Jonathan Paul Manziel
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at this point i wished we had drafted WR @22 a waited another year for a QB.
what a bunch of bullshit.
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nissan of middletown heights.
how much you think he got for that $250k if?
well, i guess that's one good weekend in vegas.
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nissan of middletown heights.
how much you think he got for that $250k if?
well, i guess that's one good weekend in vegas.
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A 1st round QB "should" be able to beat out a career backup... if not, that either says Hoyer is better than a career backup or Manziel is not as good as we hoped,he would be.
I think it would be hard to have a competition between these two in camp because you may never see what Manziel can do until you see him in a game situation. In a structured/simulated practice setting, if Manziel is even close to Hoyer I would give him the nod because of what he is capable of in real situations
A 1st round QB "should" be able to beat out a career backup... if not, that either says Hoyer is better than a career backup or Manziel is not as good as we hoped,he would be.
I think it would be hard to have a competition between these two in camp because you may never see what Manziel can do until you see him in a game situation. In a structured/simulated practice setting, if Manziel is even close to Hoyer I would give him the nod because of what he is capable of in real situations
For the majority of his career- Hoyer was backing up a certain first ballot HOFer in Brady. He learned from one of the best. There's more than one great qb that got cut by multiple teams, just sayin'. BUT- if the Browns thought Hoyer was the long term answer, they certainly wouldn't have drafted Manziel either.
@everlastingxxx said:
I didnt read the article, i think Ulrich is a Manziel hater.
I do think the competition will drag on till the end because i think the evaluation is tricky and they want to keep the Steelers guessing. Manziel will throw more INTs but also make more big plays. Hoyer is safer and more of a game manager. I also think Shanny wont show the real offense during the preseason, much like he did with Washington. On opening day he caught the Saints off guard with an offensive system the NFL hadnt seen before.
Say what? Anyone who doesn't walk up and kiss JFF's ass is a hatah?
@everlastingxxx said:
2. & 3. RG3 was not the same player last season after this knee injury. Yes the treatment allows players to get back onto the field, but can they play at that same level?
Manziel obviously has some growing up to do but you cant deny what he can do on the field. I think this QB battle is going to be very interesting and exciting to watch.
Re #2. Hoyer has had months (three if you want to count) longer than RG III to rehab. Everyone and their grandmother thought Griffin was trying to push it way too fast coming back.
Yes the battle will be interesting. I've seriously mellowed of late in my stance on Manziel- but I think Ullrich is dead on. No reason to not let Hoyer start- at least until the bye- he's earned it, IMO. I don't care how confident JF is- he's not seen any college defense even close to the sophistication and speed of the Steelers D. (Brandon Wee-done found that out in a hurry in his first start against the Eagles). And don't give me any crap about Alabama. The Tide has a few guys from that D he faced in the pros- and they're now rookies just like Johnny. We're talking a bunch of seasoned veterans. If someone's going to toss 3 picks and lose in the opener- let it be Hoyer- (we're sort of used to getting beat by them). Then you can have Manziel ride in the new White Nissan in October to save the season.
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NEWS
With Brian Hoyer healthy, QB competition on level playing field; London looms for NFLPosted Jul 18, 2014
Vic CarucciSenior Editor@viccarucci Facebook
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Brian Hoyer
, Big Ben, Ryan Mathews
It wasnât exactly a big revelation, but by confirming to reporters covering Joe Haden
âs celebrity softball game Thursday that he is fully healthy to participate in training camp, Brian Hoyer removed a question that had lingered during the offseason.Would the Cleveland Brownsâ quarterback competition truly be on a level playing field?
As he continued to recover from the season-ending knee injury he suffered last year, Hoyer had some limitations during offseason workouts. He didnât participate fully in team drills, and when he did drop back to throw, he didnât face the same pass rush that Johnny Manziel
and the Brownsâ other quarterbacks faced (although no quarterback was subjected to contact, and that will also be true in training camp).The biggest differences for Hoyer were that he didnât have to throw against as close a well of front-seven defenders nor was faced with having to run full throttle to escape pressure, as Manziel, Tyler Thigpen
, andConnor Shaw did.When Hoyer said âitâs exciting for meâ to be able to practice âfull go,â he isnât only referring to the fact that all of his hard work in rehabilitation has paid off.
