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5 teams that could help Johnny Manziel clean up his act

By Randy Gurzi

Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Ravens won 33-27. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Ravens won 33-27. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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3. Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers handled the awful sexual abuse allegations, and eventual suspension, of Ben Roethlisberger exceptionally well, and were able to get their star player back on track after his brushes with the law. Big Ben is now one of the best leaders in the NFL and a lot of the credit for that is owed to the leadership they have in place.

Head coach Mike Tomlin is a true player’s coach, but he isn’t the coddling type of player’s coach. Instead, he is a fiery leader that will tell it like it is and isn’t afraid to cut a guy for making dumb choices (see running back LeGarrette Blount).

In 2015, the team skirted into the playoffs, but it was a struggle dealing with a myriad of Big Ben’s injuries. This makes the pairing between Manziel and the Steelers a possibility. Manziel can sit behind a guy in Roethlisberger who plays a similar style of improvisational football and learn how to be “the guy.”

With solid leaders – from their ownership, to coach, to Roethlisberger – Manziel would have no shortage of people to help him salvage his once promising career.

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