Cam Newton Had No Issue With Patriots Drafting Mac Jones: 'He Was The Right Pick'
Here's what stood out on the practice field at day two of minicamp for the Patriots.
Now with a year under his belt and a full spring of OTAs and minicamp, the veteran QB is in better position to perform this year for the Patriots.
Stephon Gilmore's absence made news in the morning, but here's what took place with the players who did show up for the mandatory work.
Patriots quarterback Cam Newton's absence due to a hand injury may be short-lived.
Cam Newton is not taking part in any on-field activities after injuring his throwing hand during OTAs, but Patriots head coach Bill Belchick doesn't sound too concerned with the ailment.
Patriots quarterback Cam Newton did not finished Friday's OTA session in Foxboro after suffering a hand injury on the field.
Josh McDaniels is a busy man this summer. He's got four very different quarterbacks to work with at Patriots OTAs, and is hard at work to make sure they're all ready to compete when training camp rolls around at the end of July.
We're getting our first glimpse of Mac Jones in action for the New England Patriots.
OTAs are in full swing in Foxboro, with most of the attention on the Cam Newton-Mac Jones battle at quarterback.
Based on the photos shared by the team, the Patriots appear to have something resembling a full house this week.
Another day, another Julio Jones report involving the Patriots.
Julian Edelman will be watching the upcoming Patriots season from afar as a former player, but he still sounds pretty invested in all things New England football -- especially the quarterback competition between Cam Newton and Mac Jones.
While there's a long way to go between now and Week 1, ESPN's Dan Orlovsky said Monday that the Patriots should put the rookie under center as soon as possible.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft was pretty elated that the team was able to get a potential QB of the future in Mac Jones -- and they didn't even have to trade up to draft him.
The starting quarterback job will not simply be handed to Mac Jones. He'll have to earn it. For now, the title belongs to Cam Newton.
"Yeah, I mean, at the end of the day, you kind of want to just get the right fit. And I feel like secretly I really wanted to go to the Patriots all along."
Cam Newton is apparently not part of the group skipping out on the Patriots' offseason training sessions.
"Look, the quarterback is the most important position on the team. We know that. He touches the ball over 70 times [per game]. So one way or another, we have to get that position solidified."
Cam Newton is an NFL MVP, a collegiate national champion, and a bona fide sports superstar. He can now add "Professional Interviewer" to his lengthy résumé.
Bill Belichick might not be done -- and he might still be looking to target the most important position on the field.
You can have some question marks in certain areas, but you should have no doubt about this: The New England Patriots are once again a very good football team.
"Of course, of course," Van Noy said. "I want to talk to Cam. I mean I feel like me and Cam have a similar mindset, and that's to win, and I'm excited to work with him.
One of the first people to reach out to wide receiver Kendrick Bourne after he signed with the Patriots was his new quarterback, Cam Newton, who Bourne is confident will bounce back for New England in 2021.
Last year, during a painfully rough season, Cam Newton said that he tuned out the doubters and critics who were picking apart his play. This offseason, though, he's listening.
Facing personal challenges and giving to others makes Boston College's Ismael Zamor this week's BZ's MVP.
Two people were seriously hurt and rushed to hospitals, after a dramatic boat crash in Hingham Bay, Hingham, first responders said.
Masataka Yoshida homered and had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-10 on Friday night.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Two people were seriously hurt and rushed to hospitals, after a dramatic boat crash in Hingham Bay, Hingham, first responders said.
A man charged with stabbing his father to death in Plymouth, Massachusetts told police he "snapped," prosecutors said Friday.
After a baby boy died when he was left in a hot car in Massachusetts this week, experts are offering advice to parents and pet owners on how to prevent similar tragedies.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester is celebrating 50 years of saving young lives.
Doctors at Shriners Children's Boston are warning parents about a candied fruit trend on TikTok that can cause serious burns, especially in children.
Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have found that a common, painful rash could be linked to symptoms of dementia.
Could you spot a deepfake video? A WBZ-TV I-Team survey found more than half of those who took the test failed.
Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
Nurses told the I-Team they had no idea cameras were being mounted in operating rooms until after they were installed in early June.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
A new report says Massachusetts is the best state to live in. But experts say you should really take a closer look before celebrating.
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are expected to provide details of their economic policies this week.
A political expert is using a different way to find out what are people saying about former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November's election.
Even with a heavily Democratic legislature, Massachusetts's leaders have trouble finding common ground. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller talks with Doug Howgate, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
Donald Trump's comments about Kamala Harris' race reminded Jon Keller of Trump's infamous comments insulting war hero Sen. John McCain.
Some New England orchards made Yelp's list of the best U.S. apple picking spots.
Multiple Big Lots stores in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire are set to close, according to the retailer's website.
Massachusetts is getting ready to hold its 2024 tax free weekend. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday.
It was a scary Monday for those who watch stocks closely and those who have retirement funds tied up in 401k accounts.
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Facing personal challenges and giving to others makes Boston College's Ismael Zamor this week's BZ's MVP.
Masataka Yoshida homered and had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-10 on Friday night.
Now that he's healthy again, Raekwon McMillan is making a strong case to earn an important role on the New England defense.
Triston Casas is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Red Sox lineup Friday night as the team continues its four-game series against the Orioles in Baltimore.
The Red Sox are turning to a familiar face for some help in their rotation, reportedly bringing back veteran Rich Hill for his eighth stint with the organization.
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are part of a heist gone wrong in a new Dunkin' ad to promote "The Instigators."
Two orphaned cougars have found a new home at the Stone Zoo in Massachusetts.
A young whale's presence in Boston Harbor could delay ferries in the area.
A one-in-30-million orange lobster in Maine is a little less rare now after giving birth.
Bears that are no longer afraid of humans are trailing New Hampshire campers in search of food.