*Johnny Manziel took part in San Diego State’s pro day because they didn’t have a quarterback, and ESPN’s Eric D. Williams reported that 13 NFL teams showed up to see him throw to receivers for the first time in two years.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter noted that it was a “strong” day for Manziel.
However, the renewed interest in Johnny has also generated new criticism — toward Colin Kaepernick’s unemployment.
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Deadspin’s Samer Kalaf similarly criticized the NFL for showing interest in Manziel over Kaepernick:
“Johnny Manziel has been out of the NFL longer than Colin Kaepernick, and yet the ex-Browns flameout can get team scouts to at least sniff him. Manziel wasn’t even able to sign with a CFL team! Meanwhile, Kaepernick is reduced to private throwing sessions in front of no one who can give him a job while he gets Texans owner Bob McNair and other NFL employees deposed for the QB’s collusion case.”
Fans and analysts pointed to Manziel’s troubled past since falling out of the league, which included alleged drug use and charges of domestic violence, which were later dropped as part of an agreement.
Others in the sports world reacted angrily to Manziel’s workout.
13 NFL teams reportedly showed up to watch Johnny Manziel throw at the USD pro day. How many teams would show up if Colin Kaepernick threw at a pro day?
— Jim Trotter (@JimTrotter_NFL) March 22, 2018
If Johnny Manziel gets an NFL job before Colin Kaepernick, I’ll …well, I have no idea what I’d do. But it won’t be pretty.
— Vincent Frank (@VincentFrankNFL) March 22, 2018
If a team signs Johnny Manziel, Colin Kaepernick just automatically wins his collusion case, right? https://t.co/ZxbR2RhOeB
— Jason Schwartz (@JasonSchwartz) March 22, 2018
Manziel has said in recent months that he is sober and hopes to return to the NFL again.
Meanwhile, Kaepernick is still working out and preparing for a job in the NFL, there haven’t been any signs that NFL teams are considering signing him.
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