Cam Newton is proving that winning is everything
By Dean Jones
How Cam Newton is helping the Patriots
The fact that the Patriots are still in the postseason hunt is extraordinary. This was supposed to be a period of transition for the organization after Tom Brady departed for pastures new after a historic spell with the organization that brought no fewer than six Super Bowl wins.
Instead, they find themselves right in the playoff mix.
And Cam Newton deserves a tremendous amount of credit for that.
Consider what Newton has been through to get to this point:
- 18 months on the sidelines with foot and shoulder injuries
- Limited time in training camp to develop chemistry
- Contracting COVID-19 when momentum was building
- A less than productive wide receiver group
If that doesn’t tell you all about Newton’s resolve, then I don’t know what will.
The former Carolina Panthers icon now has 11 rushing touchdowns on the season despite missing one game with COVID-19. He is on course to break his own record in this particular category if Newton continues this trend moving forward and it might even come with a chance to make a further impression at the knockout stage.
Nobody is rooting for the former No. 1 overall pick more than Carolina’s fanbase, who worshipped the player during his time with the franchise. He’s worked exceptionally hard to get himself to this point and a strong end to the campaign could see some big-money coming his way in 2021.