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Is there any concern that locker room politics will prevent a QB change? I understand what happened in 2001 but things are a bit different in 2021. Thoughts?-Matt S.
I m not exactly sure what you think is the same or different between 2001 and 2021 so I won t make any assumptions. I ll just say in terms of locker room politics in sports they come in a variety of different forms. There are stoutly religious guys, guys who come from the country, the inner city and pretty much everywhere in between. They played at big schools and small, some having been rivals at lower levels as well as teammates. Despite all these varied backgrounds, the one overriding element I ve experienced in every locker room is a desire to win. So, while it makes sense that some of the veterans in the locker room who know and like Cam Newton would believe in him, they also understand when the time comes that Mac Jones is performing better in practice that a change may come. If they believe Jon
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Hi, greetings from Germany. Now that Cam Newton s around for another year, do you think QB is still the best option in the first round? I would like to see Bill Belichick address the defensive line, although that s not fancy it s a big need as of now. It is a deep WR class, there should be talent on Day 2 as well. What s your feeling about the extension of Cam s contract? I thought he was the best veteran option of the available ones, as the 49ers were not about to trade Jimmy Garoppolo.
Ephraim Philipson
Defensive line is definitely a need, as is tight end, wide receiver, edge rusher, linebacker, cornerback and offensive line depending on how free agency works out. With the reported news that Jonnu Smith, Matt Judon, Henry Anderson and Davon Godchaux are signing and will be in New England that takes tight end, edge rusher and defensive line down the list of needs a bit. But otherwise I d be happy with pretty much any of the above positions. I also agree that the