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Simulating the Patriots season with Cam Newton and Mac Jones at QB

The New England Patriots selecting Alabama quarterback Mac Jones in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft set up an interesting decision for Bill Belichick.

Does he stick with Cam Newton as his starting QB for 2021, or does he roll with the rookie?

Our partners at Strat-O-Matic simulated both scenarios and ended up with some interesting results. Here's a look at how the Patriots fared with Newton and Jones under center for the 2021 campaign.
BY  Justin Leger  - 
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The New England Patriots selecting Alabama quarterback Mac Jones in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft set up an interesting decision for Bill Belichick.

Does he stick with Cam Newton as his starting QB for 2021, or does he roll with the rookie?

Our partners at Strat-O-Matic simulated both scenarios and ended up with some interesting results. Here's a look at how the Patriots fared with Newton and Jones under center for the 2021 campaign.