Los Angeles • Ten men gathered in the war room to run through NFL draft scenarios, what-ifs and trade possibilities. The conversation soon turned to the subject of Johnny Manziel, the former first-round bust who is attempting an NFL comeback, and the seasoned scouts and draft enthusiasts around the table wondered how he compared with Baker Mayfield and the other top quarterbacks in this year’s draft class.
“Johnny Manziel was a better football player to me than Mayfield,” someone said.
“They’re totally different,” offered another. “I think Mayfield’s better in the pocket. Johnny’s more athletic.