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This might help explain exactly why Mac Jones was named the New England Patriots starting quarterback…
And it also explains why Cam Newton was cut.
According to former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich, word from within the team building is that the rookie quarterback was actually the one who was teaching the former MVP and 11-year veteran the playbook. Obviously, it should be the other way around. Even if Newton has only had one extra year in the Patriots system.