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5 Teams Desperate Enough to Sign Johnny Manziel
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/02/bro...Rss&utm_campaign=usatodaycomsports-topstories
...1. Dallas Cowboys
The obvious choice. Manziel wants to go there, and Jerry Jones wanted to pick him in 2014. Following the Cowboys’ signing of Greg Hardy, Jones also talked repeatedly about using football as an avenue to rehabilitate players, so that same logic would obviously apply here for Manziel. The Cowboys are still Romo’s team, but given his propensity for injuries a dynamic backup would certainly help. That said, with the media attention that the Cowboys attract even during quiet seasons, Dallas hardly seems like the best spot for Manziel.
(Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports)
2. Los Angeles Rams
From a purely marketing perspective, the Rams could do with a flashy, high-profile name like Manziel to showcase the team’s return to Los Angeles. Again, it’s hardly the ideal spot considering the media scrutiny he’ll invariably attract, but joining the Rams could spur some healthy competition with Nick Foles for the starting job and provide a feeling of ownership over a team that he could, feasibly, lead.
3. New England Patriots
A total, unequivocal longshot in every sense, and the Pats aren’t exactly “desperate.” But remember, Bill Belichick has a history of looking for value in shunned, high-profile prospects. Chad Johnson, Albert Haynesworth and Randy Moss all once graced the Pats roster despite their previous troubles, and while Tim Tebow didn’t have any of those issues, the media sensation that he attracted scared off many teams, opening the door for the Pats to take a look at him. I’ve written before that Manziel’s best chance for redemption would probably come via a strong organization that is stable enough to defuse any potential landmines, and who better than the Pats? By the way, Tom Brady won’t be around forever. He is 38, after all …
Tim Tebow, left, and Tom Brady. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
4. Houston Texans
The Houston Texans aren’t actually that far away from doing some serious damage, but questions linger over its quarterback situation. Brian Hoyer had an inconsistent season in 2015 and at 30, isn’t getting any younger. Snagging Manziel would certainly be a gamble and, like the Patriots, a long shot. But if they could figure out a way to work Manziel into a productive environment, the payoff could be remarkably big. That said, RGIII could be a safer gamble.
5. Kansas City Chiefs
Enough of the long shots, because this one could actually happen. The Chiefs are rumored to be interested, and all the Alex Smith-is-the-ultimate-game-manager-but-has-a-ceiling cliches seemed to prove themselves once again in 2015. Perhaps having Smith pass down some of that knowledge to pair with Manziel’s undoubted athleticism, all under the stewardship of Andy Reid, could provide the recipe for success.
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/02/bro...Rss&utm_campaign=usatodaycomsports-topstories
...1. Dallas Cowboys
The obvious choice. Manziel wants to go there, and Jerry Jones wanted to pick him in 2014. Following the Cowboys’ signing of Greg Hardy, Jones also talked repeatedly about using football as an avenue to rehabilitate players, so that same logic would obviously apply here for Manziel. The Cowboys are still Romo’s team, but given his propensity for injuries a dynamic backup would certainly help. That said, with the media attention that the Cowboys attract even during quiet seasons, Dallas hardly seems like the best spot for Manziel.
(Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports)
2. Los Angeles Rams
From a purely marketing perspective, the Rams could do with a flashy, high-profile name like Manziel to showcase the team’s return to Los Angeles. Again, it’s hardly the ideal spot considering the media scrutiny he’ll invariably attract, but joining the Rams could spur some healthy competition with Nick Foles for the starting job and provide a feeling of ownership over a team that he could, feasibly, lead.
3. New England Patriots
A total, unequivocal longshot in every sense, and the Pats aren’t exactly “desperate.” But remember, Bill Belichick has a history of looking for value in shunned, high-profile prospects. Chad Johnson, Albert Haynesworth and Randy Moss all once graced the Pats roster despite their previous troubles, and while Tim Tebow didn’t have any of those issues, the media sensation that he attracted scared off many teams, opening the door for the Pats to take a look at him. I’ve written before that Manziel’s best chance for redemption would probably come via a strong organization that is stable enough to defuse any potential landmines, and who better than the Pats? By the way, Tom Brady won’t be around forever. He is 38, after all …
Tim Tebow, left, and Tom Brady. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
4. Houston Texans
The Houston Texans aren’t actually that far away from doing some serious damage, but questions linger over its quarterback situation. Brian Hoyer had an inconsistent season in 2015 and at 30, isn’t getting any younger. Snagging Manziel would certainly be a gamble and, like the Patriots, a long shot. But if they could figure out a way to work Manziel into a productive environment, the payoff could be remarkably big. That said, RGIII could be a safer gamble.
5. Kansas City Chiefs
Enough of the long shots, because this one could actually happen. The Chiefs are rumored to be interested, and all the Alex Smith-is-the-ultimate-game-manager-but-has-a-ceiling cliches seemed to prove themselves once again in 2015. Perhaps having Smith pass down some of that knowledge to pair with Manziel’s undoubted athleticism, all under the stewardship of Andy Reid, could provide the recipe for success.