It also means that he will be able to display the full extent of his physical skills and give the coaches a complete picture in their evaluation of who should be the Brownsâ starter on Sept. 7.
ROGER GOODELL CAN SEE NFL TEAM IN LONDON WITHIN FIVE OR 10 YEARS
The NFLâs increasing success with regular-season games played in London has convinced the league that a franchise based there could become a reality soon.
And during an interview with NFL Network, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defined soon as within five or 10 years.
âWe couldnât be happier with what weâre seeing,â Goodell said. âWe actually couldnât be more surprised by the tremendous demand for NFL football in London, in the UK in general, and frankly in Europe. So itâs not something that I think is 15 or 20 years away. It could be five or 10 years away.â
Since 1986, when the NFL began staging preseason games overseas, the league has become more aggressive with promoting its brand globally. And since it began playing regular-season games in London in 2007, the league has gone from playing one, to two, to now, this year, three regular-season contests there.
âThe fans want to see more NFL football, and they want to see the real thing,â Goodell said. âThey donât want to see the âfriendliesâ as they call them over there, which is preseason games. So we changed our strategy eight years ago and said, âLetâs play regular season games.â And our clubs have responded very favorably. Theyâve enjoyed the experience. So weâre anxious to do more of it. I see us continuing to play more games there, to focus on our television coverage there and expanding that, our other business efforts including licensing and sponsorship.â
Goodell did not say whether the NFL team that would be based in London would be relocated from an existing league city or an expansion club.
FEWER UNDERCLASSMEN WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO ENTER NFL DRAFT
Last May saw a record 98 underclassmen eligible for the NFL Draft.
That set off an alarm for the league, and, according to Pro Football Talk, the NFLâs College Advisory Committee has revised its policies in an effort to reduce that number.
The committeeâs policy used to say that players who projected as third-round picks or later would be advised to remain in school. Now, PFT reports, that advice will be given to players who donât project as a first- or second-round pick.
The league also plans to limit requests for evaluations of underclassmen to five per college team, but that will be done on a case-by-case basis.
RYAN MATHEWS STILL STRIVING TO FULLY COMPETE FOR THE CHARGERS
Running back Ryan Mathews took a big step last season, playing in all 16 games on the San Diego Chargersâ schedule and rushing for 1,255 yards.
But a sprained ankle limited Mathews in the Chargersâ two playoff games, giving him a new goal for this season: stay healthy until the season ends.
âI played a full season, but I didnât really get to contribute in the games after the season â the real games when it really counts,â Mathews was quoted as saying on ESPN.com. âThatâs my expectation this season. Iâve got to do more and do better, so I can be there with my guys to be able to help them out as much as I can when we get there again.â
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@everlastingxxx said:
You stopped at my first sentence but then you referenced Hoyer being a game manager, something i mentioned later in my post?
I think moble QBs give defensive coordinators nightmares vs guys who check the ball down endlessly. Although i do think Hoyer isnt afraid to sling it and throw a few picks (see Minni game last year). I also think you can reduce the risk by using high percentage throws. Example: the quick WR screens, something Manziel is excellent at.
Yes, I stopped. I wrote about BH being a game manager long before the Browns picked JM and you in the 2014 draft.
Any HC would prefer a QB that goes thru his read progressions (because he can) to a QB pulls the ball down when his primary is not there and goes "mobile". If the QB of choice ends up swinging the ball to a RB... then fine. Better a RB carrying the rock than a QB.
Yes, in his first start BH failed to account for underneath coverage and suffered 2 INTs by LBs early. He was not taking chances with those throws.
You can't hide a QB's inexperience using "high percentage" throws. If we wanted a WR screen QB, then we'd have taken Carr.
@everlastingxxx said:
1. Maybe, but i think with a Shanahan system, its better to find players that have strengths for that style. Example getting Tate a one cut zone running back. I think when you look at what Kyle did in Washington you see a system that would be perfect for a guy like Johnny Manziel.
2. & 3. RG3 was not the same player last season after this knee injury. Yes the treatment allows players to get back onto the field, but can they play at that same level?
