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After Cam Newton signed with the New England Patriots, the assumption was that he's now the starting quarterback for the 2020 season. When compared to Jarrett Stidham, he's got eight more years of NFL experience (nine more of starting experience), a former NFL MVP and competed in a Super Bowl. However, the Patriots have always been confident in Stidham.

Is there a way Stidham could beat out Newton for the starting quarterback role? Sierra Goodwill and Evan Lazar discuss.

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The Patriots have been competitive for the better part of the last two decades, but can that dominance now continue with someone other than Tom Brady under center? Cam Newton has proven in the past that he can be among the elite quarterbacks of the NFL, but he will need to get back to that level and perhaps even beyond it for the Patriots to have Super Bowl aspirations next season.

Goodwill and Lazar discuss what it will take and how realistic the goal is on the newest Patriots Press Pass.

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Cam Newton was the MVP of the NFL in 2015 and took the Carolina Panthers to a Super Bowl during his time as their starter, but still the free agent market for the quarterback this offseason was soft. Was that due to injury, circumstance, or Newton's lack of production on the field in the past few seasons with Carolina?

Goodwill and Lazar discuss why Newton's market was soft and if he'll get what he wants in New England on the latest Patriots Press Pass.

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The addition of Cam Newton to the New England Patriots is going to allow the team to do something they have not done in a long time: design an offense around a mobile quarterback. With an offensive roster already filled with multiple tight ends and running backs, the Patriots already have exactly what they need in place to compliment the former league MVP. New England can roll out an offense that is built around a running game and plays into the hands of their strong defense.

There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding New England's wide receivers for the 2020 season, but signing Newton could allow for some serious growth. N'Keal Harry is expected to make major strides in his sophomore season and with Newton's arm strength, now has the chance to stretch the field and become a major deep threat.

Sierra Goodwill and Evan Lazar also discuss how Julian Edelman and the other receivers are affected by the Newton signing.

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In his final few years in New England, Tom Brady often refused voluntary off-season work with the Patriots citing a need to spend time with his family. Now since joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady has not only been participating in off-season work with his new team, he's been the one organizing it. Is this a sign of displeasure Brady had during the end of his time in New England, or is it just a means of needing to get integrated with a new system in Tampa?

Goodwill and Lazar discuss on the latest installment of Patriots Press Pass.

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Patriots secondary mates and brothers Devin and Jason McCourty have openly expressed their concerns over returning to the NFL for the 2020-2021 season. The brothers expressed worry over the amount of people involved in an NFL organization and the way in which the coronavirus could easily spread. The two also expressed a disinterest in leaving their families to play in a 'bubble' for an entire season.

Goodwill and Lazar discuss what the McCourty's had to say in the latest installment of Patriots Press Pass.

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As training camp for NFL teams approaches next month, it is looking increasingly likely that Patriots guard Joe Thuney will play the 2020-2021 season while signed under the franchise tag. This would put Thuney's cap hit at right around $15 million for the season. Thuney has been one of New England's most reliable and dependable forces on the interior line in the past couple of seasons.

Goodwill and Lazar discuss what this means for both Thuney and the Patriots on the newest installment of Patriots Press Pass.

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In light of the recent surge of protests against racial injustice, Colin Kaepernick's name has been discussed more frequently. This is also because NFL commissioner Roger Goodell apologized for the league's response to peaceful protests in the past, insinuating that the ban on kneeling during the national anthem could be lifted this season.

If that happens, would the New England Patriots or any NFL team take a chance on Kaepernick? Sierra Goodwill, Evan Lazar and Taylor Kyles discuss.

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell put out a video message on behalf of the NFL, admitting wrongdoing for banning players from peacefully protesting. President Trump called the statement "interesting" in a tweet, saying:

"Could it be even remotely possible that in Roger Goodell’s rather interesting statement of peace and reconciliation, he was intimating that it would now be O.K. for the players to KNEEL, or not to stand, for the National Anthem, thereby disrespecting our Country & our Flag?"

While Goodell never directly mentioned kneeling or the anthem, he pledged to listen to his players and learn how to support their messages.

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Jarrett Stidham and Julian Edelman have been working out together almost every day, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss.

COVID-19 restrictions on access to Gillette Stadium has not stopped Edelman from building chemistry with his new quarterback. These sessions are similar to Tom Brady's backyard workouts of the past, which Edelman would frequent.

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