Former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton knows how to stay in the limelight. The former MVP, known for his throws and unique fashion sense, seamlessly transitioned into a content creator after his NFL comeback hopes took a hit. As a result, ESPN recently added Newton as a commentator on ‘First Take’.
As expected, Cam’s TV debut on October 11, 2024, during the HBCU roadshow was well-received. Debating the likes of Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A Smith, the former Panther looked quite comfortable. However, while TV money is definitely good and Newton seems elated to be back in the mainstream, he recently suggested on the ‘Funky Friday’ podcast that he won’t compromise his self-respect just to keep his TV gig intact.
Newton, during an interaction with comedian Corey Holcomb, claimed that being forced to apologize for speaking the truth on TV, just because a certain section of people didn’t like it, is very insulting. Newton, although in a very subtle way, made it clear through his statement that he won’t be bullied into apologizing for telling the truth. However, the champion QB went on to explain that there are several parties involved in a broadcast, which inadvertently means that a lot of factors have to be taken care of when someone is on air.
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