Manziel obviously has some growing up to do but you cant deny what he can might do on the field. I think this QB battle is going to be very interesting and exciting to watch.
Perfect? Just like it was perfect for RG3? I simply cannot comprehend the eagerness with which JM fans await his running in the NFL. Besides... Pettine has stated time and time again that his core philosophy is adapting systems to the strengths of his players, not the other way around.
On knee recovery... The more a QB relies upon speed and elusiveness to be effective, the more likely it is that a knee injury will drop the level of his play. RG3 dropped. Tom Brady not so much.
Fixed your next to last point. And QB "battles" to often become QB controversies... and those are neither fun nor interesting.
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@everlastingxxx said:
You stopped at my first sentence but then you referenced Hoyer being a game manager, something i mentioned later in my post?
I think moble QBs give defensive coordinators nightmares vs guys who check the ball down endlessly. Although i do think Hoyer isnt afraid to sling it and throw a few picks (see Minni game last year). I also think you can reduce the risk by using high percentage throws. Example: the quick WR screens, something Manziel is excellent at.
Yes, I stopped. I wrote about BH being a game manager long before the Browns picked JM and you in the 2014 draft.
Any HC would prefer a QB that goes thru his read progressions (because he can) to a QB pulls the ball down when his primary is not there and goes "mobile". If the QB of choice ends up swinging the ball to a RB... then fine. Better a RB carrying the rock than a QB.
Yes, in his first start BH failed to account for underneath coverage and suffered 2 INTs by LBs early. He was not taking chances with those throws.
You can't hide a QB's inexperience using "high percentage" throws. If we wanted a WR screen QB, then we'd have taken Carr.
@everlastingxxx said:
1. Maybe, but i think with a Shanahan system, its better to find players that have strengths for that style. Example getting Tate a one cut zone running back. I think when you look at what Kyle did in Washington you see a system that would be perfect for a guy like Johnny Manziel.
2. & 3. RG3 was not the same player last season after this knee injury. Yes the treatment allows players to get back onto the field, but can they play at that same level?
Manziel obviously has some growing up to do but you cant deny what he can might do on the field. I think this QB battle is going to be very interesting and exciting to watch.
Perfect? Just like it was perfect for RG3? I simply cannot comprehend the eagerness with which JM fans await his running in the NFL. Besides... Pettine has stated time and time again that his core philosophy is adapting systems to the strengths of his players, not the other way around.
On knee recovery... The more a QB relies upon speed and elusiveness to be effective, the more likely it is that a knee injury will drop the level of his play. RG3 dropped. Tom Brady not so much.
Fixed your next to last point. And QB "battles" to often become QB controversies... and those are neither fun nor interesting.
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I've said it 100 times to friends, but I've thought for a good while that Hoyer has a three game opportunity to be the starter in Cleveland. The early bye affords the chance for Hoyer to either go 3-0, 2-1 and keep playing or struggle and the reigns be handed to Manziel. Frankly, I think that's a great way to go about the whole thing too. At that point Hoyer will have a decent body of work. If the guy goes 3-0 as much as I like Manziel he can be the flashiest backup in the NFL for all I care.
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@everlastingxxx said:
I didnt read the article, i think Ulrich is a Manziel hater.
That said, i think Manziel starts on opening day because:
1. Offense is tailor made for a double threat QB.
What makes you think you know what kind of an offense this team is going to run. You think just because they had RGIII in Wash that Shanahan is going to run that zone read thing...whatever it is called? I think he will tailor his offense to the guy running it....the guy he and Pettine choose to start.
2. Lack of WR talent will need more time to get open and a mobile QB can do that.
Better yet: play a QB that can throw to a less than absolutely wide open receiver. Hoyer seemed to have that knack last year.
3. Hoyer is over rated and coming off a serious knee injury. Takes 2 years to fully recover.
Over rated by who? No one has Hoyer rated very high at all, because he has just never been a full time starter in this league. I don't know, but I suspect that any one who does "rate" QBs probably does not have him rated anywhere higher than 25th at best in this league. He very may end up to be proven underrated.
4. Manziel is the best player on the offense
The Texas A&M offense?....and even that was a maybe give that both Evans and Matthews.....guys drafted above him, we his teammates.
