Johnny Manziel’s agent says that he is giving the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL until Jan 31 to work out a ”fair deal.” The Tiger-Cats say they will not abide by any deadline. 
“A lot of stuff happens in the negotiation process,” Hamilton GM Eric Tillman said (via Alex Marvez of The Sporting News). “We have a lot of respect for Erik. Our meetings with Johnny have been good. We’ll be patient. I know the deadline is there but will be fluid. There’s a lot of time between now and the beginning of camp (in May).”
The Tiger-Cats, who own Manziel’s CFL rights, showed interest in signing the quarterback to a deal last year However, CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie blocked the deal, saying that Manziel would first have to satisfy certain off-field conditions. In late December, Ambrosie opened the door for Manziel to join the league. The Tiger-Cats remain intrigued by Manziel’s potential, though they are unwilling to cave to demands by Manziel’s agent.
“I see a lot of good in Johnny. We see a lot of upside in him,” Tillman said. “We visited with him and looked him in the eye. I think he’s a guy who wants to reestablish himself even more as a person than a player. If he comes, I think it will be a win-win situation.”
Manziel, 26, has not played in the NFL since the 2015 season and the CFL could be a launching pad for his NFL return. If his camp can’t come to terms with Hamilton, he could always look into joining the XFL 2.0.
His agent is being fairly arrogant in setting a “deadline”. If Manziel doesn’t sign there by the 31st, where else exactly is he going to go? Arena League? NFL still won’t touch him. Hamilton owns his rights, and shouldn’t feel the need to trade them unless some other team calls with a pretty loaded offer.
XFL
The XFL isn’t launching until like 2020, so he’d have a whole lot of sitting around and waiting to do. As far as I’m concerned, he has no leverage.
I agree, this is his last chance, don’t push it.
Obviously the agent went to Boris University
Boras*
Borat*
Boring*
*Trump
Apparently 007 Agent
Lmao forget it then. The team doesn’t need Manziel and his drama. He’s lucky they’re not requiring him to pay them for giving him another shot.
Agent wants to set a deadline for negotiations on a player that hasn’t had to compete professionally in a few years? I’d let him walk. The arrogance makes me think Johnny football is his own agent!
He’s lucky Hamilton didn’t give *him* a deadline. Johnny needs them a lot more than they need him.
He’s waiting to see what Vince McMahon’s new league is all about
He can still go bar to bar, bragging about his Heisman.
Can you believe that Manziel’s Agent is giving Hamilton a ultimatum
Like he’s pedaling Rodgers or Brees. He’s pedaling a drug addict, alcoholice,
That is no better than a a third stringer:::
Way to be compassionate toward your fellow man. Nevermind his character, your callous remarks reveal a whole lot about yours.
*starts “XFL!!” chant*
Who cares? Johnny football is over, it really never started. All he ever was(kinda) is a college q.b. He will if he plays will screw up everything in Canada. Give him money and he’s done. Big mistake Canada.
Pro football players make so little money in Canada that Manziel either performs or he’s left with enough money to fly home to Texas.
The TEAM salary cap is $5.1 million CAD (about $4 million USD).
Give him money? This kid will never have to work a day in his life! He’s got a major trust fund from his family ! Why do you think he’s like the way he is? He’s a spoiled little snowflake