Did Kimberley Martin Take Shots at Cam Newton Again After His Brock Purdy is 10th Best Player on 49ers Comment?

Sports commentary is a vibrant field where people exchange, analyze, and challenge opinions. It’s a space where experts, hosts, and guests have lively conversations about the skills, tactics, and choices of players and teams. But sometimes, these conversations go beyond sports and enter personal domains, causing controversies and arguments that distract from the main focus – the sport itself. This is the case with the ongoing story between ESPN host Kimberley Martin and ex-NFL player Cam Newton.

Why Did Kimberly Martin Disrespect Cam Newton Again?

Cam Newton, who won the Heisman Trophy and was the first pick in the NFL Draft, has had an impressive career in American football. Even though he was not on an NFL team in 2023, he remains a notable figure in the sport, not only for his past achievements but also for his views on the game. Lately, on his podcast, Newton said that Brock Purdy is the 10th best player on the 49ers, a claim that triggered various reactions on ESPN’s show ‘Get Up’.

Most of the people on the show treated Newton’s claim with respect, concentrating on the football side of the claim, but Kimberly Martin’s response was different. Instead of discussing the content of Newton’s remark, Martin started her reply with a comment that many saw as rude and obnoxious.

She said, “Well the last time we touched on anything Cam said, I help him get a million subscribers to his little podcast, so you’re welcome Cam”. The words “your little podcast” were taken by many as a sneaky dig at Newton, suggesting a feeling of superiority or scorn. It’s honestly crazy that Mrs. Martin thinks that she is that popular.

First take a listen to what Cam Newton said about Brock Purdy on his “little podcast” as Kimberley Martin likes to disrespectfully describe it. It should be noted that his podcast is a much much more entertaining and insightful show than ‘Get Up’, but that’s just my opinion.

Now listen to Cam Newton’s top hater Kimberly Martin trying to publicly tear him down some more. Why does she think that she is popular enough to get Cam Newton a million subscribers, when he already had around that amount before her comments? I doubt anyone tunes into ESPN to hear what Mrs. Martin has to say concerning football.

The First Time Kimberly Martin Disrespected Cam Newton For No Reason

This event was not the first time Martin’s words about Newton caused trouble. A few weeks before, she compared Newton to a “basement dweller” and criticized his fashion sense after he made some comments about what QBs would be described as game changers.

In a talk about NFL backups, Martin doubted Newton’s current importance in the league and said, “In the year of 2023, where it’s all about NFL backups, where is Cam? Not on an NFL roster, right? So he’s talking about all these NFL game managers. He sounds like the people literally tweeting at me from their basement. Like you are at home watching me. Just turn the TV off. It just sounds so silly”.

She also said, “like, move past the outfit first of all” and questioned his legacy, saying “he’s not even in the league right now”.

These words, especially the comparison to a basement dweller and the critique of his fashion sense, were viewed by many as personal insults rather than professional commentary. They shifted the conversation from Newton’s views on the game to his personal life and preferences, a change that many felt was uncalled for and rude.

Social media was not happy about the lack of professionalism she displayed.

Despite her disrespect Cam Newton responded respectfully, which makes it even more strange that she disrespected him again today.

The latest event, where Kimberly Martin called Cam Newton’s podcast “your little podcast”, has added to the impression that she has a rude attitude towards Newton. Even though Newton never publicly insulted her, Martin’s words have been regularly filled with subtle jabs and dismissive tones.

The question that comes from this developing story is why? Why does Kimberly Martin, a successful host on a famous sports network, use such rudeness and disrespect when talking about Cam Newton? Is it a personal grudge, a planned attempt to cause controversy, or just a misunderstanding? The answer is not clear, who knows maybe, it’s a mix of all these factors.

What is clear, however, is the effect of these events. They have moved the focus from the sport to the people involved, covering up the informative discussions about the game that shows like ‘Get Up’ want to offer. They have also started debates about the limits of professional commentary and the respect that athletes, both current and former, deserve.