Newton's Not As Likely To Get Benched In 2021 As Some May Think.

Cam Newton in 2020 was more to blame for his problems than any of the excuses listed for him. He is partially to blame for the lack of productivity from his pass catchers. And yes, he is partially to blame for why the Patriots didn't win more games. Even with that said, Newton should be the opening day starter.

If the Patriots are having a losing season, there's a better chance that Belichick will pull Newton and give Mac Jones time but at the same time, Belichick might keep Jones on the bench to keep him from getting hurt in a wash season. Maybe on occasion, using him like they have Stidham in the past.

If the Patriots are winning Cam is less likely to get benched. Why, because Newton is doing just enough on offense for the team to win at bare minimum. Jones might come in at the end of games. All Newton has to do is not be any worse than last year and move the football more efficiently down field. Jones should play late, if the Patriots get a big lead.

If Cam Newton is struggling to get the ball to pass catchers again and the offense is leaving too many points on the field due to poor quarterback play, the odds of a switch increase but there's no guarentee that a switch happens. Regardless of the Patriots record.

The Patriots are going to pound the ball and hope that it opens up play fakes or play action passes. And people expect to see a lot of 12, 13, 14, 22, 23, and possibly a 15 personnel (5TE) set. We saw that as slow as he is, Newton can still run the football. So as long as he can dink and dunk better than last season, spread the ball around, throw to open receivers, and actually throw catchable passes; Newton won't be benched but again it's all on Cam.