Johnny Manziel – XFL union looks increasingly likely
Former Texas A&M superstar Johnny Manziel is running out of chances to prove he is a professional-caliber quarterback, and the XFL is probably his last shot.
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The league, which will start up in 2020, has recently opened a window into Manziel potentially playing. This is despite previously making it clear no players with any criminal history would be welcome.
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So, does that mean Manziel is a shoo-in to play in the rebooted league next season?
Mike Freeman of Bleacher Report spoke with a source who told him, “the XFL believes it’s only a matter of time before Manziel joins the league.†He added that “the XFL and its teams are simply taking their time in evaluating the former Heisman Trophy winner.â€
The biggest reason Johnny Manziel would ultimately play in the XFL is that he still moves the needle in a significant way, despite being a pretty ordinary player on the field.
With that in mind, it seems plausible that he will be a part of the XFL, sooner rather than later.
