The XFL’s first week of play triggered a wave of support from across the country, with celebrities, athletes, and fans turning out in droves. The average game had 17k fans, and stadiums continue to open up new seating for growing demand.
This, however, does not mean the league is without its critics. Johnny Manziel recently tweeted this:
His name was thrown around earlier in the past year, but he was not selected by a team in the XFL Draft, and commish Oliver Luck has stated that the XFL’s quarterbacks are better than Johnny Football.
Manziel had a great run at Texas A&M, passing for 7,820 yards, 63 TD’s and only 22 Int’s with 2169 yards and 30 scores on the ground. However, he struggled to put it together in the pros after being drafted 22nd overall in 2014. While his experience with the Cleveland Browns and Montreal Alouettes gives him upside as a veteran backup, he floundered in the AAF last season, throwing for just 61 yards and a pick in competition with current Dragons starter Brandon Silvers.
A penchant for interceptions and off the field issues have hindered Manziel’s career thus far, and it looks mutual the XFL isn’t his avenue for a return.
David
February 12, 2020 at 11:17 am
I promise Manziel is good enough to play in XFL and would produce more fans.no Matter if you love him or hate him.
Eugene Bunn-Medina
February 12, 2020 at 11:18 am
Johnny WHO?????????????????????????????????????????????
XFL Doctor Jae
February 12, 2020 at 12:08 pm
Johnny seems bitter about the AAF. If there is a spot, he should play in the XFL. Don’t burn your bridges, homeboy.
Greg
February 13, 2020 at 8:46 am
Thought sure there was another comment earlier. Where could it have gone?
Grantman77
February 13, 2020 at 9:28 am
He might as well pick an Indoor football team (Like Southern Steam of Elite Indoor Football) and QB for them. It’s pretty much the only league that will gamble on him and, honestly, I doubt he would go there because he doesn’t want the embarrassment of not being able to succeed there either.
Kyle S
February 13, 2020 at 11:42 am
The XFL will last longer than he did.
Greg
February 16, 2020 at 5:19 pm
As horrible as this league is at offense, they should have J Football’s number on speed dial.