26CornerBlitz Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Pettine 'committed' to fixing Browns Asked about his job status, coach Mike Pettine -- whose Browns sit at a troubling 2-9 -- acknowledged that he might discuss his future with team owner Jimmy Haslam before the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 As far as I know they didn't have to. I meant that Petttine should have just told him those were his only rules, like HC's have been doing for decades. Has anyone said that this benching was for poor performance on the field or in the facility? 3 weeks ago McCown (for sucking as QB, not for some minor injury) was benched and Manziel was named starter...for the rest of the season! They would do that if he didn't prepare or practice? Pettine was gushing about JM when he made that announcement. Pettine is a goof. One explanation is that Pettine is stupid. Another is that someone else pulled the string and told Pettine to play Manziel. When Manziel immediately screwed up, it might have given Pettine the out to renege. "Sorry boss, I told you so." Or maybe Pettine figured out he'd a dead man walking and decided he'd rather go out on his own terms. The idea that embarrassing Manziel is going to "fix him" is mindbogglingly absurd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 You can't fix him. He's not an NFL QB. And he doesn't take it seriously enough off the field because he's immature and an alcoholic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 You can't fix him. He's not an NFL QB. And he doesn't take it seriously enough off the field because he's immature and an alcoholic. Agreed. I don't think he takes it seriously on the field either. Gil Brandt said, after scouting him a bit, that he really didn't understand what Manziel was doing a lot of the time. He was curious what JM was even thinking on many plays. His crazy, unpredictable freelancing got him a Heisman, but it's not exactly the backbone of consistency that NFL coaching staffs crave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 One explanation is that Pettine is stupid. Another is that someone else pulled the string and told Pettine to play Manziel. When Manziel immediately screwed up, it might have given Pettine the out to renege. "Sorry boss, I told you so." Or maybe Pettine figured out he'd a dead man walking and decided he'd rather go out on his own terms. The idea that embarrassing Manziel is going to "fix him" is mindbogglingly absurd. My points exactly. If "someone else" is telling him to play Manziel, it is because they too believe Pettine is the rock head he appears to be. Manziel may not be an NFL QB, but starting him and benching him and starting and benching him for reasons other than on field performance (especially when you have no clear viable option at QB) guarantees you will never find out. I think it's safe to say the game has passed Gil Brandt by... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 He is done and the JM lovers need to start to concede it is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 JM can bring Gatorade to Austin Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland Rocks? Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 An Austin Davis thread on a Bills message board? He really is the future! Haha, I actually think he is halfway decent. Bye Johnny. They will draft a QB in the top 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 They should showcase and trade him to the great GM Jerry Jones and then draft their future QB in the 2016 draft. @AroundTheNFL The door isn't closed on Johnny Manziel starting again http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000594621/article/the-door-isnt-closed-on-johnny-manziel-starting-again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 @timandsid Cowboys legend & @NFLNetwork analyst @michaelirvin88 thinks thinks his Boys should roll the dice on Johnny Manziel. http://ow.ly/VwC56 @NFL Happy 23rd Birthday, @JManziel2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 They should showcase and trade him to the great GM Jerry Jones and then draft their future QB in the 2016 draft. @AroundTheNFL The door isn't closed on Johnny Manziel starting again http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000594621/article/the-door-isnt-closed-on-johnny-manziel-starting-again Did you say showcase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 @SNCleveland: Jimmy Haslam has a meeting with the Browns' upper management tonight... uh oh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 @AndrewSiciliano With four weeks to go, the Browns hold the #1 pick in the 2016 @NFL draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 @RapSheet #Browns have a QB decision today. From my understanding, it would be a major surprise if they don't go to Johnny Manziel over Austin Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) @RapSheet #Browns have a QB decision today. From my understanding, it would be a major surprise if they don't go to Johnny Manziel over Austin Davis. Cementing Pettine's legacy as a total bonehead. Mort says Pettine will announce JM as starter this afternoon. Edited December 7, 2015 by Mr. WEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 @ESPNNFL After being benched for 2 games, Johnny Manziel is back as the Browns starter. http://es.pn/1QaJ8m9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 @AndrewSiciliano With four weeks to go, the Browns hold the #1 pick in the 2016 @NFL draft. This Sunday is their last real chance to screw that up. The Oiltans are very unlikely to win again. Ditto the Cowbois. @ESPNNFL After being benched for 2 games, Johnny Manziel is back as the Browns starter. http://es.pn/1QaJ8m9 They should've waited another week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Pettine just said he has not made a decision on the starting QB for this week. Only preliminary discussions. Could be because he hasn't talked to the QBs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Pettine just said he has not made a decision on the starting QB for this week. Only preliminary discussions. Could be because he hasn't talked to the QBs More like Pettine is done with Johnny Goofball but the higher-ups (read: the owner, who drafted him) want to see him start and Pettine is resisting. Pettine knows he's a dead man walking but doesn't seem to give a rip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroi Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Pettine is taking the moral road, the execs want wins. Pettine would make a great pop warner head coach, he doesnt have the skin for the NFL. Imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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