Patriots: Cam Newton-Mac Jones high-five incident sums up their relationship

The New England Patriots capped off their preseason slate with a 22-20 win over the New York Giants on Sunday night.

There was a lot to like about the performance. Not only did the Pats’ pass rush continue to show signs that it could be a dominant force this season, but JJ Taylor once again stole the show in the backfield, posting 76 rushing yards on nine carries.

That’s all we have to say about that. After all, fans are fixated on the ongoing quarterback competition between Cam Newton and Mac Jones.

Given the performance Jones turned in, the No. 15 overall pick only strengthened his chances of being named the Week 1 starter.

Despite being a rookie, Jones is showing great chemistry with his receivers. However, the same can’t be said regarding his rapport with Newton.

After Jones threw his first NFL touchdown in the third quarter, Newton desperately wanted to give his teammate a high-five. The only problem? Jones had no idea the former MVP was trying to chase him down.

This high-five incident between Cam Newton and Mac Jones is a must-see for Patriots fans.

We’ve all been there.

You really can’t fault Jones for leaving Newton hanging … even though Newton waited for a good 10 seconds for Jones to acknowledge him. The rookie’s adrenaline was probably through the roof after he connected with Isaiah Zuber for his first TD and he already had teammates lined up on the sidelines waiting to congratulate him.

In many ways, this incident perfectly sums up their relationship. It might not seem like it given that fans and the media are pinning them against each other, but the two quarterbacks are actually incredibly close behind the scenes.

Whenever Newton is given the opportunity to speak on Jones, he lauds the 22-year-old’s talent and gives the Patriots major credit for drafting him.

The same can be said for Jones, who praised Newton’s leadership after their hilarious miscommunication on Cam’s high-five attempt.

Here’s Jones addressing the incident in his postgame presser.

This is just awesome. The best part? Despite the fact that they’re entrenched in a nationally-covered QB competition, Newton and Jones are both rooting for each other.

Regardless of who wins the starting job — and when Jones eventually takes over on a permanent basis –you can bet that they’ll be sharing laughs on the sidelines and in the locker room throughout the season.

What more could Bill Belichick ask for?

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