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MrCleveland · 02-03-2016, 02:24 PM

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Browns to move on from Johnny Manziel after latest incident

Pat McManamon
ESPN Staff Writer

Johnny Manziel's time with the Cleveland Browns will come to an end in March, according to a league source.

The Browns released a statement from new director of football operations Sashi Brown on Tuesday that expressed disappointment in Manziel but stopped short of saying the quarterback's run in Cleveland is over.

"We've been clear about expectations for our players on and off the field. Johnny's continual involvement in incidents that run counter to those expectations undermines the hard work of his teammates and the reputation of our organization," Brown said. "His status with our team will be addressed when permitted by league rules. We will have no further comment at this time."

The reference to league rules points to the fact that the Browns do not have the salary cap space to release Manziel on Feb. 8, the day after the Super Bowl and the first day they can do so. The move will take place when the new NFL year starts March 9, according to the source. Releasing Manziel in February would count $4.6 million against the cap, and due to the cap's machinations, the Browns do not have that space -- and will not have it in February. The cap will increase in March, which will allow them to release Manziel then.

The Browns can also try to trade him when the league year begins, but likely will encounter difficulty doing so because of his off-field issues.

Manziel's two seasons in Cleveland were turbulent, as off-field issues overshadowed his on-field performances.

Manziel famously promised that he and the Browns would "wreck this league" on draft night in 2014, but Manziel never came close to realizing the promise he showed in college.

The Heisman Trophy winner started eight games for the Browns, and he appeared in 15. He completed 57 percent of his passes, threw 7 touchdowns, 7 interceptions and had a 74.4 rating with a 2-6 record as a starter.

A career that started with immeasurable excitement at the Browns trading up to draft Manziel ended with fans and the team ready to move on. Manziel is likely to rank as one of the Browns' biggest draft disappointments.

Manziel had a rocky rookie season that ended with him missing the final walkthrough after he was out late the night before the team flew to Baltimore. Manziel checked into rehab and treatment for undisclosed reasons shortly after the season and spent 10 weeks at Caron Treatment Center outside Reading, Pennsylvania.

He returned promising to tamp down the hype and keep himself off social media and out of the news. He did so until mid-October, when police in Avon, Ohio, questioned him after his then-girlfriend said he had hit her while driving in a car.

That led to a spiral of appearances on social media that troubled the team -- and briefly cost him a starting job.

Manziel returned for three of the final four games when Josh McCown broke his collarbone, but the week before the finale showed up late to a Wednesday team meeting looking disheveled. The team got him out of the meeting room, then announced he was in the concussion protocol.

USA Today then reported Manziel was in Las Vegas the weekend of the Browns' finale. He missed a scheduled treatment for his concussion the morning of the finale.

More social media appearances in clubs followed, and last weekend police were called for an alleged assault in Fort Worth, Texas. Dallas and Fort Worth police are investigating, as is the league.

Manziel's future is cloudy, as a team would have to sign him knowing he has to get his off-field life together while also improving as a player.

Johnny Football leaves Cleveland with his reputation and image deflated.

Now...who will take Johnny Rotten?

opus · 02-03-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

Now...who will take Johnny Rotten?

From some stuff I read today, Jerry Jones still loves him, and the Cowboys are in the market for a backup.

1960'sTVfan · 02-03-2016, 04:04 PM

He sounds like another Ryan Leaf to me. One of these dudes with loads of talent but can't get his head on straight.

MrCleveland · 02-05-2016, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by retroTVfan4ever

He sounds like another Ryan Leaf to me. One of these dudes with loads of talent but can't get his head on straight.

Manziel may get it together when Cleveland wins a Championship!

Now he's getting ZERO support...looks like he'll be playing in the CFL!

isiahthomas · 02-06-2016, 01:53 PM

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. MrCleveland, you're funny. Johnny's dad said recently to the media that if Johnny don't get some help from somebody, he's gonna end up dead before his next birthday. If that happens, I don't feel sorry for him because he's a as*hole. I saw on ESPN recently that his ex-girlfriend told the police in Dallas that he was trying to hurt her and the police were looking for him. I agree with ESPN's Stephen Smith who said that the NFL should suspend him for a year so he can think about the stupid stuff he's doing and try to be a better person. I don't think any NFL teams are gonna take a chance on him because they shouldn't wanna have a player who always is getting in trouble. He isn't gonna change because that's just the way he is. Most bad people don't change. He'll eventually end up in the cemetery which is where he needs to be so he can see that life isn't a game LOL.

