F ormer 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.

Arch Manning spent the first two years of his Texas football career behind Quinn Ewers, but now his time has come.

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.