New England Patriots links 7/01/20 - Receivers still need to get separation with Cam Newton at QB

LOCAL LINKS

• Karen Guregian suggests Cam Newton’s mobility will make it easier for receivers to get open.
• Ryan Hannable thumbnails five Patriots (3 WRs, 2 RBs) who benefit the most from the Cam Newton signing.
• Ethan Roy (FullPressCoverage) Why the Cam Newton deal is perfect for both sides.
• Andrew Callahan reports Cam Newton and Mohamed Sanu have already been working out together.
• David Latham (LastWordOnSports) What to expect from Cam Newton in New England. “[He] makes the Patriots a better team in the short term, but he’s not enough to make New England a legitimate Super Bowl contender.”
• Ryan Hannable highlights WEEI guest Charlie Weis on how Cam may be used in New England.
• Mark Morse (PatsFans) Why did the Patriots sign Cam Newton so late?
• Andrew Callahan reports former Panthers coach Ron Rivera says Cam Newton is ready to ‘bust out’ and warns not to bet against him.
• Phil Perry examines the Patriots roster to see who might be vulnerable to cuts if the NFL lowers the salary cap.
• Andy Hart and Ryan Hannable play ‘20 Questions on the Patriots: Will loss of Dante Scarnecchia be noticeable?
• CBS Boston mentions the Pats have added the top pick to their roster for just the seventh time in franchise history.
• Lauren Campbell NFL Rumors: Cam Newton’s reported deal not related to Jarrett Stidham’s performance.
• D.J. Bean thinks Pats fans need a bit of a reality check and to quit overreacting. /Media should go first.
• Gavin Rodriguez (LastWordOnSports) The 2010 Patriots were dominant.
• Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) Patrick Chung shares highlights from fishing trip with his son over social media.
• Mark Daniels notes Cam Newton posted a video on Instagram titled, “Farewell Carolina, Hello New England.”

NATIONAL NEWS

• Nora Princiotti (The Ringer) Cam Newton was the Patriots’ nightmare. That’s exactly why they wanted him.
• Robert Mays (The Ringer) What Cam Newton means for the Patriots’ post-Brady evolution.
• Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) Why did the Patriots sign Cam Newton? Breaking down New England’s QB situation with Jarrett Stidham.
• Will Brinson (CBS Sports) Cam Newton to Patriots: What are his injuries, why didn’t other teams sign him, how will Pats offense look?
• Tim Keown (ESPN) When it comes to winning, Cam Newton and the Patriot Way are a perfect fit.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Belichick’s latest gamble could end up being his best.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Small financial investment doesn’t mean Cam Newton addition isn’t a gamble.
• Seth Galino (Pro Football Focus) QB Cam Newton signs 1-year deal with the New England Patriots: Assuming he stays healthy, the Patriots are getting a player with a history of high-level play.
• Conor Orr (SI) Analyzing Cam Newton to New England: Winners and losers.
• Bill Bender (Sporting News) Why Cam Newton’s Patriots have a better chance than Tom Brady’s Buccaneers to win Super Bowl 55.
• Adam Schein (NFL.com) Cam Newton headlines NFL players under the most pressure in 2020.
• Danny Heifetz (The Ringer) A tale of two cams: The curious timing of the Patriots’ latest videotaping penalty.
• Sean Wagner-McGough (CBS Sports) Ranking top 10 coaches in NFL: The top spot belongs to Bill Belichick, but Andy Reid has cemented his status as the second-best coach in football.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) NFL players planning Thursday call to discuss “what to expect” at camp.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Some teams are thinking about game-day travel in 2020.
• Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Report: Reducing roster size has been suggested.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFLPA president issues important reminder as planning for 2020 season continues.
• Darin Gantt (ProFootbalTalk) NFLPA president: Every answer leads to “three more questions”
• Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) New York’s travel quarantine list underscores camp complications.

EXTRACURRICULAR

• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) NFL awards $1.37 million in grants to helmet developers.
• T.J. Quinn (ESPN) Judges question legality of search warrants in Robert Kraft massage parlor sex case. “Even if Kraft is legally successful, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has broad leeway to punish Kraft if he chooses, possibly with a fine or suspension.” /More likely with draft picks.