New England Patriots links 6/30/20 - Fresh options, new tools for Josh McDaniels’ offense

TEAM TALK

• Paul Perillo analyzes the Cam Newton signing and highlights how the offense can take a potential jump.
• Gillette Stadium to continue to host Blood Drives through the end of July.
• From NFL Network: Mike Giadi and Mike Garafolo break down expectations for QB Cam Newton and how a new Patriots assistant could be pivotal. (2.47 min. video)
• Do Your Part: Patriots All Access Special. Steve Burton hosts an unfiltered dialogue with Patriots players, coaches, and personnel staff on issues of race, equality, and social justice. (42.55 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Andrew Callahan explains how the Patriots offense can and should change around Cam Newton.
• Evan Lazar asserts there’s no QB competition in New England if Cam Newton is healthy.
• Luke Ervin (PatsBuzz) Initial Thoughts: Cam Newton signs with the Patriots. “Should we really have been surprised by this signing? No. The Bill Belichick era has brought two consistent things: winning and signing low-risk high-reward veterans to incentive-heavy deals.”
• Christopher Price gives us 5 takeaways from the Cam Newton signing. 1. This is a lightning-bolt move.
• Mark Daniels thinks the Patriots find a win-win move with signing Cam Newton. “When you’re rebuilding your quarterback depth chart, the smartest play is to create competition.”
• Matt Dolloff sees in Cam Newton a motivated man who looks like he’s ready to prove some people wrong.
• Matt Dolloff notes Cam Newton reportedly wasn’t guaranteed the starting job with the Patriots.
• Tom Keegan says there’s no need to bench Jarrett Stidham just yet.
• Katie McInerney tells Patriots fans what they should know about Cam Newton.
• The Boston Herald offers a look at pre-Patriot Cam Newton through the years.
• Rob Bradford hears from Jason and Devin McCourty on their “Double Coverage” podcast, explaining why newly-acquired QB Cam Newton is going to fit in just fine with the Patriots.
• Phil Perry believes if Cam Newton is healthy and can recapture his 2018 form, the Patriots should win the AFC East.
• Ryan Hannable highlights WEEI guest Sam Monson (Pro Football Focus) on why he has his doubts about Cam Newton fitting in with Patriots
• CBS Boston reports the Patriots odds to win AFC East, Super Bowl improve slightly after signing Cam Newton.
• Logan Mullen NFL Rumors: How execs around league reacted to Cam Newton-Patriots news.
• Ryan Hannable can’t figure out what exactly the Patriots are trying to do in 2020 and blames the ‘mixed messages’ sent by the team this offseason. /I dunno... build a winning team, maybe?
• Mike Reiss answers questions on the significance of the ‘precedent-setting’ punishment handed down to the Patriots for their filming violation.
• Michael Hurley nails it with five reasons why the Patriots’ penalty for the Bengals video incident is completely ridiculous. /Amen, brother.
• Ty Anderson mentions how the NFL basically punishes the Patriots for the league’s inability to link the footage from the Bengals filming incident, directly to Bill Belichick or to any team employee.
• Nicole Yang highlights Jacoby Brissett on the McCourty twins “Double Coverage” podcast, on getting drafted, and then traded by the Patriots.
• Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate and Zac Blackerby (Locked On Auburn) discuss the Cam Newton signing, and what it potentially means for Jarrett Stidham; Plus, the Pats punishment for film-gate. (42 min.)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Albert Breer (SI) Monday Afternoon QB: Could the 2011 lockout give us one hint why the Patriots wanted Cam Newton? Plus, notes on the QB market, Patriots latest penalties; More.
• Bill Barnwell (ESPN) Grading Cam Newton’s move to the Patriots: Little risk, huge potential and a new-look Patriots offense. A-.
• Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Cam Newton to Patriots: Bill Belichick finds low-risk, high-reward option as Tom Brady’s successor.
• Doug Farrar (TouchdownWire) Why Cam Newton to the Patriots makes all the sense in the world.
• Nate Davis (USA Today) Nine reasons why Patriots won’t win Super Bowl LV with Cam Newton. 1. History: Super Bowl-era dynasties don’t sustain themselves once the quarterback leaves. /Par for the course from Nate Davis, lol.
• Ben Shpigel (NY Times) Bill Belichick never tipped his post-Brady plan. Now, it’s clear.
• Steve Serby (NY Post) Cam Newton may have just saved the Patriots dynasty.
• Adam Kilgore (Washington Post) Cam Newton plays for Bill Belichick now — and the possibilities are endless.
• Chris Trapasso (CBS Sports) Cam Newton to Patriots: Does move kill New England’s chances at Trevor Lawrence or Justin Fields?
• Ryan Dunleavy (NY Post) Cam Newton is better for Patriots than Tom Brady: NFL insider.
• Ryan Dunleavy (NY Post) Jamal Adams ‘salutes’ Bill Belichick for signing Cam Newton.
• Dakota Randall notes the NY Post ran a cover trolling the ‘cheating’ Patriots after Cam Newton signing.
• David Newton (ESPN) Why Cam Newton fits better with Patriots than current Panthers.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Cam Newton moves into Top 10 in MVP odds.
• Bryan DeArdo (CBS Sports) Patriots penalized a 2021 NFL Draft pick, $1.1 million as punishment for 2019 recording of Bengals: Team’s television crew was discovered recording from the Bengals’ press box. /Discovered? They had permission!
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Some teams may not bring rookies in early.
• Bryan DeArdo (CBS Sports) Ranking NFL’s top five rivalries of 1980s.
• Get Up (ESPN) Stephen A. Smith says the Patriots will be better off with Cam Newton than Tom Brady. (2.23 min. video)
• Get Up (ESPN) Are Patriots Super Bowl contenders with Cam? (2.12 min. video)
• NFL Throwback (NFL.com) 10 longest win streaks of the Super Bowl era. (18.33 min. video) No. 1: 2003-04 Patriots’ 21-game win streak.

EXTRACURRICULAR

• Report (AP) Former Patriots defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel wins assistant coach achievement award
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFLPA requires agents to advise players on risks of COVID-19. /AKA avoiding lawsuits.
• Ken Belson (NY Times) Florida Court will hear video appeal this week in Robert Kraft case.