NFL Twitter in Splits as Netflix Teases Upcoming Johnny Manziel Documentary Years After Controversial Exit From Cleveland Browns

Johnny Manziel, the name synonymous with the word ‘controversy.’ Once a young prodigy, the devastating lifestyle has reduced Johnny Manziel to an indoor quarterback playing in fan-made FCF (Fan Controlled Football). With the news of a Netflix documentary based on Johnny Manziel coming to light, social media erupted. Twitteratis became visibly split over the relevance of this content. 

Is Netflix trying to cash in on the infamous Johnny Football? Johnny Manziel started out as an immensely talented prodigy for Texas A&M Aggies. He created various NCAA milestones and the NFL draft was imminent.

However, everything went downhill for him after signing with the Cleveland Browns. This is the same player who broke Archie Manning’s 540-yard record and was hailed for his amazing talent. But, he eventually failed to live up to the fame and attention as a rookie with the Browns.

From drug abuse to domestic violence, Johnny Manziel caught up in some of the most notorious activities, both on-field and off-field. What could be the most fascinating aspect of the project?

The ‘untold’ Browns quarterback stories will undoubtedly wow viewers. The announcement took a toll on sports fans. This is understandable, given that it is Manziel.

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OTT giant Netflix is known for exploring controversial topics for audio-visual projects. The NFL Twitter is viewing this documentary as one of those.

This announcement garnered a lot of excitement and mixed feedback on Twitter.

Fans couldn’t overlook Manziel for Netflix, whether favorable or critical. Indiscipline and hubris have pushed such a talented player to the national level from home turf now. But everyone has the right to share their own side. At least, that’s what Netflix believes.

Is there any probability of Johnny Manziel turning his public image around?

What could have been a book of fairy tales of an underdog is now covered in dust. This Netflix documentary can show different shades of ‘Johnny Football’ that were unseen before. In addition, signing up with Netflix can always enrich him monetarily.

Johnny Manziel can take one big positive from the reaction on NFL Twitter that there are still many admirers of him left. Even if one half thinks that the documentary is a gimmick, the other half is eagerly waiting to see his journey, albeit murky.

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