Now he is in the NFL....and NO ONE knows if this guy is any good at all really. That includes you.
I do think the competition will drag on till the end because i think the evaluation is tricky and they want to keep the Steelers guessing. Manziel will throw more INTs but also make more big plays. Hoyer is safer and more of a game manager. I also think Shanny wont show the real offense during the preseason, much like he did with Washington. On opening day he caught the Saints off guard with an offensive system the NFL hadnt seen before.
We shall see.
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@everlastingxxx said:
My comment is predicated on the future and what he will be this season. Besides, i thought Manziel was the best player on the Texas A&M offense and two other players were picked before him! I think he makes everyone better and is the fuel that keeps the offense running. Its an opinion obviously. Thomas, Cameron and Mack are great. Had i said Manziel was the 4th best player on the offense would that have made you feel better?
OK, what you should have said is "I hope he proves to be the best player on the offense". Sure, we hope so too.
But, a hope and a wish is not a fact.....evidenced by the fact that I have not won the lottery yet, nor had the opportunity to bed Kaley Cuocco.
Your statement is tantamount to me saying "I have bedded Kaley Cuocco".
(The only good thing: your wish has slightly more chance of becoming fact than mine).
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Hoyer is the starter week 1, like others have said, Manziel wont just sit on the bench the whole year, he will play, but will not start.
Hoyer is the starter week 1, like others have said, Manziel wont just sit on the bench the whole year, he will play, but will not start.
he won't start if he's not ready, period. and double that if hoyer is winning, period.
period.
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If it stays like that for six months its a winner.
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Competition......... real competition and not that shit we've seen before, will only make both QBs better. I hope there is real competition at every position and the best player plays regardless of draft status or salary.
Competition......... real competition and not that shit we've seen before, will only make both QBs better. I hope there is real competition at every position and the best player plays regardless of draft status or salary.
I believe there WILL be real competition as it has already been stated that both QBs will take snaps with the 1st team. In the past, only 1 QB did & my argument was that the players surrounding the battling QBs were NOT equal, thus it was NOT a competition.
I'm excited to see what happens. Whichever way it goes, I look for Hoyer, Manziel, & Shaw (listed alphabetically) to be as fine a group of THREE QBs as this league will have.......We'll see.
Mike
Mike
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@everlastingxxx said:
Manziel jersey #1 in NFL.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2136544-johnny-manziels-no-2-is-best-selling-jersey-in-nfl
What did PT Barnum say? I'll wait until JF wins a Super Bowl or two.
We have lots of bargain basement Richardson, Weeden, McCoy, and Little jerseys available NOW at NFL shop. If you still have a Couch jersey (I do) you can save a lot of money just changing the name on the back. Yar.
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Training camp battle: Brian Hoyer vs. Johnny Manziel
Posted 21 hours ago
Kevin JonesStaff WriterESPN camera crews might change hotels down I-71 South, but theyâll be posting up in Cleveland again until mid-August. The Cavs are passing the torch straight to the Browns for the most talked-about sports team in the country.
Letâs not sugarcoat it: Brian Hoyer
against Johnny Manziel is the juiciest NFL storyline as we head into training camp.Jim Donovan and Nathan Zegura will host the official Browns training camp preview show this Thursday at 7 p.m. on WKYC channel 3.
Let the games begin.
Brian Hoyer
Age: 28
Last season: 3 games, 615 passing yards, 5 TDâs, 3 INTâs,
Strengths: Decision making, leading by example, accuracy, heâs hungry for his moment.
Question mark: Four career starts in five seasons.
Quotable: âAt this point now, I can kind of take my starter mentality with my teammates. For example, just throwing the other day with Andrew Hawkins
, I can be like, âHawk, on this route, Iâd really like it if you do it this way.â Last year I didnât really feel like I could do that because at the time, Brandon Weeden was the starter. You donât want to step on anybodyâs toes. Now I can [take the starting] approach.â***
Brian Hoyer, among other things weâll discuss, has this going for him: heâs the best quarterback Cleveland has seen since 2007 â at least based on a very brief body of work.
