Johnny Manziel tweets about XFL then deletes account

[y4j1981]

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Johnny Manziel tweets XFL interest, then deletes his account

A year ago, Johnny Manziel signed with the Alliance of American Football after its season had already started. He may want to do the same this year in the XFL.

Manziel wrote on Twitter the if XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck wants him, Manziel will play.

“Oliver Luck,” Manziel wrote. “If ya wanna boost your ratings to another level just send me the contract tomorrow and we’re in there. Like I said YEARS ago… XFL2020 give the people what they want.”

A few hours after tweeting that, however, Manziel deleted his account. So Manziel’s true motives are anyone’s guess. But it remains true that the XFL and Manziel would both benefit from Manziel playing in the league.

The XFL, so far, hasn’t shown much interest in Manziel. But it’s easy to see that changing if the XFL’s TV viewership declines as much in the league’s third weekend as they did in the league’s second weekend. Manziel would instantly become the XFL’s most famous player, and the XFL needs famous players.

The XFL season continues this weekend with the Houston Roughnecks taking on the Tampa Bay Vipers and the Dallas Renegades taking on the Settle Dragons today, and the New York Guardians taking on the St. Louis BattleHawks and the DC Defenders taking on the LA Wildcats tomorrow. Most football fans don’t know anything about any of those teams, and although the curiosity factor drove solid ratings in the XFL’s first weekend, in the long run the league is going to need a player fans tune in to see. Manziel could be that player.

[brettappedout (BLM)]

He sucks. Rather see a guy that has earned his way back or a chance at redemption in the XFL.

[Spider2024]

The whole account? Does he know you can delete just one tweet at any given time?

[bob]

he's terrible

and didn't Vince say that only people with no criminal record would be allowed to be in the league?

[Chiral]

One step closer to Johnny Football vs. Johnny Wrestling in a mega football vs. wrestling match.

[WR91]

Feb 22, 2020 23:15:33 GMT -5 bob said:

he's terrible

and didn't Vince say that only people with no criminal record would be allowed to be in the league?

Why yes he is terrible and yes Vince did say that. So John boy is just a stupid POS who can't let things go in my opinion.

[Cyno]

His level of talent would probably allow him to have success in the XFL considering the average talent in that league not exactly being elite. Guy became a star because of his play in college and the average XFL defensive player is much closer to the college level than the NFL starter level. His attitude, on the other hand, is another story. If he's willing to keep his ego in check and able to keep his addictions at bay, then might as well give him the chance if he wants to earn it.

Also, I wouldn't be surprised if Vince, Luck, and co. quietly took "no criminal records" off the table or made an "It's alright 'cause it's all white" exception for Manziel if he turned his life around.

[Kevin Hamilton]

He's a guy that had every possible advantage not only athletically but the fact that he lived a privileged life even before making his own money and squandered every bit of talent.

[Can you afford to pay me, Gah]

Feb 23, 2020 16:50:01 GMT -5 Cyno said:

His level of talent would probably allow him to have success in the XFL considering the average talent in that league not exactly being elite. Guy became a star because of his play in college and the average XFL defensive player is much closer to the college level than the NFL starter level. His attitude, on the other hand, is another story. If he's willing to keep his ego in check and able to keep his addictions at bay, then might as well give him the chance if he wants to earn it.

Also, I wouldn't be surprised if Vince, Luck, and co. quietly took "no criminal records" off the table or made an "It's alright 'cause it's all white" exception for Manziel if he turned his life around.

There maybe a better chance for him in the XFL in the off season, than now. Being that players could be called to the NFL at that point. The thing is, he is worth the risk? He hasn't proven anything to anybody that he has got his head right and is serious about playing. The XFL isn't based on "names" but on ability, that how the teams went about drafting.

[Cyno]

And you don't think Manziel has more ability than some of the scrubs they got playing quarterback in the XFL? The problems with him have been with his head and his struggles with addiction, not his athleticism.

[Kevin Hamilton]

And in the XFL he'd be more like he was in college where he was more athletically gifted than most of the the people on the field. It's in the NFL where everyone is the tip top athletically where teams solve guys like Manziel.

[Nickybojelais]

And then Johnny Failure can join an exclusive group to have sucked in the NFL, CFL, AAF and XFL.

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If Johnny Manziel did not go to Cleveland I think things would have ended up better. The Browns broke him.