Tua claps back at criticism from Cam, pundits

""Tagovailoa is making more than Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Baker Mayfield, Matthew Stafford, Jayden Daniels," Newton said. "Am I pocket watching? No, I'm putting things into perspective here ... 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 had. That's not to say you can't talk, I like quiet Tua. Alabama Tua. Chip on your shoulder Tua. Not, 'is somebody going to come in and watch film.' "What you're being paid, what you're asked to do, what you have the capability of -- from one quarterback to the another, I look at the situation like come on dawg. Especially when you've got a Ferrari and a Lamborghini and other amenities that other quarterbacks wish they had.""

"talking about playing quarterback is a lot easier than actually playing the position."

Tua Tagovailoa described talking about playing quarterback as a lot easier than actually playing the position. Tagovailoa suggested criticism concentrated on his contract understates how difficult the position is. Cam Newton criticized Tagovailoa's performance after the Dolphins' 31-21 loss to the Bills, citing Tagovailoa's four-year, $212.1 million extension and noting that Tagovailoa earns more than several other high-profile quarterbacks. Newton said expectations should be higher and expressed a preference for a more competitive, accountable version of Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa admitted he has not played "anywhere near" his capability but dismissed Newton's comments.

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