Thereâs no denying Hoyerâs presence behind center in 2013 gave the Browns a sense of clarity. The entire team responded to Hoyer. The game always seemed winnable when Hoyer was slinging darts toJordan Cameron
and managing a two-minute offense. Mike Pettine even told us he thinks if Hoyer stayed healthy last season, that Pettine himself wouldnât be in Cleveland â meaning the Browns would have won a bunch of more games.So why try and make any drastic quarterback change now? Why not at least start the season with someone who looked more than steady just nine months earlier? The Brownsâ defense, revamped running game and an attitude metamorphosis in the building are all factors in why Cleveland should believe that a playoff push is within reach. The only thing missing is a veteran quarterback who takes care of the football.
Include all of the above on top of Hoyerâs dedication to return from his ACL injury has been unmatched. There essentially was not an offseason for Hoyer, who has been at the team facility more than any other player â by far. A few receivers mentioned Hoyerâs work ethic has made them want to raise their own. Thatâs the definition of leadership.
Hoyer also has this going for him: his mentor is Tom Brady from their days together in New England. The two stay in contact more than you would believe. We could think of worse people to receive advice from.
While Hoyerâs lead in the competition âis not insurmountable,â said Pettine, at the moment, it seems pretty significant. Heâs done everything right. Heâs said everything right. Heâs waited for this moment since entering the league in 2009. Here it is.
Johnny Manziel
Age: 21
Last season: 13 games, 4,114 passing yards, 759 rushing yards, 58 total TDâs, 13 INTâs
Strengths: Makes other players better, cannon arm, shifty speed, infectious confidence.
Question mark: Heâs a 21-year-old rookie.
Quotable: âThe Browns definitely drafted me with an idea of what my skills were and what some of my weaknesses were. For me, the coaches are continuing to adapt to me and Iâm continuing to adapt a little to them. Iâm continuing to try and get better as an all-around quarterback. I know what I can through running the ball and things like that. So Iâm just continuing to improve as a passer and improving my timing as a quarterback.â
***
Johnny Manziel, among other things weâll discuss, has this going for him: heâs a humongous Christmas present wrapped under the tree and we have no idea what it could be.
On his very first play of the preseason, Manziel could scramble for a 64-yard touchdown. Or he could throw an interception. In the infancy of his career, he defines the word wild card.
But goodness gracious is he talented. So talented, that itâs tempting to start him from day one.
Manziel can fit the football where most quarterbacks canât. He has the rare trait of being able to throw receivers open, meaning he could be the unconfirmed wide receiving corps best friend. His speed, and underrated vision that comes along with his feet, freezes linebackers, opening up the entire field. Mostly, Manziel loves pressure, something most Cleveland fans havenât been able to say about their quarterback in ages. When heâs been backed into a corner during the fourth quarter, Manziel almost always pulled a Harry Houdini.
The thing to remember about Manziel is that, he, more than most quarterbacks, shouldnât be solely judged on practice. No matter how hard SEC defenses prepared for Manzielâs athletic ability during the week, he would out maneuver them on Saturdayâs â through the air or with his legs. Itâll be up to Manziel to show the world heâs still that guy in preseason games.
As Manziel says himself, the Browns drafted him with an idea of his skills. If he indeed does win the starting job, it wonât be a muted version of what he was at Texas A&M. With more refined footwork and mechanics, he will be Johnny Manziel in a Browns jersey. The thought of him scoring touchdowns is exciting, not just for fans, but the coaching staff too.
Training camp wonât be a physical challenge for the gifted Manziel. Nope, the grind of camp will test Manziel between the ears. Some will be the playbook. Some will be the tempo in the huddle. Some will be the expectations to be the ever confident Johnny Football.
Ah, the word confidence. Itâll be linked with the Brownsâ quarterback for his honest answers to questions and his transparent lifestyle. Eventually, Manziel does have the confidence in himself to propel his name alongside Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger. Manziel wants it that badly. Itâs that confidence or âit factor,â as Pettine calls it, that could rally the Browns. Itâs what ultimately gives Manziel a legitimate chance to unseat Hoyer.
NFL careers are marathons. Could Manziel have the RGIII-effect and give the Browns enough wins to sneak into the playoffs? Potentially. But sometimes itâs better to leave the Christmas present unwrapped.
