Former NFL MVP and Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton came to the defense of Arch Manning amid criticism over his decision to spend two years as the backup to Quinn Ewers at Texas, saying that developing as a backup was a wise approach by Arch and his family.

Former Florida Gators head coach and college football legend Steve Spurrier sparked controversy last month when he took umbrage with the hype surrounding Texas Longhorns quarterback and incoming first-year starter Arch Manning.

Texas football quarterback Arch Manning can call up three former NFL role models who share the same surname whenever he pleases. One day last summer, Manning threw an interception during a two-minute drill.