Texas A&M Football: Kyler Murray should run as fast as he can to MLB

Texas A&M Football: Kyler Murray should run as fast as he can to MLB by Jeff Shull

Former Texas A&M football star Johnny Manziel is playing in the CFL this summer, and he made headlines after his debut for some strong comments to the media.

Heisman trophy winning quarterback and former Texas A&M Aggie Johnny Manziel is attempting an NFL comeback, and his latest path to achieve that has him playing in the CFL for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

He got on the field in his first preseason game and did not disappoint. He finished 9-for-11 for 80 yards and also ran for 10 more yards against the Toronto Argonauts.

Manziel also made a play that may have reminded Aggie fans of the glory days back in 2012 and 2013.

Of course, Manziel couldn’t make his CFL debut without a little controversy. After one of the plays, Manziel was helping a teammate out of a pile and some of the Argonauts were talking trash. Johnny Football wasn’t having it.

Johnny Manziel wants the entire @CFL to know he doesn't plan on backing down from anybody. pic.twitter.com/1Jgk9Mwfsg — TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 2, 2018

It wouldn’t be Johnny Football without a little heat. Believe it or not, this is a fantastic reaction from Manziel. He isn’t bitter, but focused. He seems intent on taking his time in the CFL very serious. It’s good news for the Tiger-Cats, who won’t like critics who claim they signed him just to sell jerseys and tickets.

When he signed with the Tiger-Cats, Manziel said he plans to be there for two years, which is the length of his contract. That would no doubt be cut short with an offer from an NFL team, but it doesn’t appear that he will slight Hamilton any effort, even after they named him the backup to former Oregon and Ole Miss quarterback Jeremiah Masoli.

“I’m here for a reason and I’m here to compete for a reason.” Manziel told the media after his preseason debut. “I want to play and do whatever capacity to help this team win. I mean that honestly, whatever that is.”

Johnny Football has gotten off to a smooth start so far in Canada. He’s willing to put in his time and prove to everyone he’s not going to be a distraction for the wrong reasons. Good for him for not being intimidated.

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