BEREA: It’s natural for outsiders to assume Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel would be rooting for Mike Pettine to be fired because the coach disciplined the former Heisman Trophy winner earlier this season by demoting him.
But Manziel insists that’s not the case.
Instead, he’s among the Browns players who have publicly called for continuity as this dismal season winds down. Left tackle Joe Thomas, tight end Gary Barnidge, strong safety Donte Whitner and wide receiver Travis Benjamin are the others.
Manziel’s support is especially noteworthy, though, because of what transpired last month. After Manziel partied during a bye-week break and later lied to the Browns about it, Pettine sent him to the bench for two games.