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.
Remember this guy?
Johnny Manziel (@jmanziel2) is rolls out and throws it deep to WR Antwan Goodley! #TheSpringLeague pic.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 #TheSpringLeague pic.twitter.com/k1MpLfmQqR
— The Spring League (@TheSpringLeague) April 8, 2018
Well, I think it’s safe to say we’ve come a very long way. Yes, there was some definite rust that Manziel needed to shake off. That’s to be expected after not hitting a field for more than two years.
It’d be more than fair to say many never expected him to touch the grass or turf of a football field again. Now, he’s out there balling like it’s the old days. There’s still a very long road ahead, but I think it’d be foolish to think he’s not going to get an opportunity somewhere.
There’s just too much potential for a team to not take a shot.