Browns sources reveal that celebrity quarterback was a turbulent presence in '14

[JonLP24]

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Interviews by ESPN.com with nearly 20 Browns sources, both on the record and on condition of anonymity, along with several NFL personnel sources reveal the Manziel-related problems run deep.

Those who spoke talked of a year-long pattern that showed a lack of commitment and preparation, a failure to be ready when given a chance in his first start against Cincinnati and a continued commitment to nightlife, which affected his preparation and work while in the team facility.

As one player put it, Manziel throughout the entire 2014 season was a "100 percent joke."

Some said it should not have been a surprise, that the Browns were well aware what they were getting.

"During the draft process, not one person interviewed by the team said he was going to grow up," said one source directly involved in the drafting of Manziel. "You can't blame Johnny. This is who he is. The team knew that."

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12216266/cleveland-browns-quarterback-johnny-manziel-struggled-commitment-preparation-sources-said

I think I'm starting to agree with Auggie. I never thought of it earlier but he is starting to remind me of Ryan Leaf in the arrogance, over-inflated ego, and immaturity. He isn't quite the asshole but he has many of the same key attributes that defined Ryan Leaf.

[Auggie]

1. Telling news: new Browns OC didn't study Manziel game film

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It can't bode well for Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel that his new offensive coordinator, John DeFilippo, didn't study Manziel's film before taking the job.

It's highly unusual for a candidate not to dig into the film of the potential starting quarterback before accepting a position, one NFL coordinator told Northeast Media Group.

And it's not like DeFilippo didn't do his due diligence before becoming the Browns' sixth coordinator in six years on Wednesday. He acknowledged at one point in his interview that "I've done my research on this team.''

Yet, he didn't study the No. 22 overall pick from last season, who was drafted to be the Browns quarterback of the future. The guy who could potentially make or break him as a first time coordinator.

More: http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/01/it_cant_bode_well_for_johnny_m.html#incart_2box

DeFilippo has been a Quarterbacks coach. His last stint was was in Oakland from 2012-2014 tutoring Derek Carr, Matt McGloin and (one would assume) Terrelle Pryor.

If Manziel had taken the off-season route like 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick (who's roster position is hardly in the same perilous position), he'd be studying film and practicing with his wide-outs. According to the link above, Manziel is partying in Aspen with receiver Josh Gordon.

DeFilippo said in his first Browns' press conference, "We're not sure if our starting quarterback is in the building right now or not. If he is that's great. If he's not, that's great too.''

The guy that recommended Manziel to owner Jimmy Haslam, last year's QB coach Dowell Loggains, was fired.

Add it together -- it points to a short Browns career for Johnny Douchebag.