faba Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 ESPN.com news services Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment Quarterback Johnny Manziel has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, a source confirmed to ESPN. TMZ Sports first reported news on Manziel's suspension. Manziel, 23, is a free agent after being released by the Cleveland Browns earlier this year. His four-game suspension becomes effective immediately. If he signs with a team, Manziel would be suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season and conceivably could play in Week 5. But Manziel also could face additional discipline under the personal conduct police for other transgressions, including being charged with assaulting his girlfriend, sources told ESPN. Manziel is sincere with his plans to get sober this summer, a source close to the quarterback said Wednesday. "I do believe he's serious," the source told ESPN. "He's talked for a while about knuckling down, getting ready and working out. It's more about health and having options and feeling good. If that works out for this season, great. But if not, that's OK too." When asked if that turn to sobriety would require treatment, the source wasn't sure. Though Manziel seems to be partying too much, he sounds "mostly OK" when the two talk, the source added. Last week, Manziel's father, Paul, raised the level of concern for his son by telling ESPN's Josina Anderson that Manziel is a "druggie" and that a stint in jail might save his life. Paul Manziel added that he checked his son into a rehab clinic earlier this year, but Manziel "escaped." Manziel faces misdemeanor assault charges for allegedly rupturing the eardrum of former girlfriend Colleen Crowley during a January dispute in Texas. Manziel is pleading not guilty. On Monday, attorney Bob Hinton withdrew his name from Manziel's case after accidentally texting The Associated Press about his client, expressing concern Manziel would have difficulty passing a drug test. Jim Darnell remains Manziel's lead attorney. Manziel also faces a lawsuit for his part in the trashing of a Los Angeles rental home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Just now, faba said: ESPN.com news services Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment Manziel is sincere with his plans to get sober this summer, a source close to the quarterback said Wednesday. "I do believe he's serious," the source told ESPN. Sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 1 minute ago, JiF said: Sure. Pretty impressive getting suspended from work when you don't even have a job, LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge4Tide Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 That's going to cause some of the teams clamoring for his services to think twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 1 minute ago, Sarge4Tide said: That's going to cause some of the teams clamoring for his services to think twice What teams are clamoring for his services- the local touch tackle league not any NFL team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 7 minutes ago, The Crusher said: Pretty impressive getting suspended from work when you don't even have a job, LOL It is and I totally believe him when he says he has plans to get sober this summer. Still a lot of summer left to turn it around, you know? Because really his partying was more of Spring thing anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I like to see the kid turn it around. What can I say? I'm an American and love a good redemption story. While I certainly also have my doubts, if he can stay clean thru -say- the beginning of December, someone would be clever to sign him for the last four games of the year (all suspended), and hold his rights into 2017 with his suspension already served. Not saying that should be the Jets, just saying it'd be a clever move for someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 And he's still a better option than anyone on our team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 What teams are clamoring for his services- the local touch tackle league not any NFL team Don't the Jets need a starting QB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 Just now, PatsFanTX said: Don't the Jets need a starting QB? Yes that is why we pass on Manziel- what exactly has he done besides get in trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscrazey Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 have fun in the CFL Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Dude doesn't play football, has totally taken a piss on the game, and yet they still call him Johnny "football". Dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Sign this beast!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Sign this beast!!!!!!!! He would immediately become the Jets best QB on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 2 hours ago, PatsFanTX said: He would immediately become the Jets best QB on the roster. I prefer him over Fitzpatrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I prefer him over Fitzpatrick So would anyone with a functioning brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jett Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Rehab this beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 1 minute ago, jett said: Rehab this beast. and SIGN HIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYs Stepchild Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 8 hours ago, Sarge4Tide said: That's going to cause some of the teams clamoring for his services to think twice Does the Lingerie football league honor NFL suspensions? I thought they just did lines right there on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 12 hours ago, JiF said: It is and I totally believe him when he says he has plans to get sober this summer. Still a lot of summer left to turn it around, you know? Because really his partying was more of Spring thing anyway. But not until he gets back from Cabo. Not, you know have to finish up whatever drugs he's got stockpiled. Wheres the XFL when you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PepPep Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I hope he gets his life back on track. But I don't see him having an NFL career EVER. Maybe another league, but his NFL playing days are over and he needs to focus on other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 For his own sake he needs to clean himself up- forget about football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 For his own sake he needs to clean himself up- forget about football His dad's right, he will be 6ft under by the time he is 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Johnny "Rehab" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 3 hours ago, faba said: For his own sake he needs to clean himself up- forget about football Excuse me. How long before we can go back to calling him Johnny Manziel? Calling him Johnny Football at this point is simply mean. Practically cyber bullying. Maybe it's our fault ? OMG I'm so sorry Johnny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 11 hours ago, PepPep said: I hope he gets his life back on track. But I don't see him having an NFL career EVER. Maybe another league, but his NFL playing days are over and he needs to focus on other things. Why? He's still young. If he gets himself rehabbed, there will be teams that have him in for a look see. Not this year, for sure. It's basically up to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no psls Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Did anyone say ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 On 6/30/2016 at 2:15 PM, The Crusher said: Pretty impressive getting suspended from work when you don't even have a job, LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PepPep Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 On 7/1/2016 at 10:39 PM, kelticwizard said: Why? He's still young. If he gets himself rehabbed, there will be teams that have him in for a look see. Not this year, for sure. It's basically up to him. I guess you are right. Never say never. BUT- I based my thinking on the fact that he has not shown anything on the football field (in the NFL) for NFL teams to even merit a 'look see'. On top of that he has doen even less off the field, and is a huge risk by simply taking up a roster spot. But again, never say never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 On July 1, 2016 at 3:15 PM, PatsFanTX said: His dad's right, he will be 6ft under by the time he is 30. Some prediction. He was 6'0" already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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