Stephen A. Smith given decisive one-word answer live on First Take by Cam Newton over MVP vs Super Bowl debate
On live television, what Cam Newton said to Stephen A. Smith left him speechless.
On a recent edition of First Take, Smith was introducing the argument of which is more important: earning MVP or winning the Super Bowl.
“It doesn’t matter, it pales into comparison to a Championship,” the 57-year-old host added, turning to face the camera.
We currently have Cam, a previous league MVP, on the set.
“I ask you Cam, if you could gve back that league MVP for a Super Bowl Championship, would you do it?”
But Smith didn’t receive the response he was hoping for.
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Newton shook his head and gave a direct “no” in response.
Smith replied, “Really?” as he flinched back, raised his head, and widened his eyes.
Newton went on: “That was a really journalistic answer, point of view, or opinion, Stephen A.
“I simply wanted to ask you one question to get you thinking. Which is more significant, championships or impact?
The NFL quarterback who leads the league in career running touchdowns went on to say that he thinks an MVP award indicates that a player “has held his end of the bargain down” in terms of making a lasting impact on the game.
Surprisingly, a large number of social media users concurred with the 35-year-old legend.
On X, a fan commented: “Congrats to Cam for providing an honest response.
“You will have greater financial and professional prospects if you are an MVP. A few players get a ring.
Every year, only one person is named MVP.
Another wrote: “If I understand Cam’s reasoning correctly, I agree with him, but I would state it differently.
“A, would you like to play for a team that wins the Super Bowl?
“Or B, play football with MVPaward and make a significant, profitable impact?
“As he stated, BOTH is the greatest choice. However, B is the most popular choice.
However, some criticized Newton’s response, claiming that it demonstrated that he “wasn’t a team guy.”
According to Andy Morales, “He doesn’t feel it is a team sport.”
Someone else was taken aback by his remarks and added, “He is more worried about his individual award than the ULTIMATE team award in the NFL.”
A small group of people chose Lamar Jackson to win his third MVP award, but Josh Allen, a challenger, might yet win the war.
After his team lost against Allen’s Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round of the playoffs last weekend, the star quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens took home the award.
What happens to the fine money?
Throughout the season, the NFL routinely fines athletes tens of thousands of dollars.
However, what happens to the money?
According to the NFL, since 2011, around $4 million annually has been allocated to deserving groups.
According to the NFL’s operations website, “The fines collected are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support Legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game.”
There is still hope, though, that Allen may win the AP 2024 NFL MVP award, the NFL’s highest honor.
Among the nominees for the prize are Allen, Jackson, Detroit Lions signal-caller Jarred Goff, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, and Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.
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Prior to Super Bowl 59, the winner will be revealed during the NFL Honors on February 6.
Sadly for Allen, Jackson’s victory as PFWA MVP suggests that he will win the league’s MVP award.