Brandon Marshall says Johnny Manziel should Quit Football to get Help

By Cheri Cheng - 03 Feb '16 16:58PM

Brandon Marshall is not shy about voicing his opinions.

In his latest sit-down with Greg Gumbel, Bill Cowher, Steve Beuerlein, and Jason La Canfora on Super Bowl Live, the New York Jets wide receiver commented about Johnny Manziel.

Marshall said, reported by CBSSports.com:

"I was going to walk away from football because my life was in turmoil and it was a mess. I spent three months in the outpatient program at McClean Hospital where I did a neurological evaluation and a clinical evaluation to see if I was even capable of changing with what I was dealing with.

... So, for me, this has nothing to do with football. Johnny Manziel needs to walk away from the game, maybe even go to McClean hospital, and get his life under control. This young man has a serious issue. I feel for him, I understand what he's going through, and I wish him well. But, all of us in the NFL and the surrounding the NFL need to know that this is a serious issue and I pray that he gets the help that he needs.

The Browns are reportedly planning on cutting Manziel once the new NFL season starts due to his numerous off-court issues. Manziel, who completed a stint in rehab prior to the start of the 2015 season, is currently being investigated by the police and the league for a domestic dispute with a former girlfriend.

Cowher, a former head coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers, agreed with Marshall's statement. Cowher added that even though it might feel hard for players to ask for help, they have to know that it is okay to reach out to others for assistance or guidance.

"Sometimes it's OK to reach out and get help," Cowher said. "It's OK. That's not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength to recognize I need someone to help me through these difficult times. I need someone to be able to lean on."

The Browns selected Manziel in the 2014 draft. Throughout the two seasons, Manziel failed to live up to his expectations on the court. His antics off of the court, which included a lot of partying and alcohol, did not help.