Quote:Face value, it sounds like him and Manziel are a great fit. But there's one other person's opinion that counts...and that's Gus. One of Bradley's keys to winning (and one we heard often enough during our winning streak vs when we lost games): Take the ball (on defense), and protect the ball (on offense).

 

Manziel's tendency is to take chances in order to make the big play, from his scramble out of the pocket to his deep sideline throws and heaves off his runs. This will make him susceptible to fumbles and interceptions in the NFL. I don't know how this will translate in the pros, but its hard for me to imagine that a coach who wants their offense to protect the football would be so approving of this kind of approach.

 

From Gus (and likely Caldwell's perspective given his pro career involved him in the drafting of Manning and Ryan), the better fit would be Bridgewater.