"The New England Patriots are no strangers to doubters and detractors who want to dim their success, and although their glory days are long behind them, their rise in 2025 is reigniting frustration across the league and on television. Unfortunately, that includes some who might have otherwise been considered allies, like Cam Newton, who has become a co-host of ESPN's "First Take" this year."
"Oh no, I don't even know what show he's on. I think they get paid to make remarks and make certain comments. So, I just worry about what people in our organization think, and worry about we think and what my teammates think. People are going to have different opinions. I'm just going out there on Sunday and worrying about ourselves."
The New England Patriots have resurged in 2025, prompting frustration across the league and on television. Cam Newton, now a co-host on ESPN's "First Take," has repeatedly downplayed the Patriots and Drake Maye, calling opponents "sorry scrubs" and labeling the team "fool's gold" destined to be exposed in the playoffs. Mike Vrabel brushed off Newton's critiques and suggested they could serve as bulletin board material. Drake Maye, asked about Newton on WEEI Afternoons, acknowledged Newton's right to an opinion but emphasized he cares most about opinions inside the organization and will focus on Sunday performance.
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