Akili Smith: Manziel reminds me of myself

[Skootown]

OUCH


"Former Bengals megabust Akili Smith says Johnny Manziel's behavior reminds him of himself.

Smith admits he was a heavy drinker who made regular trips to Vegas during his playing days, and "focused on partying first and everything else second." "Yeah, it's written all over the wall with some of the things he's doing in the offseason, going to Vegas and all that stuff," Smith said of Manziel. "He needs to put all that type of stuff to the side right now and focus on his career." Manziel can shut up his detractors by beating out Brian Hoyer and playing well on Sundays. If he doesn't, concerns about his flashy lifestyle will grow louder."


Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Jun 29 - 12:53 PM

[davdukes4]

Brett Favre: Manziel reminds me of myself.

Brett Favre says Johnny Manziel reminds him of himself | ProFootballTalk

Big time drinker (and more).
Liked having 'too much fun off the field'.
Where did that lead?
3 consecutive MVPs
Super Bowl champion
All time winningest quarterback
73000 yards
522 touchdowns


Woohoo!

[Braswell10]

Originally Posted by davdukes4

Brett Favre: Manziel reminds me of myself.

Brett Favre says Johnny Manziel reminds him of himself | ProFootballTalk

Big time drinker (and more).
Liked having 'too much fun off the field'.
Where did that lead?
3 consecutive MVPs
Super Bowl champion
All time winningest quarterback
73000 yards
522 touchdowns


Woohoo!

BOOM!!!!!!!!!!

[BrewCrewBall27]

Originally Posted by davdukes4

Brett Favre: Manziel reminds me of myself.

Brett Favre says Johnny Manziel reminds him of himself | ProFootballTalk

Big time drinker (and more).
Liked having 'too much fun off the field'.
Where did that lead?
3 consecutive MVPs
Super Bowl champion
All time winningest quarterback
73000 yards
522 touchdowns


Woohoo!

Favre turned it around though, not sure if Manziel will...

[mrmojorisin71]

Originally Posted by BrewCrewBall27

Favre turned it around though, not sure if Manziel will...

I'm not sure if it will rain tomorrow

[indyguy]

I do like how people will say "But Brett Favre...."

Sure, that is one example that worked out. Here are a few more that did not that are very similar:

Vince Young
Matt Leinart
Ryan Leaf
JaMarcus Russell

[asujbl]

Lets not act like 90% of NFL players aren't doing the same thing. Manziel is just an idiot when it comes to social media.

There was a huge blog post (I'll have to find it) where a guy went out and found like 50-75 instagram photos for other NFL guys in Vegas, Miami, LA, NYC, and wherever the same weekend that JFF was in Vegas with Gronk.

No one covered any of that.

JFF needs to cool it on making it known where he is - but his handlers don't seem to care what he posts on Twitter or Instagram.

[bradical]

And on the seventh day, JFF created football.

[davdukes4]

If you want to be pessimistic about Manziel you should be pessimistic about all rookie quarterbacks. They will all likely fail.

My only issue with Manziel having fun is the hit his legacy will take. He could win 3 MVPs and a Super Bowl. There will still be 100,000 people waiting for him to fail. Waiting for that interception, so they can say, "I told you so". It's sad really. He isn't hurting anyone. He is going to practice, he is working his tail off. Life is short, Let the man enjoy his.

[Skootown]

"ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported on SportsCenter Friday that the Browns have approached Johnny Manziel about "toning it down," with regard to his actions on social media.

Owner Jimmy Haslam was "bothered" by Manziel's recent posting of a "Money Phone" (stack of bills held to the ear) on Instagram. The Browns seem more concerned with Manziel's social media behavior than his well-publicized weekend partying. Approached by the Cleveland Plain Dealer Friday morning, Manziel told the paper "I don't think I'm doing anything wrong," and "I'm not going to change for anybody." Earlier this month, Ben Tate described media coverage of Manziel as "annoying," hinting it may be a distraction in the locker room. ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi stated Friday that he's never seen Manziel-like behavior from a Browns player. Grossi has been covering the Browns for 30 years. "


The bolded text is the kind of stuff that is a red flag to me. While I could really care less what someone his age does in the offseason, he could definitely have a better attitude about it. I mean, "I'm not gonna change for anybody" is probably the last thing a coach wants to hear. While others may be doing the same, for better or worse he has an insane amount of hype around him right now and he knows that.

But, as we all know, his play on the field will be all that matters in the end.

[ILOVEBEER]

Originally Posted by asujbl

Lets not act like 90% of NFL players aren't doing the same thing. Manziel is just an idiot when it comes to social media.

There was a huge blog post (I'll have to find it) where a guy went out and found like 50-75 instagram photos for other NFL guys in Vegas, Miami, LA, NYC, and wherever the same weekend that JFF was in Vegas with Gronk.

No one covered any of that.

JFF needs to cool it on making it known where he is - but his handlers don't seem to care what he posts on Twitter or Instagram.

Browns' Joe Haden has advice for Johnny Manziel and friends when they're out: 'put your phones away' | cleveland.com

Joe Haden says the same thing. Manziel gets caught because he is popular and identifiable. If some OL from the Lions jumped on a swan, no one would care. Tebow probably lives the most boring life in the world and he still sucks.

