Jonathan Paul Manziel

jrb12711

If he plays consistently like he did last week I might reverse my opinion on the need for a QB in this next draft. A progressing (hopefully) Manziel and a back-up in McCown actually may the best QB situation we've had in a long time entering next season.

Edit: Add in as well continuity in keeping Flip, the lone bright coaching spot.

The Gipper

NOT what I have heard elsewhere. Pettine would deny that such a decision has been made.

That is probably the decision that should be made.....and may be made at some point........

......But it is NOT this day!

Tim Couch Pulls Out

@the-gipper said:

NOT what I have heard elsewhere. Pettine would deny that such a decision has been made.

That is probably the decision that should be made.....and may be made at some point........

......But it is NOT this day!

No. It's this day.

ColumbusKing

Yeah Gip, Glazor could just be trying to stir the pot, nothing definitive straight from Pet, yet.

letsgojackets

Might as well.

Mudfly

Well, I think its the right move and will clear up a LOT of things going forward.....

And, the part I like the best?......that Pettine is making a change....adjusting.....trying something different....

Its a start....

LondonBrown

@mudfly said:

And, the part I like the best?......that Pettine is making a change....adjusting.....trying something different....

Lets hope it was his choice

Unsympathetic

Surely it wasn't his choice.

Pettine is the worst type of leader: too dumb to realize he's dumb.

Mudfly

It is official....just posted on the Browns site....

The Browns will move forward with Johnny Manziel as their starting quarterback, coach Mike Pettine announced Tuesday.

Manziel has started three games this season, including the past two. On Sunday at Pittsburgh, he completed 33-of-45 passes for a career-high 372 yards and a touchdown. For the season, he’s completed nearly 60 percent of his throws for 933 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions. He’s also rushed for 90 yards.

Manziel takes over for Josh McCown, who was sidelined the last two weeks with a rib injury. In seven starts, McCown completed 65 percent of his passes for 1,897 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions.

The Browns have a bye this week and return to the field Monday, Nov. 30, against the Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Pettine and Manziel will address the media after Tuesday’s practice.

The Gipper

@tim-couch-pulls-out said:

No. It's this day.

Show me where Pettine announced it.

Mudfly

Look at the post above yours Gip

The Gipper

@mudfly said:

It is official....just posted on the Browns site....

The Browns will move forward with Johnny Manziel as their starting quarterback, coach Mike Pettine announced Tuesday.

Manziel has started three games this season, including the past two. On Sunday at Pittsburgh, he completed 33-of-45 passes for a career-high 372 yards and a touchdown. For the season, he’s completed nearly 60 percent of his throws for 933 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions. He’s also rushed for 90 yards.

Manziel takes over for Josh McCown, who was sidelined the last two weeks with a rib injury. In seven starts, McCown completed 65 percent of his passes for 1,897 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions.

The Browns have a bye this week and return to the field Monday, Nov. 30, against the Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Pettine and Manziel will address the media after Tuesday’s practice.

Has the courage of Men failed? Apparently it is this day.

D Bone

It's the right call and I'm glad Jimmy, er Mike, pulled the trigger.

bbedward

It's because we totally suck and it makes sense at this time.

I figured by the bye week we would make the decision if we were out of contention - nothing against Josh of course, he gave a good effort on a bad team this year.

If Johnny can lead us to a 2-0 record against Baltimore this year that'd be a consolation price, and hopefully we can knock out Pitt playoff hopes in week 17

LogicIsForSquares

Yeah you have to see what he can do with the rest of the season. If he keeps up the positive play then we don't have to spend another draft pick ona QB. Get some more talent in here to help him out.

BrownsKidd

Plus, the next game is Monday night. Johnny will either light it up or crash and burn in front of millions...

TexasAg1969

I would expect the normal ups and downs with the ups getting better and the downs less of a dip as time on the field increases just like any new starting QB. At least you all now have a better understanding of how hard he tries when placed out there. It is still hard to imagine that he did not fall completely apart after that neck twister. No one would have blamed him for bailing early and often rather than hang in the rest of the day as he did.

And thank you Josh McCown for coming in her to be the tutor he really needed and the role model for what a QB and a man needs to be in the NFL. Immense respect for how he has handled all of this and done everything possible to get a younger player ready for this time knowing all the while he would be giving up the job. You played far better than any of us expected. And you are a real warrior. Hats off Josh!

Mudfly

@brownskidd said:
Plus, the next game is Monday night. Johnny will either light it up or crash and burn in front of millions...

Something tells me he lights it up.....and Im no Johnny lubber......

He seemed different in his pressy this week.....he's feeling it and is pumped up....all new body language and rapid fire answers to their questions.....

I think right NOW is the perfect time.....and the one they've been waiting for.....

bbedward

@mudfly said:
Something tells me he lights it up.....and Im no Johnny lubber......

It would be helpful if we don't get 180+ yards in penalties and drop passes in the end zone though

D Bone

I gotta admit, this makes the final games pretty darn interesting. Hopefully he stays healthy and continues to improve, and who knows.... maybe the kid will end up being our guy after all.

Hopefully Jimmy, er Mike, makes the same types of decisions regarding Duke, Gilbert, Irving, ect...