Jamaal Lascelles revealed details of a dressing-room inquest after the Everton game.
I think the fans will be happy to read that the players questioning one another.
In the current climate of poor results, that can only be a good thing.
Magpies captain Lascelles appeared to take responsibility after the latest defeat, revealing details of a dressing-room inquest on Wednesday evening .
The skipper admitted that he delivered some harsh truths to certain players, and expects to see a reaction from them.
Is Benitez pleased to see his players questioning one another? Or would he rather they left that to the management?
Shelvey, for one, had a lot to answer for. His red card was another in a long line of disasters.
Was it frustration, or did he simply not fancy the trip to Arsenal this weekend?
He knew what he was doing.