Johnny Manziel off to last-place Alouettes in five-player trade

[JonLP24]

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have traded quarterback Johnny Manziel to the Montreal Alouettes, reuniting him with the coach who recruited him to Texas A&M.

Manziel, offensive tackle Tony Washington and offensive lineman Landon Rice were sent to Montreal in exchange for defensive end Jamaal Westerman, wide receiver Chris Williams and first-round picks in 2020 and 2022.

"We have acquired an exceptional quarterback with undeniable talent," Alouettes general manager Kavis Reed said in a statement. "With his great mobility, his athletic abilities and his instinct we believe that he will have a positive impact on our offence."

Manziel, 25, never saw the field for Hamilton, which has been led by quarterback Jeremiah Masoli. Masoli tied a CFL record with nine straight 300-yard passing games before the team's Week 5 bye.

http://www.espn.com/cfl/story/_/id/24169468/johnny-manziel-hamilton-tiger-cats-traded-montreal-alouettes

He was already backup to one of the best And in the league -- Jeremiah Masoli.

[exboyfil]

1. Does this mean he will get some playing time?

[JonLP24]

2. I don't follow NFL too closely

I did know about Jeremiah Masoli familiar with his time in the Pac 12 and had one of the best seasons last year and came out the gate strong so it was unlikely he received playing time. His odds probably improve by not being behind him.

[Progressive Law]

3. I'd be interested in seeing what Johnny can do...

...I always support come back stories.

[True Dough]

4. For those interested in Manziel's CFL progress

He went 18 for 25 last night. Threw for 212 yards. No TDs. 1 interception.

His Montreal Alouettes lost 31-14 to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

[True Dough]

5. And Johnny Football throws his first CFL touchdown pass...

Link to tweet

[Scurrilous]

6. And he does his finger thing...