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Talent or team fit? It's a question NFL teams and fans debate every year. In a draft loaded with top quarterbacks, the answer could ultimately determine the fates of several teams over the next decade.

Have the Patriots and Dolphins done enough to catch the Buffalo Bills? How are the Jets operating at the outset of the Robert Saleh era? Nick Shook assesses where each AFC East team stands heading into the 2021 NFL Draft.

Cam Newton returns to New England on another one-year deal that will pay him more than he made in 2020, but doesn't drive home any sense of long-term faith in him or the Patriots' current state at QB. Owner Robert Kraft admitted as much Wednesday.

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks explains why the Patriots' throwback approach should frighten the rest of the NFL. Plus, five surprising free-agent signings and more.

Looking at the trades, re-signings and free-agent acquisitions made this offseason, which quarterback move will provide the most bang for the buck? Our NFL analysts debate!

NFL free agency is off and running, with a flurry of activity to open up the new league year. So far, which teams have made the biggest moves -- and non-moves? Marc Sessler provides his unique analysis.

Cam Newton is returning to New England for another go-around. The Patriots are re-signing the quarterback to a one-year deal, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported.

How much would Cam Newton lift Washington? Can any team make better use of Kenny Golladay than Philadelphia? Cynthia Frelund uses analytics to find ideal fits for key free agents.

With the NFL's salary cap dropping due to the COVID-19 pandemic, free agency feels more unpredictable than ever before. Not to fret! Gregg Rosenthal provides a big-picture guide explaining which teams could be spenders, which players might be traded and much, much more.

Will Deshaun Watson, Teddy Bridgewater and Derek Carr ALL be playing for new teams in 2021? Dan Hanzus assesses what's shaping up to be an unusually expansive QB carousel.

The 2020 season didn't go as planned for Cam Newton or the Patriots, but could both parties benefit from running it back in 2021? Mike Giardi provides an inside look at New England's quarterback conundrum.

The 2020 season witnessed a record number of African American quarterbacks starting for their teams. And it all happened with little fanfare, which begs the question: Is race no longer a factor in the evaluation of NFL quarterbacks? It's a question Jim Trotter asked several prominent people in and around the game.

After spending the 2020 season with the Patriots, Cam Newton relayed that his perception of Bill Belichick is different from that of the outside world.

Cam Newton was the first big-name NFL player to test positive for COVID-19 during the 2020 season, which forced the Patriots QB to miss a game. The former NFL MVP said the virus short-circuited his season.

NFL.com editors evaluated every quarterback who started a game (including the playoffs) during the 2020 NFL season to create a complete ranking from 1 to 59. Did winning Super Bowl LV give Tom Brady enough juice to knock MVP Aaron Rodgers from the top spot?

Last March, Tampa Bay went all in with the signing of Tom Brady, a get-rich-quick scheme that paid off handsomely. Now, after the Bucs' success, many in this copycat league are bracing for falling dominos, with unprecedented quarterback movement this offseason, writes Michael Silver.

Judy Battista looks at the moments, the people and the decisions that got the NFL safely to the finish line of a treacherous season filled with pandemic-induced fear, anguish and hope.

Gregg Rosenthal ranks the 63 starting quarterbacks in the history of the Super Bowl. Where do playoff maestros Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes rank on this list of esteemed passers?

For the first time in 12 years, the New England Patriots' season is over before the playoffs. Mike Giardi says Bill Belichick's team is hitting the offseason with questions everywhere, particularly at the game's most important position.

The 2020 season may not have been what Cam Newton, Bill Belichick or the rest of the Patriots organization envisioned, but the former MVP shared Thursday that he was able to pick up some personal and professional lessons along the way.

Was Aaron Rodgers' Week 16 performance enough to oust Patrick Mahomes from No. 1? How far did Kyler Murray fall after struggling last Sunday? NFL.com editors evaluate the QB rankings heading into the final week of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Just one more game left in a disappointing season for the Patriots. Coach Bill Belichick said he would imagine Cam Newton would likely start over Jarrett Stidham.

Neither Cam Newton nor Jarrett Stidham produced in an unsettling 38-9 loss for the Patriots and neither was named starter for New England's Week 17 finale against the New York Jets as Bill Belichick essentially declined to answer the question. 

Is Jalen Hurts already a top-20 quarterback? Has Mitch Trubisky truly turned a corner in his NFL career? NFL.com editors assess the QB hierarchy heading into Week 16 of the 2020 NFL season.

What's hot? The Titans and Ravens rounding into form at just the right time. What's not? The Jets potentially losing by finally winning. Marc Sessler provides his unique interpretation of recent developments across the NFL.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses whether the New England Patriots should trade up to draft a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Marcas Grant reveals his top 5 bounce-back candidates for the 2021 fantasy football season.

NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund, Michael Robinson and Andrew Hawkins use Next Gen Stats to discuss New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton's potential stats for 2021.

NFL Network's Charley Casserly spotlights the New England Patriots' top positional needs entering the 2021 draft.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses QB-WR duos Indianapolis Colts Carson Wentz and T.Y. Hilton vs. New England Patriots Cam Newton and Nelson Agholor.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks says New England Patriots embody "Back to the Future" at NFL level after their free agency moves.

The Patriots have been busy, but are they better? We take a statistical deep dive into New England's revamped roster.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses which team had the bigger week in free agency: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or New England Patriots.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses which QB will be more successful in 2021: New England Patriots QB Cam Newton or Indianapolis Colts QB Carson Wentz.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah how recent free-agent signings have set up the New England Patriots to draft a quarterback.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero breaks down Cam Newton's new deal with the New England Patriots.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses the New England Patriots re-signing Cam Newton.

The "Good Morning Football" crew reacts to the New England Patriots re-signing veteran QB Cam Newton.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks and Daniel Jeremiah discuss what the New England Patriots should do at quarterback in 2021.

Relive the top moments from every team's top quarterback play from the 2020 NFL season.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses whether Cam Newton would thrive in a second season under Bill Belichick.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses Cam Newton's future and explores possible landing spots.

NFL Network's Scott Pioli weighs in on Cam Newton's comments about retirement.

Quarterback Cam Newton talks about potential retirement and the "Patriot Way."

The "Good Morning Football" crew reacts to Cam Newton's discussion with a youth football participant at his camp.

NFL Network's Mike Giardi examines the state of the New England Patriots entering 2021 offseason.

See a countdown of the top 10 highlight plays made by the New England Patriots in the 2020 NFL season.

NFL Network's Mike Giardi and Marc Ross detail the likelihood that New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton returns to the Patriots for the 2021 NFL season.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick responds to question on whether he wants quarterback Cam Newton back next season.

Watch the top trick plays that happened in the 2020 NFL season.