Christian McCaffrey Clapped Back at ESPN Reporter Over Teddy Bridgewater Support

For Carolina Panthers superstar Christian McCaffrey, it’s the offseason. That means he has press obligations, mostly related to promoting products he endorses. Today he had 8 different interviews, and one of them left a bad taste in the mouth of an ESPN reporter. McCaffrey was on First Take, and was asked about Teddy Bridgewater, and how he’s not getting the nod to be a starter heading towards next season.

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Following the interview, ESPN reporter David Newton tweeted this out:

Christian McCaffrey is on @FirstTake. Asked about the quarterback situation and Teddy Bridgewater he didn’t show the support of Bridgewater like he did right after the season.

— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) February 3, 2021

CMC caught wind of his tweet and responded:

I was asked about my reaction to rumors. The question was not about Teddy specifically, so I did not mention his name. I did 8 interviews today and every time I was asked about Teddy, I praised him because he DESERVES praise. Don’t speak for me to make a story.

— Christian McCaffrey (@CMC_22) February 3, 2021

You have to love Christian’s response.

Here’s another interview Christian did to prove his point:

Christian McCaffrey (@CMC_22) tells me he isn’t paying attention to the Deshaun Watson-Panthers rumors. pic.twitter.com/7Lww8ijPvh

— Damon Amendolara (@DAonCBS) February 4, 2021

McCaffrey is way too smart to take the bait.  He’s obviously a team player, and seems like the kind of guy who will respect any QB he plays with.

Nice try fellas.

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