Tua Tagovailoa wants pundits — especially former three-time Pro Bowler Cam Newton — to know that playing the quarterback position is easier said than done.

During an episode of ESPN’s “First Take” last week, Newton, the former Panthers star QB, criticized Tagovailoa’s play so far this season in relation to the four-year, $212 million extension the Dolphins quarterback signed last summer.

Newton called out Tagovailoa for a few lackluster performances to open the 2025 season, where the 27-year-old has already thrown four interceptions with an abysmal 35.8 quarterback rating.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) passes the ball to tight end Julian Hill (89) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. AP

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