I’m a little confused. People believe that a guy who’s never taken an NFL snap, who was 3rd string last year was magically the locked-in starter for the New England Patriots, and act surprised that people assume a former MVP that the Pats brought in is assumed to be the starter despite having taken a team to the super bowl, having been a proven leader of men, and having the experience that BB so consistently has shown a preference for.
see how that goes both ways?
The framing that anyone has to “beat out Stidham” seems ridiculous to me, especially considering he’s never been named the starter. That was assumed by many but never stated by team nor coach.
Vegas has the odds of Newton starting at -400, so if you’re that confident in your assertions, BET THE HOUSE!
You also left out that Newton didn’t want to be a backup, and reportedly held out until after the draft & a rash of signings for a shot at a starting job, which reportedly he’s in line for in NE.
but again - Vegas has your boy at +300 so you bout to be rich!