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QB Cam Newton reaches 1-year deal with Patriots

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The more I have time to stew on this signing the more I'm starting to love it. The Pats are not going to ask Cam to be the hero like his previous team and risk injury every game. We have great RB's, who can also catch, to make the plays. Cam needs to run the offense and, sure, pick up the occasional yards with his legs when there's minimal risk of getting killed in the open field. Contrary to popular opinion, I think we have a great offense when nearly everybody is healthy. Cam will use it to his great advantage.

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Pats defeat KC again at KC in the AFCCG and advance to another Super Bowl.

Assuming, of course, there's a season.
 

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The more I have time to stew on this signing the more I'm starting to love it. The Pats are not going to ask Cam to be the hero like his previous team and risk injury every game. We have great RB's, who can also catch, to make the plays. Cam needs to run the offense and, sure, pick up the occasional yards with his legs when there's minimal risk of getting killed in the open field. Contrary to popular opinion, I think we have a great offense when nearly everybody is healthy. Cam will use it to his great advantage.

10 - 6

Pats defeat KC again at KC in the AFCCG and advance to another Super Bowl.

Assuming, of course, there's a season.
My bottom line is this.

1. He came dirt Fn Cheap
2. More QB Competition
2. Please dress like a man
 

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So Cam's medical issues were his shoulder and ankle. He was know for arm strength and mobility. There is some basic math here that eluding me.


Simple math is that he has $1 mil to prove that he has healed up and can be the athletic QB he once was.
Or go home if he can't beat out Hoyer for the clip board holder position.
If he is healed up, he will need to put his everything into it to be #1 and working for next years payday.
 

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1. Please dress like a man


Yeah.
This.

I honestly do not care what a man or woman does behind closed doors.
I have had more than a few friends that are gay, guys and girls. I don't care.
Unless you flame it.
Cannot stand that shit.
 

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Simple math is that he has $1 mil to prove that he has healed up and can be the athletic QB he once was.
Or go home if he can't beat out Hoyer for the clip board holder position.
If he is healed up, he will need to put his everything into it to be #1 and working for next years payday.
It is surprising that he signed for so little. But it was his choice and he didn't have much leverage. I wonder if his agent sent a note to every team telling them how low he was willing to sign. I bet a team or 2 would have offered more. Again, that was Cams choice.
 

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It is surprising that he signed for so little. But it was his choice and he didn't have much leverage. I wonder if his agent sent a note to every team telling them how low he was willing to sign. I bet a team or 2 would have offered more. Again, that was Cams choice.


Shefter (who is usually right for a talking head) said he had nowhere else to go.
It was either hang them up or go prove it for dirt fuckin cheap.

Adam Schefter Explains How Cam Newton Wound Up Signing With Patriots
 

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Certainly there was a few teams who would have given him more. I imagine Cam and his agent wanted a starting opportunity and were willing to take less in order to get it. He had no leverage to ask for more plus a chance at starting.

But what were the chances of him walking into a situation where the team is already very good and a likely playoff team with a decent QB(which he believes he is)?

If he starts and takes the Pats to the playoffs(which is a likely scenario) then his offers next year will likely be significantly higher.
 

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But what were the chances of him walking into a situation where the team is already very good and a likely playoff team with a decent QB(which he believes he is)?

If he starts and takes the Pats to the playoffs(which is a likely scenario) then his offers next year will likely be significantly higher.
I agree. I think he narrowed down his choices and accepted a low off. Sherman needs to shut the fuck up with his insinuating that he was paid so little because he is black. He had zero leverage and went to a team he can start for and make the playoffs.
 

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My bottom line is this.

1. He came dirt Fn Cheap
2. More QB Competition
2. Please dress like a man
I still gave your comments a winner for the first two items. Why do you care how he dresses or if he wears anything at all (other than the legal ramifications keeping him off the field)?
 

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Yeah.
This.

I honestly do not care what a man or woman does behind closed doors.
I have had more than a few friends that are gay, guys and girls. I don't care.
Unless you flame it.
Cannot stand that shit.
Given your details here I say fair enough. I'm not a fan of the "flaming" attitude, but only because I don't like any attitude that thrusts someone above others. I don't care what you do behind doors and I don't care if two individuals are modestly affectionate in public, regardless of the combination. I find strength in happiness, especially happiness without arrogance.
 

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This signing helped overshadow some other news about the Pats that came out at about the same time.

Anyone know what that is?
 

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Simple math is that he has $1 mil to prove that he has healed up and can be the athletic QB he once was.
Or go home if he can't beat out Hoyer for the clip board holder position.
If he is healed up, he will need to put his everything into it to be #1 and working for next years payday.

Exactly. If he can handle it Bellichick could be good for him.
 

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My bottom line is this.

1. He came dirt Fn Cheap
2. More QB Competition
2. Please dress like a man

We get a backup or an MVP for $1 million. He walks we get a 3rd round draft pick.
Competition in camp, does Stidham rise or fall?
Either way, it is worth it having Cam for a dollar.
Can you imagine what's going on in the head of the rest of the AFCE right now? Priceless!
 

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He should have signed with Tampa their QB is old as fuck
 

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The new symbol of the Patriots...

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