OTAs, which are part of the voluntary offseason workout program, have begun this week at Gillette Stadium and the No. 1 storyline and topic is the quarterback battle -- notably Cam Newton and rookie Mac Jones.
Offensive lineman Michael Onwenu and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers spoke to the media Tuesday via Zoom and were asked about the play of the quarterbacks.
“The whole room I think, it’s nice to go out there and compete," Meyers said. "Everyone brings their own different aspect to the game — Mac, Cam, Stid (Jarrett Stidham), Hoy (Brian Hoyer). I feel like it is a great group of quarterbacks. They all work well with each other. They bring a lot of energy each in their own way. I am enjoying Mac and I am enjoying the rest of the guys.”
As for Jones specifically?
“I mean, I think he looks good all around,” Onwenu said. “I think he fits the personnel, fits the team.”
Meyers added: “We haven’t been in a game yet, but the couple of days we’ve had together he’s definitely been easy to work with. He probably won’t run past everybody so throwing and catching the ball is something that has got him to where he is. He’s blessed to have the arm talent he has. It’s definitely nice working with him. He has a catchable ball. All the guys I feel like, they are here for a reason. I feel like that is definitely one of the reasons he’s here.”
Meyers was asked directly about Newton and the work he's done this offseason and if he's noticed a change?
“I know he does look good right now," Meyers said. "Like I said, all the guys definitely have been putting in a lot of work and it’s exciting to see what is coming forward.”
The media will get a chance to see the team on the field Thursday.