Phil Perry joins Pregame Live to talk about a potential contract extension for Patriots quarterback, Cam Newton
FOXBORO — The reaction from fans and media through two games of the Cam Newton Experience is a testament to just how outstanding those two weeks have been.
When will the Patriots lock him up long-term, people want to know?
Eye-opening as Newton’s play has been — one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the league through one eighth of the schedule — it’s a little early for all that. According to someone who’d be familiar with any extension talks, there’s nothing imminent for Newton.
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SIGN UP HERE That’s not to say it can’t happen. There’s just a long way to go. So don’t hold your breath.
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The reason? It’s only two weeks. Newton’s injury history, which has been well-documented, is significant. He’s on the other side of 30. Committing multiple years and tens of millions to someone who has been through what Newton has been through physically — and who plays the way he does — carries plenty of risk.
On Newton’s end, when asked Thursday if he liked the team and area enough to consider sticking in New England, he was non-committal. People are too concerned about him “getting the bag,” he explained, even though he’s said money is not his primary focus at this point in his career.
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“Let’s get back to winning,” Newton said.
So the Patriots will roll, for now, with Newton on his current deal — making just over $1 million on his contract that includes incentives that could get him to $7.5 million. Whether or not he’s the long-term solution in New England? That’s to be determined.
