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Ex-Cowboys WR Dez Bryant Rips Tim Tebow for His Take on 'Fair Pay to Play' Bill

Free-agent wideout Dez Bryant was among those critical of Tim Tebow after the former Heisman Trophy winner spoke out against a bill in California that would open the door for NCAA student-athletes in the state to receive compensation for their names, images and likenesses.

During an appearance on First Take, Tebow said he was aware of his broad popularity during his college career at Florida but that he remained content not to receive any compensation. He added the push to pay student-athletes was "adding and piling it on" to what he described as a "selfish culture.