Why not Manziel?

[Crimson Warrior]

Hamilton is a football town, and the CFL generally isn’t a place for divas. It is a place where comebacks are celebrated, though: if Manziel plays with passion but without drama, a pretty proud fanbase may well adopt him.

But JF's problem is that he doesn't have the passion necessary to succeed. He was great in college. I guess it was the 2014 cotton bowl where he made the Sooner defense look like a bunch of eighth-graders chasing him around (it was embarrassing).

But he was getting by mostly on talent then, and now he's lost all the discipline he needs to be successful as professional. No passion = no motivation = no discipline.

I could be wrong, but I think he's just riding his college success to a few more paychecks. Maybe he'll make a few plays in CFL, maybe even have a few decent performances. But he's done as a starting NFL QB.

For his sake, I hope I'm wrong.

 

[Western Font]

But JF's problem is that he doesn't have the passion necessary to succeed. He was great in college. I guess it was the 2014 cotton bowl where he made the Sooner defense look like a bunch of eighth-graders chasing him around (it was embarrassing).

But he was getting by mostly on talent then, and now he's lost all the discipline he needs to be successful as professional. No passion = no motivation = no discipline.

I could be wrong, but I think he's just riding his college success to a few more paychecks. Maybe he'll make a few plays in CFL, maybe even have a few decent performances. But he's done as a starting NFL QB.

For his sake, I hope I'm wrong.

Yep, it’s a big IF. I’m not banking on it: seems more likely that he finds a way to insult the city, country, and league after a string of poor performances. We’ll see soon enough.

 

[NJCardFan]

I got no issues with Canada. They gave us hockey and decent beer. Can't be mad at them.


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[unseenaz]

maybe he should just stay up there and have a nice long career in the CFL

 

[Zeno]

maybe he should just stay up there and have a nice long career in the CFL

I kind of like redemption stories, you know when guys finally see the light, grow up and realize they are not bigger than the game. It'd be cool to see him go up there play well and have another shot in the NFL by the time he turns 30. Cleveland fans definitely don't want to see that (and probably rightfully so).

 

[unseenaz]

I kind of like redemption stories, you know when guys finally see the light, grow up and realize they are not bigger than the game. It'd be cool to see him go up there play well and have another shot in the NFL by the time he turns 30. Cleveland fans definitely don't want to see that (and probably rightfully so).

i just don't believe that he has 'finally seen the light', he is who he is.

 

[Zeno]

i just don't believe that he has 'finally seen the light', he is who he is.

I don't know that he has but wish him the best if he actually does put in the effort.

 

[NJCardFan]

I just want to let everyone know that camping across from us are a group of Québécois college students who are as nice and friendly as they come. The girls aren't hard on the eyes either. And they're roughing it camping in tents.


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[oaken1]

only a city fella would think camping in tents is "roughing it"...lmao

 

[GuernseyCard]

I just want to let everyone know that camping across from us are a group of Québécois college students who are as nice and friendly as they come. The girls aren't hard on the eyes either. And they're roughing it camping in tents.

Joie de vivre is Québec's way of life .
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[Jetstream Green]

Really, who spends their day even contemplating hating Canada... if someone has discouraging words for Canada, they are also liable for bitching at the lawn watching grass grow in my opinion

 

[Jetstream Green]

only a city fella would think camping in tents is "roughing it"...lmao

This South Texas boy agrees... hell, the last thing you want is a tent which might attract critters to join you lol

 

[Lorenzo]

As big tuna would say you are what you are. He's all talk and no action. at that level you don't just flip a switch 4 years after being drafted and say ok now I'm going to try for real. Vince Young tried that same BS more than once. great college QB's sometimes just don't have the mental toughness to transition to the NFL. you really have to have it upstairs just to have a chance because the body can only do so much at that level.

 

[Jetstream Green]

As big tuna would say you are what you are. He's all talk and no action. at that level you don't just flip a switch 4 years after being drafted and say ok now I'm going to try for real. Vince Young tried that same BS more than once. great college QB's sometimes just don't have the mental toughness to transition to the NFL. you really have to have it upstairs just to have a chance because the body can only do so much at that level.

He does not have to flip a switch as you say because he cannot but he can grow and maybe after a few seasons become a professional on and off the field and still follow his dream as a pro

 

[NJCardFan]

only a city fella would think camping in tents is "roughing it"...lmao

Considering this is what I believe camping to be, camping in tents is rouging it:

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[unseenaz]

Considering this is what I believe camping to be, camping in tents is rouging it:

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right next to a giant lit up parking structure, camping. lmao! great setup though, i'd love that out in the woods

 

[oaken1]

Considering this is what I believe camping to be, camping in tents is rouging it:

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yer a glamper, lmao...

nice rig though

 

[NJCardFan]

right next to a giant lit up parking structure, camping. lmao! great setup though, i'd love that out in the woods

Actually, that pic was from a couple of years ago. That exact spot was where those kids were set up. We ended up across the way in what I call Redneck Row. This is in Myrtle Beach. We're about 20 yards from the beach here.

 

[unseenaz]

Actually, that pic was from a couple of years ago. That exact spot was where those kids were set up. We ended up across the way in what I call Redneck Row. This is in Myrtle Beach. We're about 20 yards from the beach here.

Now THAT sounds incredible.

 

[MadCardDisease]

Johnny Manziel throws four interceptions in CFL debut:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...anziel-throws-four-interceptions-in-cfl-debut

 

[Southpaw]

Johnny Manziel throws four interceptions in CFL debut:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...anziel-throws-four-interceptions-in-cfl-debut

In his defense, he shouldn't have even been in the game. A grand total of 4 days of practice with his new team, and they suck big time. Manziel is their 4th QB used this year. The others were too beaten up to play.