Cam Newton promised to share thoughts about his release from the Patriots with a “Funky Friday” video and that is exactly what he did in grand fashion.
The veteran QB sat down with his father for a conversation on YouTube about his final days with the team.
“The reason they released me is because, indirectly, I was going to be a distraction without being the starter,” Newton said. “Just my aura. . . . That’s my gift and my curse. When you bring a Cam Newton to your facility, when you bring a Cam Newton to your franchise, people are interested.”
Newton said he thinks he would have been released no matter what, even if he had not missed many days of practice because of COVID protocols.
“Do I think this would have happened without me being away for five days? Honestly, yes,” Newton said. “It was gonna happen. Did it help ease the decision? Yes.”
Newton said he would have “absolutely” been fine backing up the rookie and told the Patriots that was the case, but was confused when he realized he was being released during a meeting with Bill Belichick and Matt Patricia.
