Big Ben unsure if Johnny Manziel can take the pounding

[Shoes]

Pro Football Hall of Fame (http://www.profootballhof.com/) quarterback Warren Moon isn't the first to question whether Johnny Manziel (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/johnny-manziel?id=2543462)'s six-foot, 200-pound frame can absorb the physical punishment (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342421/article/hall-of-fame-qb-warren-moon-not-sold-on-johnny-manziel) his scrambling style is likely to withstand in the NFL, and now he's not the last, either.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000347186/article/big-ben-unsure-if-johnny-manziel-can-take-the-pounding

[86WARD]

Ben would know...

[salamander]

The NFL is going to eat Manziel alive.

[steelreserve]

That's a nice headline. I wonder what he thinks of Tom Brady?

[salamander]

That's a nice headline. I wonder what he thinks of Tom Brady?

We all know Brady takes a "pounding" every night.

[Steelman]

I like how Ben asked Peezy what he thought. None of the analysts I've heard ever asked an NFL linebacker what they thought about putting a good lick on Manziel. Good perspective, one that Johnny would be wise to remember.

[GBMelBlount]

We all know Brady takes a "pounding" every night.

http://www.terezowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/brad.gif

[Hawkman]

http://www.terezowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/brad.gif

That ain't right!!

[ALLD]

Manziel is hype like Tim Tebow.

[HollywoodSteel]

If the Browns do end up drafting Johnny Football, all the more reason we should re-sign a proper ambassador to welcome him to the division:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06XVAXKhYh0

http://socialnewsdaily.com/35908/james-harrison-lifting-a-ridiculous-amount-of-weight/

[Jaucer]

Every Browns fan I know agrees with me that they should not draft a QB with their 1st pick. Start with getting some receivers other than Gordon who can catch, get a running back, and shore up the o-line. Then go get a QB while letting Hoyer prove if he really has it or not. Otherwise it's all for not. They have been down this path before way too many times. I actually hope they learned from it but I wouldn't bet any money.

[HollywoodSteel]

Jaucer, I agree. The Browns would be unwise to take a QB with the #4 overall pick. They'll probably be able to take Watkins or Mack with that pick and there will still be a good QB available for their later first round selection if they want one. Who knows? If teams end up preferring guys like Bortles and Carr, Johnny Football might even be there later in the first round. If they are smart they will take the BPA with that #4 overall who will be a real difference maker. Watkins and Mack, and worst case scenario Evans, fit that bill.

[86WARD]

Browns won't take a QB at 4...it would be silly. But then again...

They'll do it with their second pick...hopefully it's not Bortles.

[HollywoodSteel]

No matter which QB the Browns end up with, I want Harrison back to hit the guy so hard he wakes up in next year's draft.

And this time if JH gets suspended for hitting a Cleveland QB (after he tucks it to run and then changes his mind), it's not nearly as big a deal. If the QB in question happens to be Johnny Football, all the better. JH is a professional character builder. Johnny might thank him one day for the lesson in humility. Or not. Either way it'll be entertaining.

[stillers4me]

Welcome to the afc north, Johnny Football. :chuckle:


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[salamander]

Maybe he's the real reason the Steelers want more speed on the defense? :chuckle:

[JayC]

here's to another 10 years of kicking the browns ass :drink:

[Edman]

And to counter that, the Steelers get a speedy linebacker in Shazier.

Johnny Manziel and the Cleveland Browns. It's a match made in heaven. An immature brat and a losing team that's rebuilding yet again.

Cleveland has virtually nothing, He's moving from Texas to a cold urban state in Ohio, and playing in a rough and tumble division that isn't kind to quarterbacks and especially rookies. Even Ben got a rough welcome to the AFC North.

Did I also mention that Cleveland has no weapons (Besides Josh Gordon) nor a running game whatsoever?

Good Luck, Johnny. You'll need it.

[HollywoodSteel]

And to counter that, the Steelers get a speedy linebacker in Shazier.

Johnny Manziel and the Cleveland Browns. It's a match made in heaven. An immature brat and a losing team that's rebuilding yet again.

