Stop comparing Johnny Manziel to Colin Kaepernick says Johnny Manziel
Johnny Manziel and Colin Kaepernick are both former NFL quarterbacks looking to find a new home back in pro football. That’s just about where their similarities end. Manziel knows it. So do scouts.
Yet when video surfaced of the former Browns quarterback throwing in San Diego, many people immediately began focusing their attention on his work to get another shot the the league, while many others compared it to the difficulties facing Kaepernick’s comeback.
All of the arguments are irrelevant. Even Manziel agrees with that.
The one-time college star went on a lengthy Twitter rant on Saturday calling out those who are speaking of the two quarterbacks as though they are in similar situation. Manziel is over it.
This will probably cause an uproar, but I’m tired of the @Kaepernick7 vs myself comparisons and anger. Kap is doing amazing things right now changing lives and donating millions of dollars. His impact off the field from a societal standpoint is legendary and straight admirable.
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) March 24, 2018
Standing up for people who often don’t get heard and for a race that continually deals with problem after problem in this country for CENTURIES. This world we live in is absolutely crazy and I believe what he’s doing has an amazing impact.
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) March 24, 2018
The facts of the matter are the reason he’s not being signed are non football based. The guy took a team to the Super Bowl and continuously wreaked havoc on the NFC West and the league. Maybe he had a bad year two years ago but he’s not a bad player and that’s a fact..
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) March 24, 2018
In my opinion the guy still has a lot in the tank but it’s not my place to say what he wants to do with his career. All I can speak for is myself and trying to turn my life around from the depths it was in. God bless and have a great Saturday…
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) March 24, 2018
I rock with you @Kaepernick7 you’ve always been good to me and I appreciate that. All the best in your journey my friend wherever that takes you
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) March 24, 2018
That’s a pretty strong comment from a guy who needs all the help he can get if he wants another chance in the NFL. And calling out the league he is hoping will give him that chance isn’t going to do Manziel any favors as he attempts a comeback.
In a perfect world, that should settle this whole debate. Alas, football is far from perfect. Both of these players have extremely difficult roads ahead for reasons that couldn’t be more different.
There’s no need to conflate the two in any way. Take a hint from one of the guys in the center of it all.
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Blake Schuster is a writer for Shutdown Corner on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at blakeschuster@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter! Follow @Schustee
