Josh McDaniels ‘ Absolutely ’ Confident In Cam Newton, Despite Inconsistent Results

By Michael Hurley, CBS Boston BOSTON (CBS) — Any way you break it down, Cam Newton’s numbers as a passer in 2020 are flat-out ugly. The 10-year veteran ranks 23rd in passing yards, 28th in passer rating (among 32 qualified QBs), and 35th in passing touchdowns. His nine interceptions are also tied for seventh-most in the league. The one consistent part of Newton’s performance this year has come in his inconsistency. He has as many games (3) with a 51.6 passer rating or worse as he does games with a 100.0 rating or better. And his most recent output — a 9-for-18, 84-yard, 2-INT, 23.6 passer rating performance vs. the Cardinals — was his worst of the year. Given those ups and downs, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was asked directly on Tuesday if he still has full faith and confidence in Newton’s capabilities as the starting quarterback of the Patriots. “Absolutely,” McDaniels said. Noting that a functional passing game depends on blocking, route running, coverage reads, and good coaching, McDaniels put part of the blame for the up-and-down performances on his own shoulders. “Well the passing game is a function of a lot of people doing things right. I know the quarterback is the centerpiece of throwing the football, but you don’t throw the ball well without everybody doing their job right and without putting the players in a position to be successful,” McDaniels said. “So I just start with me and, I...
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