It’s officially the Mac Jones era in New England, as the Patriots have decided to name him their starting quarterback while also parting ways with veteran Cam Newton.
And that’s a move that rubbed former Patriot Asante Samuel the wrong way. Samuel, who was a 4th round pick of the Patriots in 2003, took to social media to share his thoughts on head coach Bill Belichick, whom he referred to as “cold blooded”:
Belichick never surprises me
— Asante Samuel Sr. (@pick_six22) August 31, 2021
Cold blooded is a understatement! But without Brady he is just another coach in my opinion https://t.co/FvNocsC2UF
— Asante Samuel Sr. (@pick_six22) August 31, 2021
Make sure y’all save my tweets, I been having this energy for about 7 plus years now #pick6 #hof
— Asante Samuel Sr. (@pick_six22) August 31, 2021
However, he was quick to say that he believes Jones will do just fine as New England’s starter.
I think Mac Jones will do great. Drafting good players to put around him will be the question
— Asante Samuel Sr. (@pick_six22) August 31, 2021
Newton started every preseason game for the Patriots, going 14-of-21 for 162 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. He was brought back by the Patriots this offseason on a one-year deal that included $3.5 million in guaranteed money.
