Johnny Manziel’s NFL career might not last much longer, but as more details come out about his troubled life and even his parents go public with their concerns, football doesn’t really matter much in the big picture. What happens with Manziel, both professionally and personally, will play out here in the next months and years, but a couple of Cardinals’ safeties — both of whom have shown to have a pretty good perspective about life and things outside of the game, tweeted the need for support of Manziel at this time.
The first came from Tyrann Mathieu, who knows all about hurting oneself off the field. Mathieu has been in some dark places in his personal life, but he staged a remarkable comeback to not only star in the NFL but have a great life off the field.
Johnny should hit me up.. It ain’t easy but it’s worth it bra!
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) February 5, 2016
Tony Jefferson, who in his last collegiate game played against Manziel in the 2013 Cotton Bowl, then tweeted out a series of comments not just about Manziel but also how public figures are treated in such scenarios.
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