[asujbl]

Originally Posted by ILOVEBEER

Browns' Joe Haden has advice for Johnny Manziel and friends when they're out: 'put your phones away' | cleveland.com

Joe Haden says the same thing. Manziel gets caught because he is popular and identifiable. If some OL from the Lions jumped on a swan, no one would care. Tebow probably lives the most boring life in the world and he still sucks.

Comparing apples to apples (even though they aren't the same position obviously)

Justin Gilbert posted a bunch of photos from Miami the same weekend.

No one cared - and he was the "higher drafted" 1st rounder by Cleveland.

JFF just shouldn't have posted the group pictures.

[gmarutiak]

Originally Posted by indyguy

I do like how people will say "But Brett Favre...."

Sure, that is one example that worked out. Here are a few more that did not that are very similar:

Vince Young
Matt Leinart
Ryan Leaf
JaMarcus Russell

How the heck are these guys very similar (to Manziel, or each other) in any way?

[davdukes4]

Originally Posted by gmarutiak

How the heck are these guys very similar (to Manziel, or each other) in any way?

He is just posting the biggest busts he could think of lol.

Originally Posted by Skootown

"ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported on SportsCenter Friday that the Browns have approached Johnny Manziel about "toning it down," with regard to his actions on social media.

Owner Jimmy Haslam was "bothered" by Manziel's recent posting of a "Money Phone" (stack of bills held to the ear) on Instagram. The Browns seem more concerned with Manziel's social media behavior than his well-publicized weekend partying. Approached by the Cleveland Plain Dealer Friday morning, Manziel told the paper "I don't think I'm doing anything wrong," and "I'm not going to change for anybody." Earlier this month, Ben Tate described media coverage of Manziel as "annoying," hinting it may be a distraction in the locker room. ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi stated Friday that he's never seen Manziel-like behavior from a Browns player. Grossi has been covering the Browns for 30 years. "


The bolded text is the kind of stuff that is a red flag to me. While I could really care less what someone his age does in the offseason, he could definitely have a better attitude about it. I mean, "I'm not gonna change for anybody" is probably the last thing a coach wants to hear. While others may be doing the same, for better or worse he has an insane amount of hype around him right now and he knows that.

But, as we all know, his play on the field will be all that matters in the end.

Why is Cleveland front office surprised? or anyone else for that matter? Manziel has been upfront and honest about this the whole way through. He told them he wasn't going to change pre-draft...but now they think he is going to change? They knew who they were drafting and they knew who he was.

Then you post something Ben Tate said out of context. He said he doesn't like the media. He didn't say he didn't like Johnny. It's these desperate reporters desperate for a story. It's the same thing they did to Favre. The media would be on around the clock coverage of Favre's 'decision', literally video taping him driving circles on his tractor in the summer. The media creates these 'stories' and people eat them up.

Ben Tates twitter response to the media twisting his comments:
Ben Tate ✔ @BenTateRB
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"And for ppl trying to say I dissed Johnny I got 1 finger up to yall and it's not my pointer. My point was I'm sure he is tired of it all"
7:48 PM - 2 Jun 2014



I don't understand why grown men care so much about what another grown man does in his free time...Especially when he isn't doing anything wrong!! The irony of it all is that half the people posting hate comments about how Johnny needs to grow up and prioritize are probably slamming a sixer while posting on blogs, ignoring their children in the next room.

[MW Connection]

I am actually rooting for the Kid because there are so many haters out there.

[superynaldo]

You mess with the bull, you get the horns... Bull=Johnny Football... They knew what they were getting when they drafted him... Now deal with it... He is what he is...

[marinocollector]

this is ludicrous, Akili Smith was never this talented.

[packerfan4200]

Originally Posted by marinocollector

this is ludicrous, Akili Smith was never this talented.

He was good enough to be drafted 3rd overall. That requires a little bit of talent otherwise everyone would be doing it.

[SDcardguy24]

Going to find Ryan Leaf and offer him $20 if he tells everyone that Manziel remind him of himself

[mrmojorisin71]

Originally Posted by SDcardguy24

Going to find Ryan Leaf and offer him $20 if he tells everyone that Manziel remind him of himself

I'm certain two Vicodin and a mickeys 40oz will do, save yourself 10 bucks

[davdukes4]

Originally Posted by SDcardguy24

Going to find Ryan Leaf and offer him $20 if he tells everyone that Manziel remind him of himself

Montana State Prison. 400 Conley Lake Road, Deer Lodge, MT 59722 406-846-1320.

[Burks]

The kids a winner and has proven it. You think he didn't party in school? He probably drank more in a year than I have my entire life.

Some guys are able to keep their party life and football (or any sport) career apart. Will Manziel? So far....he's done a good job of it. Now he has peers telling him don't do this, don't do that. Will he change? No. Take a small step back? Quite possibly. I can't see this kid being content being a backup.

I'm betting he turns out just fine (I did buy my first NFL jersey ever, and it was his). Cleveland needs a win.

[TheFrenzy]

I've always been half-tempted to start a PC of Akili Smith.

[AP4MVP]

Originally Posted by davdukes4

Brett Favre: Manziel reminds me of myself.

Brett Favre says Johnny Manziel reminds him of himself | ProFootballTalk

Big time drinker (and more).
Liked having 'too much fun off the field'.
Where did that lead?
3 consecutive MVPs
Super Bowl champion
All time winningest quarterback
73000 yards
522 touchdowns


Woohoo!

Dont forget being a INT machine and sending junk pics to females

[canuhandle23]

why would he need to remember sending naked pics of his junk e anything he needs 2 remember