Thatâs the decision Mike Pettine and his staff will have to make when the time is right.
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@everlastingxxx said:
Manziel jersey #1 in NFL.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2136544-johnny-manziels-no-2-is-best-selling-jersey-in-nfl
That post must have been hard to compose, with only one hand on the keyboard while the other one was playing with yourself, all while dreaming of your new XXS authentic Johnny jersey.
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Training camp battle: Brian Hoyer vs. Johnny Manziel
Posted 21 hours ago
Kevin JonesStaff WriterESPN camera crews might change hotels down I-71 South, but theyâll be posting up in Cleveland again until mid-August. The Cavs are passing the torch straight to the Browns for the most talked-about sports team in the country.
Letâs not sugarcoat it: Brian Hoyer
against Johnny Manziel is the juiciest NFL storyline as we head into training camp.Jim Donovan and Nathan Zegura will host the official Browns training camp preview show this Thursday at 7 p.m. on WKYC channel 3.
Let the games begin.
Brian Hoyer
Age: 28
Last season: 3 games, 615 passing yards, 5 TDâs, 3 INTâs,
Strengths: Decision making, leading by example, accuracy, heâs hungry for his moment.
Question mark: Four career starts in five seasons.
Quotable: âAt this point now, I can kind of take my starter mentality with my teammates. For example, just throwing the other day with Andrew Hawkins
, I can be like, âHawk, on this route, Iâd really like it if you do it this way.â Last year I didnât really feel like I could do that because at the time, Brandon Weeden was the starter. You donât want to step on anybodyâs toes. Now I can [take the starting] approach.â***
Brian Hoyer, among other things weâll discuss, has this going for him: heâs the best quarterback Cleveland has seen since 2007 â at least based on a very brief body of work.
Thereâs no denying Hoyerâs presence behind center in 2013 gave the Browns a sense of clarity. The entire team responded to Hoyer. The game always seemed winnable when Hoyer was slinging darts toJordan Cameron
and managing a two-minute offense. Mike Pettine even told us he thinks if Hoyer stayed healthy last season, that Pettine himself wouldnât be in Cleveland â meaning the Browns would have won a bunch of more games.So why try and make any drastic quarterback change now? Why not at least start the season with someone who looked more than steady just nine months earlier? The Brownsâ defense, revamped running game and an attitude metamorphosis in the building are all factors in why Cleveland should believe that a playoff push is within reach. The only thing missing is a veteran quarterback who takes care of the football.
Include all of the above on top of Hoyerâs dedication to return from his ACL injury has been unmatched. There essentially was not an offseason for Hoyer, who has been at the team facility more than any other player â by far. A few receivers mentioned Hoyerâs work ethic has made them want to raise their own. Thatâs the definition of leadership.
Hoyer also has this going for him: his mentor is Tom Brady from their days together in New England. The two stay in contact more than you would believe. We could think of worse people to receive advice from.
While Hoyerâs lead in the competition âis not insurmountable,â said Pettine, at the moment, it seems pretty significant. Heâs done everything right. Heâs said everything right. Heâs waited for this moment since entering the league in 2009. Here it is.
Johnny Manziel
Age: 21
Last season: 13 games, 4,114 passing yards, 759 rushing yards, 58 total TDâs, 13 INTâs
Strengths: Makes other players better, cannon arm, shifty speed, infectious confidence.
Question mark: Heâs a 21-year-old rookie.
Quotable: âThe Browns definitely drafted me with an idea of what my skills were and what some of my weaknesses were. For me, the coaches are continuing to adapt to me and Iâm continuing to adapt a little to them. Iâm continuing to try and get better as an all-around quarterback. I know what I can through running the ball and things like that. So Iâm just continuing to improve as a passer and improving my timing as a quarterback.â
***
Johnny Manziel, among other things weâll discuss, has this going for him: heâs a humongous Christmas present wrapped under the tree and we have no idea what it could be.
On his very first play of the preseason, Manziel could scramble for a 64-yard touchdown. Or he could throw an interception. In the infancy of his career, he defines the word wild card.
But goodness gracious is he talented. So talented, that itâs tempting to start him from day one.
