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Johnny Manziel’s reputation is permanently ruined

By Steven Kubitza

Dec 27, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) drops back to pass during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) drops back to pass during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Johnny Manziel will be remembered in Cleveland for the bad instead of the good.

There are certain things in life that are unforgivable.

One of those is blowing your

second

third chance given to you by individuals who were clearly too naive and trusting. Individuals who lost their jobs because of you.

The “you” in this situation is no other than Johnny Manziel, infamous Cleveland Brown and socialite.

Manziel’s presence in Las Vegas last weekend will be up for debate until definitive proof comes out either proving his innocence or guilt. Even if he was not there, the idea of Billy Manziel strolling through a Vegas casino, poorly disguised, will live on in the minds of Browns fans any time they hear his name.

But even if he was not in Vegas, Manziel made a grave mistake by not showing up for his scheduled appointment with a doctor on the morning of last Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Whether it be in Vegas or asleep at home, there is no excuse for this.

Manziel’s reputation was damaged nearly beyond repair after his disastrous rookie season in 2014. But then he checked in to rehab. This was a sign that he was serious about bettering himself and ultimately becoming an important member of the Cleveland Browns.

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Then came the incident with his girlfriend on the side of the road. Alcohol was involved and the questions of his sobriety began to form. We all know now that Manziel was never completely sober throughout this past season.

Is this anyone’s business? Perhaps not, but it still painted Manziel in a negative light. The media can be blamed for focusing in on him, but he did nothing to help his image whenever a new video made its way online for the masses to see.

The rehashing of the negative could go on for days, but it may come to a merciful end soon as there is basically a less than zero percent chance Manziel is in a Browns uniform come training camp.

Only a few weeks ago, after the loss to Kansas City, it seemed like this team had a quarterback for the future. He had his issues, but he showed that he could play against one of the better teams in the NFL. But he fooled us all, only his play had nothing to do with it.

Once again, Johnny Manziel failed Browns fans by failing to just relax and not party during the season. There is nothing wrong with having some fun in life, especially when one is a professional athlete, but it isn’t too much to ask to hold off until the offseason. It was only a few weeks away, but Manziel couldn’t resist.

This is not exactly what teams are looking for in a quarterback, and after two years Manziel still does not understand.

Luckily for Browns fans, Manziel is on the way out of town and it won’t matter when more videos of him surface.

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