Patriots: Bill Belichick’s comments on Cam Newton situation seem fishy
Accusing the New England Patriots of nefarious conspiratorial behavior is nothing new over the last 20 years, and it’s understandably frustrating for fans to have to hear and read about it so often.
We really hate to beat the dead horse, but we can’t help but question the bizarre situation surrounding Cam Newton. A “misunderstanding” has the former MVP away from the team until at least Thursday.
Newton traveled to a “Patriots-approved” medical appointment outside of the New England area, but the manner in which he conducted the COVID tests did not align with the NFL’s new protocols.
Really? One of the most calculated organizations that spend endless attention to detail couldn’t ensure this trip would go smoothly for Newton?
Mistakes happen. Human error is perhaps more prevalent than ever. But Bill Belichick? The Patriot Way? When do we see rudimentary stuff like this slip through the cracks? Again, no accusations here … but something seems off.
And now Belichick is offering some vague/bizarre commentary about the whole ordeal which has us thinking … conspiracy!
Belichick won’t answer whether players being unvaccinated will factor into his decision-making, whether Newton’s situation was preventable or if Cam will ply in Sunday’s preseason game.
— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) August 24, 2021
Bill Belichick’s comments on Patriots QB situation seem … fishy.
Why can’t we elaborate further on the “misunderstanding”? It sure is classic Belichick not to divulge any further into a topic regardless of its magnitude, but what’s equally bizarre is that he managed to speak loudly on the ripple effect Newton’s situation has on the QB competition.
So instead of providing some insight with regard to what happened with Newton, since the new COVID protocols are going to affect every NFL team all season long, Belichick goes ahead and stokes the QB1 flames and offers a window for rookie Mac Jones to make his presence known over the next few days.
Saying so much with so few words. https://t.co/Lqcneboapw
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 24, 2021
You know what we’re getting at, but we’re not going to say it. The context clues are enough. The decision to speak on one of the two topics says a lot.
And not too long after this news broke, reports surfaced suggesting that the Patriots were “frustrated” with Newton over this situation, which kind of aligns with Belichick’s comments on Jones now having an “opportunity” with the veteran on the shelf.
The shelf they kind of, sort of put him on.
The Patriots don’t play the Giants until 6 p.m. on Sunday, but it’s unclear if Newton will be ready by then. For now, Jones has a few days to prove to the coaching staff he’s capable of handling starting duties … which might be what the team wants considering they drafted him after they signed Newton and have been supportive of the rookie all offseason long.
Is it possible the stench of Newton’s 2020 season has yet to dissipate with his performance in training camp and throughout August? Again, just posing a question, because a lot seems “off” here.
