Johnny Manziel Playfully Crowns Michael Vick as the GOAT Quarterback Trumping Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes

2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel showcased his funny bone by dropping a bizarre opinion on the NFL GOAT debate. Manziel recently appeared on the ‘Run It Back‘ on FanDuel TV LIVE with co-hosts Michelle Beadle, Shams Charania, Lou Williams, and Chandler Parsons. When asked who he thinks the GOAT is, Manziel’s answer left everyone stunned.

Instead of picking from popular choices like Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, he name-dropped former Atalanta Falcons legend Micheal Vick. Vick was a Heisman Trophy winner like Manziel in 1999 and was considered a dual-threat quarterback.

During the interview, Manziel jokingly backed his belief that Micheal Vick, known for his electrifying playing style and unparalleled athleticism, deserves the title of the GOAT title. “I love Michael Vick,” Manziel stated emphatically. “I’ve been a Vick guy my whole life. What he did on the field was just different. His running style, his playmaking ability – it changed the game.”

However, he later repealed his choice, and supported Tom Brady’s bid on the title, emphasizing, “Mahomes is the guy right now; everybody’s got to knock him off,” Manziel explained. “But how can you not love Vick? He’s a game-changer. You have to win six, seven Super Bowls to beat Brady. Vick changed the game.”

Some fans argued in the comments that Vick’s career remained unfulfilled due to the lack of silverware. It sustained success, much like that of Brady and Mahomes. However, despite not being serious with his answers, Manziel’s take does offer a new perspective into how the best should be considered.

Micheal Vick’s unforgettable impact on the game

Manziel explained Vick’s impact on the game. He underlined how Vick helped change how the position is looked at and formulated into a modern-day quarterback. “Vick is blazing his path,” Manziel defended, “His thousand-yard receiving seasons, only Randy Moss comes close. He’s a first-ballot Hall of Famer.”

Known by his fans by the moniker “Ookie“, Vick was the first quarterback to rush for 1,000 yards in a single season, showcasing his unique skill set. He was selected for four Pro Bowls and won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award in 2010.

His innovative approach to quarterbacking paved the way for future generations of dual-threat quarterbacks. Do you think Manziel’s comments backing Micheal Vick are fair if we only consider comparing quarterbacks based on individual abilities? Let us know in the comments below.

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