Bill Belichick opens up about Cam Newton

Bill Belichick declined to speak about any specific roster cut shortly after the released quarterback . Newton, the Patriots Brandon Morrow Jersey ' starter during the 2020 season, was the NFL's most notable cut. Newton has been replaced by rookie quarterback , who will be the first Patriots rookie quarterback to start in Week 1 since Drew Bledsoe did so in 1993.Belichick during his appearance Tuesday on WEEI's The Greg Hill Show. The longtime Patriots coach once again praised Newton, the league's MVP back in 2015. "It's always difficult when you have to reduce your roster," Belichick said. "A lot of guys Andre Dawson Jersey that worked hard. A lot of guys that performed well and had either good years for us, or good careers. I respect all those things, but each year is its own year and I have to do what I feel like is best for the football team and so regards to every decision, that's what I try to do. It's always Kerry Wood Jersey tough to tell guys who have worked hard and have given you all they had that you're not able to keep them."I have nothing but positive thoughts and feelings for Cam. He came in here, he worked hard. He gave us everything we had. Right now, our future is going to be Mac Jones at quarterback, and that is where we're going Kris Bryant Jersey to go." Belichick is no stranger to making tough decisions at the quarterback position. In 2001, he stuck with then second-year quarterback as his starter after Brady played well in relief of Bledsoe, who mi sed two months of the season after suffering a severe chest injury. The '01 Patriots would not lose another game following Belichick's announcement, as Brady helped lead New England to its first of sixSuper Bowl titles.While everyone in New England hopes that Jones' story plays out similarly, the question regarding Newton continues to be where he Mike Montgomery Jersey will get his next opportunity. CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora recently named the , , , and as , who rushed for 12 scores while completing nearly 66% of his throws during his lone season with the Patriots.