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Johnny Manziel Enters Treatment
ESPN ^ | February 2, 2015 | Jeremy Fowler

Posted on 02/02/2015 7:54:51 AM PST by SamAdams76

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I know there will be many here that will be tempted to gloat and pile on and say "I saw this coming."

I saw this coming too. But I wish him well.

1 posted on 02/02/2015 7:54:51 AM PST by SamAdams76
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I wouldn’t be surprised that the Cleveland Browns management asked him to go into treatment, and he accepted as a condition of him staying with the team.


2 posted on 02/02/2015 7:57:18 AM PST by RayChuang88 (FairTax: America's economic cure)
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“...continued commitment to nightlife.”
3 posted on 02/02/2015 7:58:28 AM PST by Eric in the Ozarks (Rip it out by the roots.)
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I knew those Snickers bars would lead to no good......................


4 posted on 02/02/2015 7:59:25 AM PST by Red Badger (If you compromise with evil, you just get more evil..........................)
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I wish him well.

But now everyone knows why he was a wasted draft pick (no pun intended).

5 posted on 02/02/2015 7:59:28 AM PST by Alberta's Child ("It doesn't work for me. I gotta have more cowbell!")
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He needed this four years ago. Maybe he’ll resolve his issues. If he was ever team-orientated...he might be worth something in the league.


6 posted on 02/02/2015 7:59:32 AM PST by pepsionice
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I read the story on a Cleveland newspaper site and it strongly implied the team was involved in the decision.


7 posted on 02/02/2015 8:00:53 AM PST by IamConservative (If fighting fire with fire is a good idea, why do the pros use water?)
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Colin Cowherd shows class... stating that he has been hard on Manziel and thought he was a punk, but today he has his back.


8 posted on 02/02/2015 8:02:42 AM PST by ez (RIP America 1776-2014. Long live the oligarchy.)
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Wouldn't be surprised if the team forced this on him, given all the embarrassment he caused for the franchise. Would explain the timing of the announcement (just after the SB).

I'm typically not a fan of "forced" rehab. The desire to change must come from within. Hopefully he has the desire to come out of this a changed man, or his pro football career might never get off the ground.

9 posted on 02/02/2015 8:04:35 AM PST by SamAdams76
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I didn’t see him actually doing something about it coming. Good for him, hope he finds the path.


10 posted on 02/02/2015 8:04:49 AM PST by discostu (The albatross begins with its vengeance A terrible curse a thirst has begun)
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He needs ego-reduction surgery, along with a humility implant.


11 posted on 02/02/2015 8:04:53 AM PST by PGR88
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Wondered when this would happen!!!


12 posted on 02/02/2015 8:06:10 AM PST by ontap
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He has a chance now. One chance.


13 posted on 02/02/2015 8:06:13 AM PST by headstamp 2
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Manziel is one of those notoriously bad high draft picks. He will be out of the NFL in 2 years or less.


14 posted on 02/02/2015 8:06:31 AM PST by Old Retired Army Guy
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bttt


15 posted on 02/02/2015 8:08:19 AM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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Wow, that was quick!


16 posted on 02/02/2015 8:10:43 AM PST by Pearls Before Swine
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He was probably raised like a prince that could do no wrong. Very wealthy family and a talented football player. He has always acted like a spoiled brat since he became “johnny football” I hope he can become a humble person in some way and overcome. Just my opinion of course. Dont’ imagine too many people told him “no” along the way.


17 posted on 02/02/2015 8:13:03 AM PST by dandiegirl
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The NY Giants had a reputation for working behind the scenes to have their troublesome players deal with their issues. It was also unusual for them to even draft guys with personality issues in the first place. It’s amazing that Lawrence Taylor played as long as he did for them.


18 posted on 02/02/2015 8:13:13 AM PST by Alberta's Child ("It doesn't work for me. I gotta have more cowbell!")
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And Bayless was right this entire time.


19 posted on 02/02/2015 8:13:48 AM PST by thefactor (yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)
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He’s proof that awarding the Heisman to a freshman is a bad idea.


20 posted on 02/02/2015 8:14:36 AM PST by kjam22 (my music video "If My People" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74b20RjILy4)
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