Ravens, John Harbaugh preparing to face Johnny Manziel

Johnny Manziel has been almost non-existent for the Cleveland Browns through two games of the 2014 NFL season. Manziel has appeared in just three total plays and has attempted just one pass (an incompletion).

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Considering how Browns starting quarterback led the team to an upset win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, throwing for 204 yards and a touchdown on 24-40 passing, one would figure Manziel isn’t likely to see a significant increase in workload anytime soon.

But Cleveland’s Week 3 opponent, the Baltimore Ravens are preparing for the former Texas A&M standout, just as the Browns’ previous two foes, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Saints did.

From the Ravens’ official website:

"“Absolutely, we anticipate Manziel, certainly,” Head Coach John Harbaugh said Monday."

This is part of what makes Manziel so special. Even when he’s such a minimal part of Cleveland’ gameplan, teams need to be fearful of him due to his electrifying style.

Still, considering the praise Harbaugh had for Hoyer, it seems the Ravens are much more concerned about Cleveland’s starting quarterback than its backup.

"“He’s the best quarterback they’ve had in a number of years. He’s playing great,” Harbaugh said. “Then they’ve got Johnny Manziel also as part of their arsenal. It’s something to contend with for sure, both of those guys.”"

The Browns selected Manziel was the No. 22 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M.