Extend Newton

[Ochmed Jones]

Curran is doing some really bad drugs.

we need to move Newton along just like the rest of the garbage that we normally move along.

 

[Drunken Cicerone]

If Patriots actually do draft a QB early in this years draft than Newton is getting resigned ahead of whoever they draft.

 

[captain stone]

Tom e Curran said there is a possibility cam newton is back. He isn't going to command a high salary.

Assuming the patriots dont go out and sign someone like Jimmy G they could get him back for 10-15million as a bridge type deal and draft a QB high.

While his performance hasn't been there it seems he has been a great teammate and mentor to young guys like meyers

Depending on how the rest of the season goes I wouldn't hate re-signing him in the $7.5-12.5M range...tops...IF he finishes healthy, more fundamentally sound & less clueless than he was after the bye/coronavirus break...This next game is more important for him than it is for us really...

 

[RIpats88]

Curran is doing some really bad drugs.

we need to move Newton along just like the rest of the garbage that we normally move along.

Well maybe Bill thinks came production is a product of what is around him.

Also if you draft a guy by all accounts Cam newton has been a great teammate.

I personally want Jimmy G back. But bill definitely isn't going to tank

 

[borg]

Depending on how the rest of the season goes I wouldn't hate re-signing him in the $7.5-12.5M range...tops...IF he finishes healthy, more fundamentally sound & less clueless than he was after the bye/coronavirus break...This next game is more important for him than it is for us really...

Cam has crashed and Cam has flashed.....and I definitely believe he can be more successful the longer has stays in the system, and most importantly, if the team can expand his target options.

Right now, he is the only QB in the league playing without a pass catching TE option.
He is the only QB in the league playing without even one legitimate end zone target.
The dysfunctional offense is a direct result of the dysfunctional roster

Despite the roster deficiencies, Cam has been fairly accurate...68%.
By comparison, Tompa is at 65% this year
(Note: I conveniently ignored Brady's TDs, yds, wins, etc)

I suspect Bill will be far more excited bringing 'one year in the system' Cam back than starting from scratch again next offseason.
A modest priced bridge QB with experience in the system .....who can flash..... has value.

 

[XLIX]

I don’t see Belichick doing *anything* until the 9ers make their move with Jimmy.

 

[p8ryts]

I'm still undecided on Cam. He has done some good things and some bad things. He has a great attitude. Can he keep that up? His mechanics have been awful but against the Jets there appeared to me to only be a couple of "OMG"s. But against the Jets they ran a Patriots offense not a Cam offense like they had been running previously. Now was this game a one off? Beats me. Suddenly I'm ready to take a second look at his future performances. If he continues to play that brand of football he might be the guy for next year. Yes, we should still draft a developmental QB (also known as crapshoot, regardless of how high the pick) but is there anyone else we might get better than Cam might be? Personally I would like Teddy Bridgewater but pretty sure he is a keeper in Carolina. BB is not going to pay someone like Dak Prescott or Matt Stafford, Matt Ryan, Deshaun Watson or any other of that ilk. Even Jimmy G, who I like will be to rich for BB's blood. Sure don't think Andy Dalton or Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota are better than Cam. Still haven't given up on Stidham but! So I'm watching the rest of the year and hoping Cam can be the man. Not because I'm a big Cam fan but because I'm a big Pats fan and want the best for the team.

 

[RIpats88]

I'm still undecided on Cam. He has done some good things and some bad things. He has a great attitude. Can he keep that up? His mechanics have been awful but against the Jets there appeared to me to only be a couple of "OMG"s. But against the Jets they ran a Patriots offense not a Cam offense like they had been running previously. Now was this game a one off? Beats me. Suddenly I'm ready to take a second look at his future performances. If he continues to play that brand of football he might be the guy for next year. Yes, we should still draft a developmental QB (also known as crapshoot, regardless of how high the pick) but is there anyone else we might get better than Cam might be? Personally I would like Teddy Bridgewater but pretty sure he is a keeper in Carolina. BB is not going to pay someone like Dak Prescott or Matt Stafford, Matt Ryan, Deshaun Watson or any other of that ilk. Even Jimmy G, who I like will be to rich for BB's blood. Sure don't think Andy Dalton or Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota are better than Cam. Still haven't given up on Stidham but! So I'm watching the rest of the year and hoping Cam can be the man. Not because I'm a big Cam fan but because I'm a big Pats fan and want the best for the team.

