A big topic of discussion in sports today Is the performance or lack there of by Johnny Manziel on Monday Night football this week.
The 21 year old rookie quarterback was shown on camera flipping off the Washington bench. When asked about it in his post game press conference, he explained his actions by saying a lot of trash is talked on the field and he lost his composure. Something he needed to learn from. He later said it wasn't a big deal to him... Johnny, wake up! It's absolutely a big deal. You're a rookie competing for the starting quarterback job, the one position where keeping your composure is most vital. What's gonna happen in the last 2 minutes of a playoff game and you need a touchdown to win or tie. I have news for you, Johnny. The defense is going to talk trash. Focusing on that will only distract you from you know WINNING THE GAME.
He doesn't get it. At that position you have to get it in order to succeed. His off the field antics wouldn't matter if he performed well on the field, but it looks like he hasn't taken enough time to prepare. No coach in their right mind is going to start a rookie quarterback who has had a sub par preseason this far, let alone who carries himself the way Manziel does.
Brian Hoyer being named starter might just be the a positive for Manziel's career. Not only can Johnny learn under a veteran quarterback who himself learned from one of the best of all time, but maybe just maybe it'll humble Johnny a bit. Maybe for once he won't be the hot shot who gets whatever he wants without needing much effort. Maybe he'll grow up and stop taking his career for granted.
He has a lot of talent but talent can only take you so far in professional sports. You must always be willing to learn and improve. Putting in the time both on and off the field of play is essential to being a professional.
