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It seems more likely than not that the Patriots will have a different starting quarterback in 2021 than they had in 2020.
But Cam Newton has no plans to retire.
During an appearance on Brandon Marshall’s podcast, the quarterback was quite adamant when asked about the possibility that he could stop playing.
“Surely not! I can’t go out like this. I hear all this talk. My pride won’t allow me to do it,” Newton said, via Karen Guregian of the Boston herald. “There aren’t 32 guys better than me.”
Patriots coaches praised Newton throughout the season as the club finished 7-9 in 2020. But he was one of the least efficient passers in the league, throwing just 2,657 yards with eight touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He also ran for 592 yards with 12 touchdowns and even caught a pair of passes for 35 yards with one touchdown.
Newton is expected to become a free agent when the league’s new year begins on March 17. It’s unclear what his market will be, although his former head coach Ron Rivera kept the door open for a possible meeting in Washington earlier this month.
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