I don't think it's a coincidence that as Meyers looks like a legit receiver and gets playing time Cam newton looks better.

 

[jah]

The way Cam has been playing, his market next season should be as a top backup. I think we could easily be buyers in such a market.

 

[mgteich]

The way Cam has been playing, his market next season should be as a top backup. I think we could easily be buyers in such a market.

I agree that top backups may cost a bit less than this year. What were this year's prices?

 

[jah]

I agree that top backups may cost a bit less than this year. What were this year's prices?

I think Mariota and Taysom Hill were the most expensive backups to get new contracts in 2020, and they were in the $8-10M/year range. Not sure if I would want Newton back for quite that much though. I don't think I would pay anyone that much to be a backup.

 

[sb1]

FA QB's for 2021:
2021 NFL Free Agents Tracker
Not a whole lot there unless you want to take a shot at a 29 year old Dak if he's healthy and the Cowboys move on. Or Winston if you want to build an offense for him.

2022 looks a lot more interesting. Ben, Brees, Brady won't come here. But then you have guys like Mayfield, Darnold, Allen, Lamar. Say what you want about Darnold, his team blows and might benefit from a change in scenery.

 

[p8ryts]

I think Mariota and Taysom Hill were the most expensive backups to get new contracts in 2020, and they were in the $8-10M/year range. Not sure if I would want Newton back for quite that much though. I don't think I would pay anyone that much to be a backup.

I think if Newton is retained he would be unlikely to be a backup.

 

[p8ryts]

FA QB's for 2021:
2021 NFL Free Agents Tracker
Not a whole lot there unless you want to take a shot at a 29 year old Dak if he's healthy and the Cowboys move on. Or Winston if you want to build an offense for him.

2022 looks a lot more interesting. Ben, Brees, Brady won't come here. But then you have guys like Mayfield, Darnold, Allen, Lamar. Say what you want about Darnold, his team blows and might benefit from a change in scenery.

Probably they will be to expensive but Darnold might be a possibility. Probably not a good thing Josh McKown is one of the more attractive on this list along with Fitzy.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

id still be up for an extension at the right price and heavy incentives. Still half a season to go but if he duplicates the first half hes a capable starter, and this is with jacoby myers and byrd his only recieving targets. This is probably the worst receiving set weve had in the bb era and hes helped the offense look formidable in every game but the 2 post covid . In the meantime we can look for options through the draft.

 

[203Pat]

Probably they will be to expensive but Darnold might be a possibility. Probably not a good thing Josh McKown is one of the more attractive on this list along with Fitzy.

I would like Darnold but I have a feeling we would have to pay extra to get him. If everyone else is offering a three we have to offer at least a two. No way the Jets want to see him come here and turn into a star.

 

[mgteich]

id still be up for an extension at the right price and heavy incentives. Still half a season to go but if he duplicates the first half hes a capable starter, and this is with jacoby myers and byrd his only recieving targets. This is probably the worst receiving set weve had in the bb era and hes helped the offense look formidable in every game but the 2 post covid . In the meantime we can look for options through the draft.

I presume you are suggesting that we will succeed by choosing to get our receivers in the draft.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

I presume you are suggesting that we will succeed by choosing to get our receivers in the draft.

I meant look for future qb options through the draft to groom, with cam back on a short term deal if he has a similar 2nd half. Wr needs addressed as well, doesn’t matter to me through what route.

 

[captain stone]

Probably they will be to expensive but Darnold might be a possibility. Probably not a good thing Josh McKown is one of the more attractive on this list along with Fitzy.

I didn't see his name on that list, but I wouldn't mind if McD & Fisch take a look at Josh Rosen if he becomes available...There might still be something there...

 

[Jangles]

Tom e Curran said there is a possibility cam newton is back. He isn't going to command a high salary.

Assuming the patriots dont go out and sign someone like Jimmy G they could get him back for 10-15million as a bridge type deal and draft a QB high.

While his performance hasn't been there it seems he has been a great teammate and mentor to young guys like meyers

draft a QB high?

that’s seems unrealistic. Surely there will be a CB projected as a 3rd talent that Bill will see All Pro possibilities in