FOXB OUG, MASS. – Why Newton said it was hard to find words to describe his feelings about his new role with the New England Patriots.
Newton was named as the team’s starting quarterback, sources confirmed to ESPN, as well as one of his eight captains reported a sharp rise after officially signing with the team on Thursday, July 8th.
“Someone can be the sensible kind, which was roughly expected, but not from me,” Newton said Friday. “Ever since I first spoke to an employee with the team, I’ve wanted to make sure they understand my drive and understand that I’m not giving this a chance, even if it’s shown as soon as possible. As time goes on, I know people know my heart is in the right place.
“As far as this team is concerned, I can do nothing but look after their best interests. Being named as a captain was something that was just as rewarding to hear, but at the same time, now for me the real work kind of start. Is. “
Newton, 31, was asked how he has developed as a leader over the years, including his time with the Carolina Panthers (2011 to 2019).
“Just to be honest with you, I don’t think my caliber person always gets the right part of leadership. [acknowledgment]. I think coming to a team that has respect around the league and the world of sports, to be a captain for them, I think this kind of recognizes me to a degree. But what I’ve done this year is no different than what I’ve done over the years. I think that’s why I couldn’t be captain for the first time, ”he said.
“Whether it’s here, or it’s somewhere else, I think I’ve always grown and matured over the years and taken a little bit of what makes this guy great and applies it to myself, and my own to make it The sizzle that is put on it is mine. But I haven’t changed. “
Named as a starter, coach Bill Belichick briefed the players on Thursday, telling Newton that his reaction was the same as being voted in as captain.
“It’s another spirit that’s hard to explain in words,” he said. “But I have a plan because only when I come here can I be the best player I can be, and be able to coach. And knowing that I will be trained by the best of the game – Josh McDaniels. [quarterbacks] Coach Jade [Fisch] As well as obviously Coach Bellich, and those guys haven’t disappointed me yet. I’m just trying to serve anyway, the shape form I could possibly be. It is my job to discover what that is and to bring it about. “
After undergoing shoulder and leg surgeries over the past two seasons, one of the main questions when Newton first joined the Patriots was about health.
Specific to his health, and if he’s ready for the rigors of a 16-game season, Newton said it doesn’t make much sense to reveal one way or another.
“You don’t really see it until it makes sense to say anything right now,” he said. “Even if I say, ‘I don’t think I am.’ It doesn’t matter if I say ‘I’m ready’. I think the headline will be the headline. At the end of the day, I’m not going to make any promises. I’m just going to show improvement. “
Newton put on a huge smile when asked when he was most excited by what he could do in the Patriots’ offense.
“I think the most exciting thing is that no one knows, and you still don’t know. So you just have to tune in and watch,” he said, referring to the September 13 season against the visiting Miami Dolphins. . “That’s what excites me the most because everyone is asking the same questions. ‘What will they do? Are they going to do this? Are they going to do that?’ I’m not going to tell you. You can’t get all the tricks out of the hat. “
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