The world of NFL news got a jolt in late June when news came down that veteran quarterback Cam Newton would be signing with the New England Patriots. The 49ers face Newton and the Patriots in Week 7 of the 2020 season.
Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee and Kyle Madson take a look at the Newton signing, what it means for the league, and how the signal caller impacts the 49ers’ showdown with the Patriots in Foxborough this year.
The guys also continue their depth chart breakdown with a look at the 49ers’ defensive line. While the lead group doesn’t have many question marks, the rest of the depth chart has plenty of intrigue while San Francisco aims to build one of the NFL’s most dominant defensive fronts for a second consecutive season.