Manziel can fit the football where most quarterbacks canât. He has the rare trait of being able to throw receivers open, meaning he could be the unconfirmed wide receiving corps best friend. His speed, and underrated vision that comes along with his feet, freezes linebackers, opening up the entire field. Mostly, Manziel loves pressure, something most Cleveland fans havenât been able to say about their quarterback in ages. When heâs been backed into a corner during the fourth quarter, Manziel almost always pulled a Harry Houdini.
The thing to remember about Manziel is that, he, more than most quarterbacks, shouldnât be solely judged on practice. No matter how hard SEC defenses prepared for Manzielâs athletic ability during the week, he would out maneuver them on Saturdayâs â through the air or with his legs. Itâll be up to Manziel to show the world heâs still that guy in preseason games.
As Manziel says himself, the Browns drafted him with an idea of his skills. If he indeed does win the starting job, it wonât be a muted version of what he was at Texas A&M. With more refined footwork and mechanics, he will be Johnny Manziel in a Browns jersey. The thought of him scoring touchdowns is exciting, not just for fans, but the coaching staff too.
Training camp wonât be a physical challenge for the gifted Manziel. Nope, the grind of camp will test Manziel between the ears. Some will be the playbook. Some will be the tempo in the huddle. Some will be the expectations to be the ever confident Johnny Football.
Ah, the word confidence. Itâll be linked with the Brownsâ quarterback for his honest answers to questions and his transparent lifestyle. Eventually, Manziel does have the confidence in himself to propel his name alongside Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger. Manziel wants it that badly. Itâs that confidence or âit factor,â as Pettine calls it, that could rally the Browns. Itâs what ultimately gives Manziel a legitimate chance to unseat Hoyer.
NFL careers are marathons. Could Manziel have the RGIII-effect and give the Browns enough wins to sneak into the playoffs? Potentially. But sometimes itâs better to leave the Christmas present unwrapped.
Thatâs the decision Mike Pettine and his staff will have to make when the time is right.
@everlastingxxx said:
Johnny Manziel got better in his second year at reading his progressions and he will continue to improve on that aspect of his game. If everyone is covered, he can by time with his legs until they get open. Every NFL defensive coach fears a guy that can do that.
Every QB is taking a chance when he throws a ball downfield. Rookie QBs are usually given game plans that rely on high percentage and low risk throws. This is basic football 101.
Hoyer is not Tom Brady. Hoyer was effective using his legs last season and will need them again.
There will be no controversy once Manziel becomes the starter.
I think I'll try a thoughtless, knee-jerk, naysaying reply for a change... they look like fun...
- The jump to the NFL has already set back JM's ability to read coverages.
- How much a DC fears a QB's running is proportional to how much he fears that QB's passing.
- "A chance" ignores the magnitude of the chance which varies with the QB and their abilities... abilities like reading coverages (see above).
- Using legs to slide in the pocket is not exactly taxing. Neither is running 3 times per game.
- Depends upon how Hoyer played and how JM plays once he does get the chance to start.
Zombo said:
Training camp battle: Brian Hoyer vs. Johnny Manziel
Interesting take... Kind of a F-150 vs. Ferrari comparison.
Only issue I had was "cannon arm" which nearly landed my espresso on my screen...
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@everlastingxxx said:
Manziel jersey #1 in NFL.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2136544-johnny-manziels-no-2-is-best-selling-jersey-in-nfl
How many dozen did you buy?
(Sorry, if I were to buy a jersey, that #2 would have a 3 in front of it)
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@everlastingxxx said:
Manziel jersey #1 in NFL.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2136544-johnny-manziels-no-2-is-best-selling-jersey-in-nfl
What did PT Barnum say? I'll wait until JF wins a Super Bowl or two.
We have lots of bargain basement Richardson, Weeden, McCoy, and Little jerseys available NOW at NFL shop. If you still have a Couch jersey (I do) you can save a lot of money just changing the name on the back. Yar.
What did PT Barnum say? I'll wait until JF wins a Super Bowl or two.
We have lots of bargain basement Richardson, Weeden, McCoy, and Little jerseys available NOW at NFL shop. If you still have a Couch jersey (I do) you can save a lot of money just changing the name on the back. Yar.
Now it's two Super Bowls?
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