Cleveland has virtually nothing, He's moving from Texas to a cold urban state in Ohio, and playing in a rough and tumble division that isn't kind to quarterbacks and especially rookies. Even Ben got a rough welcome to the AFC North.

Did I also mention that Cleveland has no weapons (Besides Josh Gordon) nor a running game whatsoever?

Good Luck, Johnny. You'll need it.

It's too early in the draft to say that. They could easily take a very quality receiver with their next pick and still get a good RB as well. Cleveland is going to come out of this draft as a very interesting team to watch. I still think James Harrison is the answer. If Johnny Football thinks he can't be intimidated, let's see how he feels about being mauled by a silverback who has nothing to lose anymore by going all out.

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It does put me in a weird position now as a fan though. As much as I hate the Ravens, I might find myself rooting for Suggs to give him that nice warm welcome to the AFC North.

[ALLD]

Manziere or is it "Bro" is going to get killed. Browns got a great deal trading down, but blew it by drafting Mr. Out of the NFL in 3 and wasting a 1st rounder. So, the Browns gave up Watkins for their first pick and a maybe or doubtful in Bro. One cancelled out the other. I would have taken Watkins, not over thought it, and let the cards fall where they may. Sid Farkas could QB, but Cleveland will always be losers.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS8nXc3X-6k

[st33lersguy]

Can't wait to see Johnny Tebow get Shazaamed in Week 1

[Psycho Ward 86]

And to counter that, the Steelers get a speedy linebacker in Shazier.

Johnny Manziel and the Cleveland Browns. It's a match made in heaven. An immature brat and a losing team that's rebuilding yet again.

Cleveland has virtually nothing, He's moving from Texas to a cold urban state in Ohio, and playing in a rough and tumble division that isn't kind to quarterbacks and especially rookies. Even Ben got a rough welcome to the AFC North.

Did I also mention that Cleveland has no weapons (Besides Josh Gordon) nor a running game whatsoever?

Good Luck, Johnny. You'll need it.

lmfao, they dont even have that anymore. banned for 16 games http://espn.go.com/boston/story/_/id/10908822/josh-gordon-cleveland-browns-faces-season-long-suspension

[HollywoodSteel]

lmfao, they dont even have that anymore. banned for 16 games http://espn.go.com/boston/story/_/id/10908822/josh-gordon-cleveland-browns-faces-season-long-suspension

I know I shouldn't say this, but I actually feel bad for Browns fans. I can tease and poke fun with the best of them, but no one can deny that they have a loyal, rabid fan base that really deserves better. No fair weathered fans over there… because there is no fair weather over there (literally and metaphorically). Who knows what will happen with Johnny Football, but at least, for now, they could draw a spark of hope from the signing. But the fans in Cleveland don't even get to be optimistic for a day without something coming along to dash those hopes.

So, they have my pity. It lets me reserve even more hate for the Ravens (who are the real Browns minus the great fan base).

[ALLD]

If the Browns do end up drafting Johnny Football, all the more reason we should re-sign a proper ambassador to welcome him to the division:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06XVAXKhYh0

http://socialnewsdaily.com/35908/james-harrison-lifting-a-ridiculous-amount-of-weight/


I say this hit was legal because the QB was running & out of the pocket.

[HollywoodSteel]

I say this hit was legal because the QB was running & out of the pocket.

A Steelers uniform + an accusation = automatic guilt. Forget what the evidence and your lying eyes tell you.

[tube517]

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[salamander]

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All he needs to do is take his talents to South Beach. :chuckle:

[fansince'76]

All he needs to do is take his talents to South Beach. :chuckle:

I dunno, the WRs don't jump to catch passes there. :lol:

[salamander]

I dunno, the WRs don't jump to catch passes there. :lol:

Shame on you, we all know that jumping to catch a pass isn't part of a WR's job description. :nono: :lol:

[fansince'76]

Shame on you, we all know that jumping to catch a pass isn't part of a WR's job description. :nono: :lol:

That's right! It's not their job to fight for passes that don't hit them right between the numbers either! :chuckle: