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Thu, 06 Mar 2014 20:34:32 -0800

The Houston Texans are seriously considering Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater, Central Florida QB Blake Bortles and Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel as options for the first overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 12:57:37 -0800

The Cleveland Browns did not conduct a formal interview with Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel at the NFL Scouting Combine. "We didn't speak to him at the combine," head coach Mike Pettine said. "I didn't personally. He was not part of the formal interviews."

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| Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 14:51:22 -0800

The Oakland Raiders liked Fresno State QB Derek Carr more than Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel coming out of the NFL Scouting Combine.

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| Source: Los Angeles Times - Sam Farmer

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 08:26:09 -0800

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said the team has not come across anything with Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel's off-the-field behavior that would be considered a fatal flaw.

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| Source: SI.com - Peter King

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:34:48 -0800

Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater, Central Florida QB Blake Bortles and Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel have been invited to attend the 2014 NFL Draft.

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| Source: NFL.com - Gil Brandt

Wed, 26 Feb 2014 07:38:03 -0800

ESPN's Ron Jaworski said he would not take Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel in the first three rounds of the 2014 NFL Draft.

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| Source: 97.5 The Fanatic - Mike Missanelli

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 17:36:30 -0800

Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel was listed as a top performer in the five drills he participated in at the NFL Scouting Combine. He turned in an official 40-yard dash time of 4.68 seconds, a 31 1/2 inch vertical leap and a 9-foot-5 broad jump. He also posted a time of 6.75 seconds in the three-cone drill, and 4.03 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle.

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| Source: NFL.com

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 10:19:43 -0800

An NFL quarterback, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the team should select Central Florida QB Blake Bortles if the team wants to win. "If you want to win, you don't draft (Johnny) Manziel. You draft (Blake) Bortles," the quarterback said.

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| Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 09:06:13 -0800

The Jacksonville Jaguars came away from their interview with Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel at the NFL Scouting Combine "very impressed."

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| Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 11:38:05 -0800

The Philadelphia Eagles met with Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel at the NFL Scouting Combine.

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| Source: SI.com - Peter King

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 11:37:02 -0800

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers met with Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel at the NFL Scouting Combine.

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| Source: SI.com - Peter King

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 11:35:30 -0800

The Cleveland Browns met with Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel at the NFL Scouting Combine.

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| Source: SI.com

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 11:35:06 -0800

The Houston Texans met with Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel at the NFL Scouting Combine.

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| Source: SI.com - Peter King

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 09:34:49 -0800

The Oakland Raiders met with Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel at the NFL Scouting Combine. The team came away from that meeting impressed with Manziel.

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| Source: SIRIUS NFL Radio

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 00:12:10 -0800

The success of Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson has the Minnesota Vikings thinking a shorter quarterback may be an option for them. The Vikings have talked to Johnny Manziel, who is 5-foot-11, but other short options are out there like 6-foot QB Connor Shaw and 6-1 QB David Fales.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Ben Goessling

Sun, 23 Feb 2014 15:02:19 -0800

Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel ran the fastest short shuttle among quarterbacks at the NFL Scouting Combine at 4.03 seconds Sunday, Feb. 23.

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| Source: NESN.com - Doug Kyed

Sun, 23 Feb 2014 10:27:08 -0800

Virginia Tech QB Logan Thomas officially ran the 40-yard dash in 4.61 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine, which was the fastest among the quarterback prospects. Miami QB Stephen Morris officially ran in 4.63 seconds, South Carolina QB Connor Shaw ran in 4.66 seconds and Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel ran in 4.68 seconds. Central Florida QB Blake Bortles officially ran in 4.93 seconds.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - Brian T. Smith

Sun, 23 Feb 2014 06:53:40 -0800

Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel ran the 40-yard dash in an unofficial time of 4.56 seconds during the NFL Scouting Combine.

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| Source: NFL.com

Sat, 22 Feb 2014 17:51:24 -0800

The Minnesota Vikings were scheduled to interview Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel, as well as eight or nine top quarterback prospects Saturday, Feb. 22, at the NFL Scouting Combine, according to a source. The Vikings hold the eighth overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, and are one of a handful of teams considering a quarterback upgrade while scouting the combine this week.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Jeremy Fowler

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:13:41 -0800

During his open interview session at the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine, Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel said the reports about him receiving counseling for alcohol and anger management issues were untrue. However, Manziel later said he willingly spoke with a team counselor, beginning last spring, at the behest of Aggies head coach Kevin Sumlin, and that the sessions went on for "the next couple of years." When asked what was the nature of the counseling sessions, Manziel said he could not recall.

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| Source: NFL.com - Chase Goodbread

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 12:38:17 -0800

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians is skeptical of Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel because of his height. "There are a bunch of 6-foot-5 successful guys who are athletic," Arians said. "The 5-foot-11 guys, it has to throw a question mark out there." The Cardinals are not expected to take a quarterback early in this year's draft.

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| Source: NFL.com - Andy Fenelon

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:33:55 -0800

The Dallas Cowboys will meet with Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel during the NFL Scouting Combine even though he'll likely be selected by the time the Cowboys select 16th overall in the first round. He'll meet with the team's coaches and scouts Friday, Feb. 21. Owner Jerry Jones said earlier in the offseason the team won't select a quarterback early in the draft.

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| Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 05:53:27 -0800

Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel measured in at the NFL Scouting Combine at 5-foot-11 3/4, 207 pounds. His hand size is 9 7/8.

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| Source: NFL.com - Daniel Jeremiah

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 18:45:56 -0800

NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock said after watching game tape of Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel versus Alabama that the passer reminded him of a combination of former NFL QBs Fran Tarkenton and Doug Flutie. Mayock noted poor performances by Manziel against Missouri and LSU, crediting the two defenses with containing Manziel inside the pocket, which appeared to frustrate the quarterback. Manziel has the arm strength, athletic ability and passion for the game, and will be a top-10, if not top-five, pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, per Mayock's evaluation.

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| Source: NFL.com

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 10:32:21 -0800

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said the team will meet with Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel, Central Florida QB Blake Bortles and Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater at the NFL Scouting Combine.

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| Source: The Florida Times-Union - Ryan O'Halloran

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 10:12:52 -0800

Former NFL QB Rich Gannon doesn't think Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel would be a good fit for the Oakland Raiders. "Bad fit," Gannon said, asked if Manziel would be right for the organization, which picks No. 5 overall in the May 8-10 NFL Draft and would likely have to trade for a higher pick if it wants the former Texas A&M star. "Only from the standpoint that I think a team has to be ready for a young quarterback. I don't think that team is quite ready yet." Gannon, however, is a big fan of Manziel's talents heading into the NFL.

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| Source: NFL.com - Chase Goodbread

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 09:37:12 -0800

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith said the team will consider drafting a quarterback at No. 7 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft. Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater, Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel, Central Florida QB Blake Bortles and Fresno State QB Derek Carr could all be available at that spot. Smith said it's too early to tell if QB Mike Glennon is the answer long term at quarterback.

Fantasy Tip: Remember, the previous GM and head coach in Tampa were responsible for drafting Glennon. Smith and his new staff don't seem to be as upbeat on him. Keep that in mind if the Bucs draft another signal caller and Glennon struggles in his sophomore season.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Pat Yasinskas

Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:27:42 -0800

Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel's agent said Manziel will not throw at the NFL Scouting Combine. Manziel will throw at his Pro Day and during private workouts.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:21:00 -0800

Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel admitted Friday, Feb. 14, that he made mistakes in his collegiate career but has moved on and has learned from those mistakes. "I was a kid who made some goofball decisions," he says. "That's been part of my journey. Maybe it's part of the whole Johnny Football deal that I'm trying to get away from. I'm trying to show people I've grown up, and I've learned from my experiences. I feel like you're a stupid person if you continue to make the same wrong decisions." Manziel wants to be drafted by the Houston Texans No. 1 overall and said they'd be making a big mistake if they passed on him.

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| Source: USA Today - Steven Ruiz

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 10:10:45 -0800

Former NFL media analyst and former Houston Texans and Washington Redskins personnel executive Charley Casserly is worried that Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel lacks the pocket discipline to succeed in the NFL. Manziel often times tucked the ball and ran from the pocket when he had receivers open down the field. "When you watch tape on this guy, there are times I'm not sure what this guy sees. You've got guys wide open and, boom, he takes off and runs," Casserly said. "He may be a victim of his (own) ability to make plays running the football, so he doesn't stay in the pocket. I'd want to watch tape with him, what are you seeing, why are you running when you don't have to run?"

