Johnny Manziel has publicly criticized Gillie Da Kid amid the ongoing Jalen Hurts debate controversy, siding with Cam Newton in the dispute between podcast hosts. The heated exchange unfolded recently on social media following a disagreement about Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ standing among NFL QBs.

Manziel Launches Harsh Attack on Gillie Da Kid

Manziel took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration toward Gillie Da Kid, who had been vocal in defending Jalen Hurts after Newton excluded the quarterback from his Top 10 list for the upcoming NFL season. In a series of aggressive posts, Manziel directly insulted Gillie with blunt language and threats. He wrote:

“Yo @gilliedakid you may be the biggest f**king loser on the planet. Talking like you’ve fucking done anything on a football field. If I see you just know I’m going to slap the f**k out of you, trust.” —Johnny Manziel

Following that, Manziel added:

“I love million dollaz worth of game but that’s the corniest shit I’ve ever seen in my life.” —Johnny Manziel

He concluded his tirade with another pointed comment aimed at Gillie:

“Take Jalens d*** out of your mouth for a couple minutes. (I’m) Pretty sure he’s already got a chick.” —Johnny Manziel

Roots of the Feud: Newton vs. Gillie over Jalen Hurts

The conflict between Cam Newton and Gillie Da Kid began when Newton, the former NFL MVP and Eagles backup quarterback, left Jalen Hurts off his Top 10 quarterback list. As a passionate Eagles fan and host of the ‘Million Dollaz Worth of Game’ podcast, Gillie took offense at Newton’s omission and publicly challenged him.

Newton responded on his own show, 4th&1, warning Gillie with a serious message:

“There will be no playing with my name. Where I’m from Gillie, we stab and we twist. When you go low, I go to hell.” —Cam Newton

Comparing Football Legacies: Manziel and Newton’s College Success

Johnny Manziel’s support for Cam Newton is notable, given their storied college careers. Both were standout quarterbacks and Heisman Trophy winners before entering the NFL. Manziel’s dominant 2012 season at Texas A&M earned him several top honors, including the Heisman Trophy, AP College Football Player of the Year, Davey O’Brien Award, and Manning Award.

Similarly, Cam Newton’s years at Auburn marked him as a college football star, capturing numerous awards in 2010 such as the Heisman Trophy, AP Player of the Year, Manning Award, Davey O’Brien Award, Walter Camp Award, and the Chic Harley Award. Their college performances are widely regarded as impressive milestones that set high expectations for their professional careers.

Contrasting NFL Careers and the Ongoing Debate

Despite their collegiate success, Manziel and Newton’s trajectories in the NFL diverged sharply. Manziel’s NFL career was brief, with only 15 games played, while Newton enjoyed a lengthy 11-year run decorated with a league MVP award. The current public dispute over Jalen Hurts highlights not only the ongoing debates around quarterback rankings but also the tensions involving former players and media personalities.

This controversy over Hurts’ position among the NFL’s best quarterbacks shows how deeply passionate both fans and former players remain about the sport, revealing broader conflicts that go beyond the field. How this feud affects the reputations of those involved or the public perception of Hurts remains to be seen as the NFL season approaches.