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Cam Newton Says Money Isn’t Important At This Point Of His Career, He Is Playing For Respect

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Cam Newton said the last thing on his mind is his salary. Newton is currently making considerably less than the majority of backup quarterbacks around the NFL, but that doesn’t seem to bother him one bit. Cam acknowledged that he already made a bunch of money, and at this stage of his career he is focusing on winning. Newton also acknowledged that he loves the environment in Foxborough, and learning from the way the Patriots operate.

Newton was asked about his contract, on this morning’s appearance on WEEI. Newton said that it is “not about money, it’s about respect” for him at the moment.

“You must understand, that is literally the last of my worries and if we had to put an analogy in it, that is under so much work at my desk that I am not really too much focused on it,” Newton said. “I do admire and love the culture of the Patriots. It’s been a place for me that has been therapeutic. This is a place that has been rather challenging for my growth and is making me better. And also, it has been a place that has given me everything for my needs at this particular time in my life. Through it all, I am going to let the cards shuffle the way they shuffle and do the things that I can control.”

Newton said “everything else will take care of itself” if he does what he’s supposed to do on the field. There is no word if the Patriots are currently thinking about an extension, but it would be a good idea to offer him an extension now, and cement him as the franchise quarterback into the future. The Patriots also have the option of waiting it out and using the franchise tag on Cam after the season if they choose to do so.