Johnny Manziel Shows Flashes Of Brilliance In First Game In Over Two Years

Johnny Manziel Shows Flashes Of Brilliance In First Game In Over Two Years

Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals ..

Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 14, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 14, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Photo of David Hookstead

12:15 PM 04/08/2018

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Johnny Manziel played his first game in over two years Saturday night, and he looked good while doing it.

The Texas A&M Heisman winner took the field in Texas for The Spring League, and he looked like he still has all the tools that made him a star.

Manziel had no problem slinging the ball in the windy conditions, showed his mobility and scored a touchdown.

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Johnny Manziel (@jmanziel2) is rolls out and throws it deep to WR Antwan Goodley! #TheSpringLeaguepic.twitter.com/S1MLhm9v0o

— The Spring League (@TheSpringLeague) April 7, 2018

Johnny Manziel out here in Spring League looking like vintage Johnny Football. pic.twitter.com/u6dRHxMRM9

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 8, 2018

Johnny Manziel (@jmanziel2) reminded us yesterday how electrifying he can be. Welcome back, sir. Many more good times ahead. #comebackszn#TheSpringLeaguepic.twitter.com/k1MpLfmQqR

— The Spring League (@TheSpringLeague) April 8, 2018

Well, I think its safe to say weve come a very long way. Yes, there was some definite rust that Manziel needed to shake off. Thats to be expected after not hitting a field for more than two years.

Itd be more than fair to say many never expected him to touch the grass or turf of a football field again. Now, hes out there balling like its the old days. Theres still a very long road ahead, but I think itd be foolish to think hes not going to get an opportunity somewhere.

Theres just too much potential for a team to not take a shot.

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