ll ever be good enough to be a starter in the league again.
That’s why some fans believe that the Patriots should just unleash <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/cam-newton-reveals-the-best-part-about-mac-jones-20210813-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mac Jones</a> right away. Jones was a stud at Alabama and was shown glimpses of great play in the preseason. Bill Belichick, however, would rather pull the breaks on that thought.
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<h2>Patriots News: Bill Belichick Gives Nod To Cam Newton, Says Mac Jones Needs To Be Better Than Him</h2>
While Belichick acknowledges that Mac Jones has done a solid job thus far, he’ll continue to roll with Cam as the starter for the time being, citing his familiarity with the team’s offense as the main reason:
“The fact that Cam started last year, and he’s here, somebody would have to play better than him. Training camp is all about competition,” Belichick said, as quoted by ProFootballTalk. “First of all, offensively, we have a much better balanced team. We’ve added some players that bring an explosive element to our offense … Cam is way more comfortable.”

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<h2>Josh McDaniels Weighs In On The Patriots’ Quarterback Situation</h2>
The Patriots have a good problem on their hands, according to Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels. He recently opened up on how much effort both quarterbacks are putting in and how he’s not even worried about making a decision just yet:
“I know this is going to sound silly, but I haven’t really worried about it,” McDaniels said in a press conference. “I think that decision from Bill will be made when the time is right to make it. Cam certainly is the starter now, and he has done a good job. He has gone in there, he played well the other night. He’s practiced well. But I know those guys are really competing hard and we’re giving them an opportunity to compete and play a lot of football.”
“I am very pleased with the effort that we’re putting in at the quarterback position, the improvements we’re making and the way that we’re attempting to run the offense. Everything isn’t perfect. We still have a long way to go and things we can work on and improve and make better, but I think the desire to do it, the way we want to do it to the standard that we’re trying to hold them to I think is right where we want it to be,”McDaniels concluded.

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When healthy, Cam Newton has proven to be one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in NFL history. Hopefully, he’ll be able to stay on the gridiron and prove his doubters wrong once and for all. But if not, the Patriots can rest assure that they have a stud waiting in line.

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Bill Belichick got real on Mac Jones' chances of starting over Cam Newton

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Let’s be honest for a second. It’ll take decades – if ever – before the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/new-england-patriots-t92316" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New England Patriots</a> forget about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tom Brady</a>, arguably the greatest player in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl-t20281" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFL</a> history. But, judging by what we’ve seen thus far, it may not take long before they have a new franchise quarterback.
The Patriots struggled mightily with Cam Newton carrying Brady’s torch last season but missing the playoffs ended up being a blessing in disguise. They got the 15th pick in the Draft and used it to build towards the future.
And that future may not be that far ahead, as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/julian-edelman-issues-a-strong-warning-for-patriots-rookie-mac-jones-20210523-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mac Jones</a> had an impressive preseason debut and some believe that could swoop in and take the starting quarterback job at some point next season.
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<h2>Mac Jones Gets Standing Ovation At Gilette Stadium</h2>
While far from ready, Jones was pretty impressive during his first game. He played with poise, was in control, and completed some tough passes. He finished 13/19 for 87 yards and looked pretty confident all night long.

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My goodness. Mac Jones put this ball right on Kristian Wilkerson’s hands (and only where the WR could catch it). ���� <a href="https://t.co/odjmGeahQP">pic.twitter.com/odjmGeahQP</a>
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<h2>Cam Newton Praises Jones’ Work Ethic</h2>
That’s why Newton didn’t hesitate to shower the rookie in praise, claiming that the best part about him is his work ethic and how hard he works to perfect his craft and be a better player every single day:

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“He came and talked to me, and we talked it out about just his expectation. Every young quarterback goes through it — the excitement, the anticipation,” Newton told Mike Reiss of ESPN. “He wants to be so perfect, and I see his preparation is always pristine. That’s what I admire about him. Everybody learns different, but he’s just going to keep getting better, and we’re going to be here for each other along this whole process.”
Newton may be the starter – for now – as Jones still isn’t ready to be out there. But it doesn’t seem like he’ll need a lot of time to show why he was one of the best quarterbacks in college football.

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Cam Newton reveals the best part about Mac Jones

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It’s not usual to see the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/new-england-patriots-t92316" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New England Patriots </a>take an offensive player in the first round of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl-t20281" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFL</a> Draft. Hell, it’s even stranger to see them take a quarterback. The post-<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/tom-brady-t75921" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tom Brady </a>era didn’t get off to the best start, Robert Kraft is not the one to just sit and wait.
The scariest dynasty of the past two decades missed the playoffs last year with Cam Newton under center. And, even though he’s likely going to start next season as well, it’s clear that he’s not the long-term answer at Foxboro.
That’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bill Belichick </a>set his sights on Alabama standout Mac Jones with the 15th overall pick. He could be a franchise quarterback in the making, but he’ll have to handle otherworldly pressure if he wants to make it in New England, according to Julian Edelman.
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<h2>Julian Edelman Says Mac Jones Will Be Under A Lot Of Pressure</h2>
“He needs to have that eye,” Edelman said on Michael Irvin’s podcast, as quoted by ProFootballTalk. “He needs to have that confidence. (…) What are you going to do? This kid, it’s not easy playing in New England, especially after Tom Brady, if he gets the opportunity and beats out the other guy. This ain’t going to be easy. This town is tough. This town is mean. This town is blue-collar. Boston people, the New England people, they want winning. They’re used to that in all sports. The kid’s going to have a lot of pressure.”
Edelman sure knows one thing or two about succeeding in Foxboro. He was Tom Brady’s go-to guy in the playoffs more often than not and earned Belichick’s respect thanks to his work ethic and toughness. Now, it’ll be up to Mac Jones to live up to those standards:
 
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“When you play on Bill teams, [first-round picks] are usually defensive ends,” Edelman added. “Those are usually corners. We usually have the 28th pick or something — we’re getting a defensive player. That’s how Bill builds a team. But if you come in and you’re a quarterback drafted by Bill Belichick, I mean, let’s go, buddy.”
There’s no denying that Jones has the talent and upside to become New England’s franchise cornerstone going forward. Then again, we’ve seen countless college stars crumble under pressure when they make it to the league.

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