"No, ESPN does not hate the Patriots. Wait, check that for a second. Rex Ryan definitely hates the Patriots. Give him some grace on that. The man coached the Jets for six years. You have no idea what that does to the soul. Some might also add Cam Newton to the Patriot Haters Club, since he seems to have a terrible take on something going on in Foxborough every time he appears on "First Take" or its ilk."
"Newton - who as you might recall actually played for the Patriots in 2020 - has over the course of the season called Most Valuable Player candidate Drake Maye "fool's gold" and "a game manager," among other ridiculous things. I don't believe Newton has an issue with the Patriots, though. He just has some all-around ridiculous and ill-informed opinions. This week he declared that Notre Dame football "hasn't been relevant in years." The Irish played in the national championship game last season."
ESPN as a network does not hate the Patriots. Rex Ryan displays clear antipathy after coaching the Jets for six seasons. Cam Newton has offered ill-informed, attention-grabbing opinions, labeling Drake Maye "fool's gold" and "a game manager" despite Maye's MVP candidacy. Newton briefly played for the Patriots in 2020 and recently claimed Notre Dame football "hasn't been relevant in years," even though Notre Dame reached the national championship last season. The perception of ESPN disdain toward the Patriots recurred during the two-decade dynasty and has resurfaced as Drake Maye arrived following Tom Brady's departure. The Patriots endured a three-season playoff absence and consecutive 4-13 seasons.
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