Former Dallas Cowboys Great Roger Staubach Thinks Johnny Manziel Has Russell Wilson-Type Talent

Johnny Manziel was one of the most electrifying college quarterbacks in recent years. With him behind center the Texas A&M Aggies were never out of a football game. So far his NFL career has been less than spectacular. After a disastrous showing when he was given the chance to play last season there are not too many that are still in his corner.

He does, however, have one legend that is still a fan--former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach.

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In a recent interview with USA Today he described Manziel as having Russell Wilson type talent, but that he will have to take care of his off-field issues if he is ever going to live up to his potential:

"If he really truly gets his life back on track, his talent is Russell Wilson-type talent,'' Staubach told USA TODAY Sports. "So size isn't the overwhelming issue for him when you have Russell and Drew Brees winning Super Bowls at the same size.

"Johnny has got the arm strength. I don't know why talent wise, he still can't be a really good football player.

"But you have to be more than just a talent as a quarterback. You have to be mentally tough and you have got to be a leader. And you have to transfer that to your teammates.

"And I think Johnny lost the confidence of his teammates because of his personal issues.

"He has to get that back.''

Young fans may not be real familiar with Staubach, but he knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a good quarterback. Now that Johnny is out of rehab fans will be hoping whatever personal issues that were holding him back will not be anymore.

[USAToday]

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