Jamal Adams likes what the Jets' archrival did Sunday night.
The All-Pro safety, who wants either a big-money new contract or a trade from Gang Green, posted his approval of the Patriots reportedly signing free-agent quarterback Cam Newton to an incentive-laden contract. Adams mentioned New England coach Bill Belichick by name in his praise.
I salute Coach Bill Belichick for that!
— Jamal Adams (@Prez) June 29, 2020
That's Real. Congratulations Cam!
New England has been expected to take a step back in 2020 after parting ways with Tom Brady in the offseason. A healthy Newton as Brady's replacement, rather than second-year pro Jarrett Stidham, should enable Belichick and Co. to at least lessen the retreat.
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This response to Adams' tweet sums up what Jets fans are thinking about the social play. (Hint: They don't think it was a classy move.)
2 things can be true
— NYJ Matt (@NYJ_Matt) June 29, 2020
1. Cam is a player who deserves to be a starter
2. You dont have to congratulate your biggest rival and a HC who has dominated YOUR current employer just to stir controversy which as I am writing this tweet I’m currently falling victim to
JUST PLAY FOOTBALL
The Jets, for the record, are 0-6 against the Patriots since Adams entered the league as New York's first-round draft pick in 2017. Adams did, however, produce a pick-six against Jarrett Stidham — the guy who was in line to replace Brady before the Newton deal — in garbage time of a Week 3 NYJ loss.
Now, Adams will likely see Newton twice this season (COVID-19 permitting) instead. He's already 0-1 against Superman, with the Jets losing to the Panthers at home in 2017.
— tyler n (@ovotn) June 29, 2020
