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Johnny Manziel certainly stirs opinion. One is that he remains a compelling talent even if he's done plenty to squander his NFL career at age 24.

But he may have found a lifeline.

NFL Network reports that "Johnny Football" and New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton had breakfast together during Super Bowl week and "discussed a return to football."

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Manziel spent two stormy seasons with the Cleveland Browns after being a first-round pick in 2014. He's been suspended, spent time in rehab and had altercations with his former girlfriend that landed him in court.

However Manziel has claimed in recent months that he's rededicated himself to football and cleaning up his life. He even recently got engaged.

The Saints will eventually have to replace quarterback Drew Brees, 38, who has similar physical attributes to Manziel. Brees could also theoretically be an ideal mentor if he can reach Manziel.

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