Browns training camp Day 6: Thinking touchdowns, not field goals
By Thomas Moore
Jul 30, 2015; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) throws over Cleveland Browns linebacker Barkevious Mingo (51) during training camp at the Cleveland Browns practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Second-year quarterback Johnny Manziel reportedly had a “good day” on Wednesday according to at least one unofficial source that had Manziel completing 12-of-16 passes on the day.
Manziel also caught the eye of media members in attendance:
In 11-on-11 period, #Browns QB Johnny Manziel completed sharp pass to Rodney Smith on out route. Beat Justin Gilbert. Impressive throw.
— Nate Ulrich (@ByNateUlrich) August 5, 2015
Johnny Manziel with some good throws today. He's worked hard at becoming a pocket passer this camp #Browns
— PatMcManamon (@PatMcManamon) August 5, 2015
Johnny rips one to Vince Mayle. #Browns pic.twitter.com/QAyh6Gyeqn
— Hayden Grove (@H_Grove) August 5, 2015
That’s great news, of course, as the more that Manziel shows he wants to be an NFL quarterback the better. But sticking to his philosophy of making players earn their time on the field, Pettine did not go overboard on Manziel’s day.
“As I have already spoken to … he is in a good place, especially when he is here in the building,” Pettine said. “He shows up every day and works hard. I can’t be more pleased with the quarterback room, just how they hold each other accountable, how (quarterbacks coach) Kevin O’Connell and Flip (offensive coordinator John DeFilippo) interacts with those guys and hold them accountable and the work they put in. They know as quarterbacks that they have to put in more work than anybody else and it shows on the field.
“I saw (Manziel) make some good throws, but I just don’t know off the top of my head. I don’t chart or do those statistics during training camp like some others do. I’ll defer to seeing the tape.”
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