Thursday, January 2, 2014

The Case for "Johnny Football"

Now that Tim Tebow is safely tucked away analyzing the SEC on ESPN, I can focus my attention on the next quarterback who I believe can save the Cleveland Browns from themselves...Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel. I'm tired of the same ole' same ole'! In the words of the great Chicago Bears linebacker Mike Singletary..."I want winners!" He captured the Heisman Trophy as a freshman and singlehandedly beat Duke University in the "Chic-Fil-A Bowl" in what very well may be his last game as an amateur. This kid has the ability to "WILL" his team to victory. I want someone at the helm who's going to get your attention in the huddle! He has the uncanny ability to make plays with his feet and his arm. He escapes pressure better than anyone in the upcoming draft, and can make all the throws regardless of what kind of offense you are operating. He works exclusively out of the shotgun and hands the ball off to his running back maybe 15 times a game. He will be your leading ground gainer and teams will have fits trying to contain him. I always said..."New coach ...New quarterback." I've seen it throughout the league time and time again. We are the only team that saddles it's new coach with an existing QB. If it's Josh McDaniels & Manziel then so be it! This team has five pro-bowlers on the roster. When was the last time we could say that? The time to win is NOW and the best shot we have at doing so is with this kid holding the keys to the caddy! In the words of Morgan Freeman to his jailhouse friend Andy..."You can get busy living or you can get busy dying!" I choose the former and Johnny Manziel will be the CPR we need to get this franchise off of life support and back in the game!