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NFL: Which backup QB’s made the strongest statement?

By Natalie G.

Aug 28, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) smiles on the sideline during the second quarter of the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) smiles on the sideline during the second quarter of the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 23, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) runs in for a touchdown in the third quarter against the St. Louis Rams at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Johnny Manziel, Cleveland Browns

The fourth preseason game meant quite a bit to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night. The Browns and their offense needed something good to happen, and they got it, from both Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel.

Hoyer led the starting offense on an 85-yard touchdown drive on the first possession, and Manziel came on to score 13 points in five possessions. Johnny Manziel had a rough first half for the Browns, going 4 of 11 for 64 yards. But don’t tell that to anyone in Cleveland because they don’t appear to care. Just before halftime, one of the Cleveland-based announcers in the game had this to say of Johnny Football, “That’s the most excitement I’ve ever had watching a guy go 4 for 11.”

Every play Manziel runs feels like it could end with a touchdown, a 38-yard. Everything is literally possible when Johnny Football’s on the field.

Although Manziel did make some plays, he was also erratic. Johnny Football was not as accurate as Hoyer on Thursday, but he led the team to more points. Manziel led the Browns on three scoring drives, including an 80-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to Jim Dray. Manziel can also go ‘crazy legs’ if he has to and he did that several times on Thursday, rushing for 55 yards, the second-highest total in the game.

Johnny Football finished 6 of 17 for 83 yards in the Browns 33-13 win for Chicago. Hoyer ended his night 6 of 8 for 69 yards.

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