Cam Newton isn’t changing his stance after saying the Patriots are “fool’s gold” amid their 9-2 start to the season.

Speaking on ESPN’s “First Take” on Thursday, Newton doubled down on his thoughts that an unproven Patriots team still has plenty to prove this season.

“Things can be taken out of perspective. Things can be taken out of context. Now I did say the Patriots are fool’s gold, and I’m gonna stand on that,” Newton said. “I was referring to the fact that it was a question that was asked, ‘Does the AFC now go through the Patriots, or New England?’ I said, ‘fool’s gold.’ Why did I say ‘fool’s gold’?

“Because there’s not a soul in this beautiful gymnasium that will say they will take Drake Maye over a wild card winner in Patrick Mahomes, in Lamar Jackson. Drake Maye – respectfully,

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