Former NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Cam Newton has offered more remarks on Miami Dolphins signal-caller Tua Tagovailoa, even citing the infamous Love Island reality dating show during a segment on Friday’s edition of First Take.
“When I see the situation that has taken place in Miami, it’s more Love Island drama than football,” Newton said in part (2:57 mark). “And in large part, I wouldn’t say it’s all on tour, but it is a main ingredient.”
During the Sept. 19 edition of First Take, Newton had some things to say about Tagovailoa, who has endured a tough start to the season at the helm of the 0-3 Dolphins (h/t Josue Pavon of Clutch Points).
“Tua Tagovailoa is making more than Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Baker Mayfield, Matthew Stafford, Jayden Daniels. Am I pocket watching? No, no, no. I’m putting things into perspective here,” Newton said. “What did Biggie say, ‘More money, more problems.’ In this case, it should be more money, more expectations. When I see Tua Tagovailoa over this year alone, I’ve heard him more than I ever have.
“That’s not to say you can’t talk. I like quiet Tua, Alabama Tua, Chip on the shoulder Tua, not somebody going to come in and watch film.”
Newton expanded upon his points: “What you’re being paid, what you’re being asked to do, what you have the capability of. From one quarterback to another, I look at a situation, it’s like bro, come on, dog. Especially when you got a Ferrari and Lamborghini, and other amenities that some quarterbacks wish they had.”
Tagovailoa was asked about Newton’s remarks in a Thursday press conference.
“Well, anyone can play quarterback in this league, then. I mean, I want to see anybody on the streets come and play quarterback. I mean, Cam’s doing his thing, for sure, but you know, I think it’s easier to be able to hold a clicker and talk about it that way, or talk about what someone else is doing wrong when you’re not going out and having to do the same as them, right? So I think it’s easy to do that. I think anybody can do that. I don’t think anybody can play quarterback.”
Now Newton has offered his own response on those comments.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
