Cleveland Browns general manager Ray Farmer is not giving up on quarterback Johnny Manziel.
The bad boy quarterback previously promised to change after the Browns' disappointing season. Manziel was obviously distracted on and off the field, spurring Farmer to warn him that he can use the two first-round picks in the next NFL draft to get a new quarterback, based on a report by News OK. The Browns have the No. 12 and 19 picks.
On December 29, 2014, Manziel apologized for missing a medical treatment for his hamstring injury as well as oversleeping. He promised to have more discipline and to avoid looking like a "jackass".
On the field, Manziel appeared as if he needed more training as his stats are only 18 of 35 for 175 yards, but Farmer remained unfazed about his talents. Farmer said that he believes that Manziel can be consistently accurate with the football. He has the mobility, desire, and competitiveness that can make him a good starter in the future.
In a report by Yahoo Sports, Farmer said in an interview, "I would not hesitate to take whoever I thought could help this football team and move us forward. The goal is win, it's not to draft any particular person or players, simply to win.''
Although Farmer might remove Manziel if he does not improve, the GM still believes in his potential.
Farmer said, ''I do think he can develop into a solid starter in this league. We all have got to be patient. I think there's an opportunity for the guy to make changes. It's up to him if he's going to make those changes, but I think the talent is in his body to accomplish that.''
Farmer said about Manziel's previous promise, "The words don't mean anything. I'm not a big word guy. It's all about action. I do think that he cares. I do know he's competitive. I'll be frank and candid and say that it's obvious, but he does need to grow up some. Beyond that, I do think that there are redeemable qualities that can help him improve himself over time.''
Farmer added in a report by Sports Illustrated, ''He'll be given every opportunity to contribute and compete, and he'll also have to compete against guys that could be draft choices,'' Farmer said. ''They could be free-agent selections. They could be any number of stones that we overturn to try to find the right guy.''