Cam Newton: “This green room is full of guys who want to be part of the solution involving me”; Watch New England Patriots Against Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, 1.15am, Tuesday (December 29)
Last updated: 22/12/20 5:02 pm
Cam Newton has thrown just five touchdowns to 10 interceptions in his 13 starts for the Patriots
Cam Newton has refused to retire after a disappointing 2020 season that saw him go 6-7 as a starter with the New England Patriots.
Newton, 31, signed a one-year deal with the Patriots on time – a reported deal worth up to $ 7.5m – but has struggled for consistency as New has lost. England out on the playoffs for the first time since 2008.
The 2015 league MVP threw just five rounds and 10 interceptions in its 13 starts, although it ran for 11 scores – the highest sum since its 2011 rookie season (14).
In a statement published on his Instagram account, Newton spoke of his disappointment that things had not been planned in New England and his decision to put that right.
“Dear Patriot Nation, I am the first to tell you that this year has not been accepted in more ways than one !!” Newton wrote. “And the level was set and never was; and unfortunately we (I) didn’t live up to what that level was always or consistently enough !!
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“That being said the answer (s) are in the locker room and one thing I do know about this primary is that this locker room is full of guys who want to be part of the solution. including me !!
“Everything being considered; you don’t see ‘finger pointing’ or ‘making excuses’ but putting more (more) responsibility on the boys (me) for doing the work !! I think talking myself and others when I say Accept the challenge !! “
Newton was a little confused by a comment in which he described the Patriots as “guys who don’t get it,” which he explained was not “as negative as it sounds” when he appeared on it WEEI – a sports radio station in New England.
“We rely on a lot of people who are not used to the pressures of being a New England Patriots player,” Newton said. “And honestly, if I’m being honest and truthful, I’m one of those players.”
The Patriots’ 22-12 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday officially wiped the team out of postseason turmoil, with Newton insisting he can’t “go out like this,” believing he has a lot to do. still confirm if he gets the chance.
“I have a lot of football left. I still want to play football. I want to be better,” Newton said.
“I’m going to leave it to the people I’ve been leaving with since day one. I’m still on the job interview, to be honest with you.”
Watch Cam Newton and the New England Patriots in action against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, live on Sky Sports NFL from 1.15am, Tuesday (December 29).