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| Source: NFL.com - Chase Goodbread

Wed, 12 Feb 2014 15:47:32 -0800

NFL Films producer Greg Cosell said he struggles to think that Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel would be a surefire top-10 pick in most drafts after watching tape of his final two games of the 2013 season. "He played two games this year, LSU and Missouri, (and) if those were the first two games you put on and watched, you'd say he was almost undraftable," Cosell said. "He was so bad in those two games, that you'd struggle to figure out, can I even draft this guy?" Manziel also dealt with a thumb injury to close the season. Manziel projects to be a top-five pick in this year's NFL Draft.

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| Source: NFL.com - Chase Goodbread

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 10:24:41 -0800

Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel announced that he won't throw at his school's Pro Day March 5, but he'll throw for scouts during an on-campus workout three weeks later.

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| Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain

Fri, 07 Feb 2014 19:53:48 -0800

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said he has not studied tape on Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel yet but does like the way he plays. "I haven't sat and studied him, but who wouldn't like him? He's fun to watch, he makes plays, and he's as much of a playmaker as I've seen on SportsCenter as anybody," Shanahan said.

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| Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:12:01 -0800

UCF QB Blake Bortles, Clemson QB Tajh Boyd, Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater, Fresno State QB Derek Carr, San Jose State QB David Fales, Eastern Illinois QB Jimmy Garoppolo, Northern Illinois QB Jordan Lynch, Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel, Alabama QB A.J. McCarron, LSU QB Zach Mettenberger, Miami (Fla.) QB Stephen Morris, Georgia QB Aaron Murray, Pittsburgh QB Tom Savage, South Carolina QB Connor Shaw, Virginia Tech QB Logan Thomas, Ball State QB Keith Wenning, Cornell QB Jeff Mathews, North Carolina QB Bryn Renner and West Texas A&M QB Dustin Vaughan have been invited to participate at the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine from Feb. 22-25.

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| Source: NFL.com

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 13:49:40 -0800

Former Houston Texans defensive coordinator and interim head coach Wade Phillips said he endorsed the idea to draft Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel during the interview with the team to become the permanent head coach. "When I did the interview with the McNairs (in late December), I told them they ought to take Johnny Football," Phillips said. "That's what I told them, and I'm sitting here now without a job."

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| Source: NFL.com - Chase Goodbread

Tue, 04 Feb 2014 11:26:57 -0800

The Houston Texans are interested in Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel and Central Florida QB Blake Bortles with the top pick in the NFL draft.

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| Source: NationalFootballPost.com - Aaron Wilson

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:05:04 -0800

NFL Draft prospect QB Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M) will not make an appearance at the Super Bowl. Manziel wants to stay fully focused on football.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Sun, 19 Jan 2014 14:43:37 -0800

The Cleveland Browns are willing to trade up to draft Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora

Fri, 17 Jan 2014 11:09:21 -0800

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie had some good things to say about Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel heading into the 2014 NFL Draft. The Raiders have the fifth overall pick in the draft and will likely consider taking a quarterback with that pick. "He's a playmaker," McKenzie said. "Whether it's him or one of these other guys, when you can add a playmaker, that's what you shoot for." McKenzie said he'd prefer to sit a rookie quarterback for the first year while they build a team around him.

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| Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Vic Tafur

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 12:19:06 -0800

The Cleveland Browns are believed to be very interested in Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 09:50:24 -0800

Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel has submitted declaration papers to the NFL in order to be included in the 2014 NFL Draft.

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| Source: NFL.com - Gil Brandt

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 16:46:18 -0800

Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel is expected to make his decision on whether to enter the 2014 NFL Draft public Wednesday, Jan. 8, according to two sources. Manziel is expected to announce that he will forgo his final two years in college to enter the draft. Manziel said he was still undecided Monday, Jan. 6. He's rated as the No. 14 player on ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.'s big board, and analyst Todd McShay projects him to go fourth overall in this year's draft.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Sam Kahn Jr.

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 12:04:01 -0800

Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel said he is undecided about whether he will declare for the NFL draft. Manziel said he will make his decision in the next few days after discussing his options with his family. "I want to make the right decision that's best for me and my family," Manziel said.

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| Source: NationalFootballPost.com - Aaron Wilson

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 10:05:49 -0800

NFL.com's Gil Brand reports that Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel will enter the 2014 NFL Draft, according to multiple sources.

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| Source: NFL.com - Gil Brandt

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:46:57 -0700

Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel could end up being a marginal NFL player because of unimpressive physical dimensions and an unrefined game as a pocket passer.

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| Source: NFL.com - Bucky Brooks