Cardinals Tyrann Mathieu, Tony Jefferson offer support to Johnny Manziel
Feb 5, 2016, 5:58 PM
FILE - in this Dec. 6, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel walks off the field at halftime of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cleveland. The Browns said in a statement, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, that Manziel's troubles off the field have undermined his teammates and the organization. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
(AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel not only faces a jeopardized career but a life crisis following his alleged altercation with his ex-girlfriend.
His own father fears the quarterback won’t reach his 24th birthday if he doesn’t seek help and Manziel’s former agent, who dropped the former Texas A&M star as a client Friday, agreed.
Manziel’s actions, if true, are inexcusable, but two Arizona Cardinals know that giving up on another human being is also a dangerous game.
Tyrann Mathieu and Tony Jefferson offered their support for Manziel via Twitter on Friday.
Mathieu would know from personal experience just how difficult it is to to change an unhealthy lifestyle.
He faced losing his promising football career after being kicked out of LSU following an arrest on marijuana charges and has been open about his problems with the drug.
Johnny should hit me up.. It ain't easy but it's worth it bra!
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) February 5, 2016
Jefferson spoke more in depth on his Twitter account, urging people not to pile on Manziel, who clearly has issues beyond his career.
I know this millennium is in LOVE with kicking ppl while they're down. And coming on social media and hiding behind their phones/Comps…
— Tony Jefferson (@tonyjefferson1) February 5, 2016
And speak nothing but negativity and hatred towards a person they don't even know personally.
— Tony Jefferson (@tonyjefferson1) February 5, 2016
Let's try and lift each other up .. We all make mistakes and yes its up to the individual to change.. But we can help
— Tony Jefferson (@tonyjefferson1) February 5, 2016
By encouraging not bashing. Because I know at least 75% of the ppl bashing has a Johnny Manziel jersey in their closet right now.#dontforget
— Tony Jefferson (@tonyjefferson1) February 5, 2016