MrCleveland · 02-16-2016, 03:11 PM

I heard that Manziel may be gone...not just from Cleveland, but from earth...

But a controversial billboard made Johnny Rotten into many figures...and a Johnson! And this billboard is next to an old church and across a library!

Marvo301 · 02-16-2016, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

Manziel may get it together when Cleveland wins a Championship!

Now he's getting ZERO support...looks like he'll be playing in the CFL!

I don't think any team in the CFL will sign him. He's more trouble than he's worth. The only place Johnny needs to sign right now is into a rehab facility!

Dianne3 · 02-17-2016, 04:53 PM

Can somebody, anybody, explain what all the hype was about JM when he was drafted?
What am I missing?
He wasn't even the first qb drated (Jacksonville). Also, the first qb drafted was the qb New England wanted, if he was still available.

isiahthomas · 02-17-2016, 05:03 PM

LOL@MrCleveland and Marvo301 hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

opus · 02-17-2016, 06:32 PM

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isiahthomas · 03-10-2016, 03:49 PM

I'm glad Cleveland got rid of Johnny Manziel because he's a joke and they should've never drafted him hahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Browns keep getting rid of quarterbacks and that's not good because they need to keep some quarterbacks for awhile. But Johnny is a as*hole and I've never seen a quarterback like him who refuses to act right. Browns are gonna be bad forever anyway hahahahahahahahahahahaha. So it don't matter who their quarterback is but they need to keep a quarterback for a long time.

Mr. Television · 03-10-2016, 07:51 PM

He'll end up in Dallas eventually.

TVQuack · 03-10-2016, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Television

He'll end up in Dallas eventually.

Or with New England, both love to take in projects!

MrCleveland · 03-11-2016, 02:48 PM

This is all I can say...

And I have something for the Clowns Franchise...

Schmoopie · 03-12-2016, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by opus

From some stuff I read today, Jerry Jones still loves him, and the Cowboys are in the market for a backup.

Jerry Jones is a complete nutcase, I swear... Always has been since the moment he bought the team back in the 90's and always will be. I'm glad the Seahawks' owner and coaches aren't this dumb.

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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	He'll end up in Dallas eventually.
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MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,236	Johnny Rotten Is Gone! This is all I can say... And I have something for the Clowns Franchise... Attached Images

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1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,152	He sounds like another Ryan Leaf to me. One of these dudes with loads of talent but can't get his head on straight.

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isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. MrCleveland, you're funny. Johnny's dad said recently to the media that if Johnny don't get some help from somebody, he's gonna end up dead before his next birthday. If that happens, I don't feel sorry for him because he's a as*hole. I saw on ESPN recently that his ex-girlfriend told the police in Dallas that he was trying to hurt her and the police were looking for him. I agree with ESPN's Stephen Smith who said that the NFL should suspend him for a year so he can think about the stupid stuff he's doing and try to be a better person. I don't think any NFL teams are gonna take a chance on him because they shouldn't wanna have a player who always is getting in trouble. He isn't gonna change because that's just the way he is. Most bad people don't change. He'll eventually end up in the cemetery which is where he needs to be so he can see that life isn't a game LOL.

02-16-2016, 03:11 PM	#6
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,236	I heard that Manziel may be gone...not just from Cleveland, but from earth... But a controversial billboard made Johnny Rotten into many figures...and a Johnson! And this billboard is next to an old church and across a library!

02-17-2016, 04:53 PM	#8
Dianne3 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 07, 2002 Posts: 1,061	Can somebody, anybody, explain what all the hype was about JM when he was drafted? What am I missing? He wasn't even the first qb drated (Jacksonville). Also, the first qb drafted was the qb New England wanted, if he was still available.

02-17-2016, 05:03 PM	#9
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	LOL@MrCleveland and Marvo301 hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

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03-10-2016, 03:49 PM	#11
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	I'm glad Cleveland got rid of Johnny Manziel because he's a joke and they should've never drafted him hahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Browns keep getting rid of quarterbacks and that's not good because they need to keep some quarterbacks for awhile. But Johnny is a as*hole and I've never seen a quarterback like him who refuses to act right. Browns are gonna be bad forever anyway hahahahahahahahahahahaha. So it don't matter who their quarterback is but they need to keep a quarterback for a long time.