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Browns’ Mike Pettine: Johnny Manziel ‘Gives Us The Best Chance To Win’

By Mike Dyce

Dec 14, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) warms up before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) warms up before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Cleveland Browns are sticking with rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel because head coach Mike Pettine thinks he gives them the best change to win.

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The Cleveland Browns decided to move on from the Brian Hoyer era and played rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel. That era of Browns football got off to a disastrous start with Manziel leading the Browns to a 0-30 shutout loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

Manziel can shoulder some blame for that loss, going 10-of-18 for 80 yards and throwing two interceptions.

Head coach Mike Pettine said that Manziel played like a rookie in the game, but despite his lackluster play, they’re not ready to give up on him after one start. Pettine said the Browns will keep Manziel as their starter, and more shockingly that they think he gives them the best chance to win.

Given the success that Hoyer had earlier in the season that might seem debatable. Going with Manziel seemed like a move that was made in part because the playoffs had basically been put out of reach, despite their solid record.

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