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Originally Posted by sureLoss
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Wouldn't think much of this is a surprise to anyone these days (based on all the media coverage). Interesting to read some of the details though... just Johnny being Johnny?
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Originally Posted by darklord700
To take it to the next level, you need motivation and dedication. Trust fund kids won't have those, why would they when everything is handed to them?
To compare him to Tebow is a bit unfair to Tebow who is at least a humble human being.
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If anything, Manziel is the anti-Tebow (in terms of off-the-field behavior).
I think the key will be Manziel's compete level and his ego -- wanting to be the best. I would be surprised if he is satisfied cashing a paycheque (Exhibit A: Russell, JaMarcus), as he doesn't need the money and already has the fame. What he doesn't have is being the best of the best at the NFL level -- if that's something he wants I think he's got what it takes to get there.
There's also a lot to be said about some of these "robots" coming out of college that have been groomed to extract every ounce of talent out of them (Exhibit B: Clausen, Jimmy). I think a guy like Manziel is still quite raw and will only get better once he learns what quarterbacking at the NFL level is like.