The quarterback battle in New England is over. It is officially the era for the . On Tuesday, who was the starter throughout the 2020 season. Newton Joe Sakic Jersey 's time in New England was a bit of a rollercoaster, from impre sing early on last season, then seriously struggling, mi sing games due to COVID-19 and then this year mi sing some time at training camp due to a misunderstanding of the 's COVID-19 protocols. The 32-year-old was the presumed starter for the regular season Teemu Selanne Jersey , but then Jones made things a bit more interesting, impre sing at camp and in the preseason. Head coach Bill Belichick had not yet named a starter prior to Tuesday morning, but now with Newton gone we know who is getting that QB1 spot. Jones was taken in the first round of the 2021 draft and will be the will be the first rookie starting QB for the Patriots since Drew Bledsoe in 1993. The football world had a lot Rene Bourque Jersey to say following the news of Newton's release. Here are some of the best tweets: Many people are bringing back this old Newton commercial: Wanna feel old? This kid grew up to be Mac Jones . (@KwaniALunis) Where is Newton heading next? Po sibly Houston? When the Texans find out the Patriots released Cam Newton Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) Jones previously stated he would be ready when it was Patrick Roy Jersey his time. Mac Jones on Sunday night: "I'm going to be ready whenever my time comes."The. Time. Is. Now. Mike Rei s (@MikeRei s) Patriots fans thanked Newton for what he brought to the team in his short time there. cam newton did damn near everything you could have asked of him in his ridiculously weird time here and certainly made a fan out me Mikko Rantanen Jersey in the proce s. wish him nothing but the best. brianna pirre (@bsp_13) Some are taking a look back at the former MVP's prime: Prime Cam Newton was so fun to watch Markelle (@IcyRandleSzn) If you're a Patriots fan, you need a Mac Jones jersey before the new era starts! .