The door is wide open for a change for the Cleveland Browns. The time is perfect to make a switch to Johnny Manziel at the quarterback spot. Manziel received his first opportunity to play quarterback for the Browns in his rookie career and he impressed. He finished the game going 5-for-8 on passes for 63 yards and rushed the ball a pair of times for 13 yards and a touchdown.
If the team wants to make the move to Johnny Football to be the start, this would be the opportunity to make it. This is the time to proclaim Johnny the starter for the rest of the season and have him make the run to the playoffs.
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Manziel impressed and he believes that the team rallied around him when he was asked to step onto the field:
"“When I was told to go in today, I feel like those guys rallied around me for that little bit,” Manziel said. “I mean they came up to me, making sure I was locked in, they were encouraging me and they rallied around me for that little bit. So If I were to be the guy moving forward, you want to carry that a little bit, that weight, even though its one drive and it’s a small part of this whole entire football game, I still feel I am very thankful for those guys.”"
This is the time to make a change that could jump start the Browns into the playoffs. Hoyer has struggled in his last couple of outings and the team needs somebody to breathe in life into the offense. Johnny Football’s presence on the field could bring that life that they are looking for. Manziel has made the decision difficult for head coach Mike Pettine and this will be a decision that everyone will be watching this week. He should go with Manziel. He should let the rookie get his opportunity and feel the love.