Since signing with the New England Patriots last month, Cam Newton has made one thing clear: He’s willing to prove that people are wrong.
Newton has been on all social media with motivating videos about his return. The 2015 NFL MVP, which was released by the Carolina Panthers in March, has been plagued by injury for the past two seasons and is looking to prove that it’s finally back to 100 percent.
Sure, there are doubts, but Newton has a lot of believers when he begins a new chapter with the Patriots. Several of Newton Pats’ teammates and former Panthers teammates have made it clear that they have high expectations for the 31-year-old.
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Also a believer in Newton is former NFL quarterback Michael Vick, who knows everything about successful second acts in the NFL. Friday in FS1 First Things FirstVick explained why he believes Newton will succeed in New England.
“Cam’s trajectory right now is through the roof,” said Vick. “This is a 2.0 opportunity for Cam. She appears to be in top form and has a chip on her shoulder. Sometimes after being beaten for so many years, after feeling like you’ve put yourself to work and feel like you’ve gained control, humiliating experiences occur.
“I feel like Cam has been humiliated to some degree and is eager to turn around and show everyone that he is still a perennial quarterback in the National Football League. So this is the perfect platform for him. Obviously there is a lot of work to do between now and the time the season starts, but I think this young man is ready for the challenge in front of him. “
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“Cam Newton’s career is through the roof … Cam has been humiliated to some degree and is eager to turn around and show everyone that he is still a perennial QB in the NFL.” – @MichaelVick pic.twitter.com/mb3mYJfZsv
– First things first (@ FTFonFS1) July 17, 2020
Newton will fight second-year QB Jarrett Stidham at camp for the initial job. As Newton was motivated in his recent workouts and social media posts, the real work begins later this month when boot camp begins.
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