BEREA, Ohio (AP) – Browns offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is going to send in a play from the sideline and then hold his breath.
There’s no telling what Johnny Manziel might do with it.
Manziel will make his first career start on Sunday against Cincinnati, and like almost everyone, Shanahan is bracing himself for what could be an action-packed afternoon. Manziel’s cockiness and confidence made him a star at Texas A&M, where the rookie quarterback built his brand on turning broken plays into touchdowns.
Shanahan doesn’t know what to expect from Manziel, who has only been on the field for 18 plays this season. Shanahan won’t try to change Manziel, saying he wants Manziel to be himself.
Shanahan says Manziel’s style was successful in the past and he doesn’t want to take that away.