What Really Happened To Johnny Manziel? (Rockstar Lifestyle Ruined His Career)

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  • @FlemLoRaps
    @FlemLoRaps  Před 3 lety +4126

    If u didn't see the news, we just closed on the new house. Big step for me, the kid, and the wife. We been grinding since 2015 man...thank yall for the support over the years🙏🏾

  • @galvan6242
    @galvan6242 Před 3 lety +1699

    "Win or lose, we booze" Greatest quote from Manziel

    • @dexhawnn
      @dexhawnn Před 3 lety +11

      Wassup knoji

    • @ghostly6848
      @ghostly6848 Před 3 lety +28

      Sad but true

    • @galvan6242
      @galvan6242 Před 3 lety +11

      @@dexhawnn hows it goin?

    • @dexhawnn
      @dexhawnn Před 3 lety +11

      @@galvan6242 been chilling. Watching flem wbu

    • @galvan6242
      @galvan6242 Před 3 lety +10

      @@dexhawnn same, aint been a big day

  • @ZacBLive
    @ZacBLive Před 2 lety +105

    Manziel’s dad had thee realist statement there is. Until you’ve loved someone that is an addict, you don’t know just how painful a heart can break. It’s the most hopeless feeling a person can have. I feel for the guy.

    • @Davido50
      @Davido50 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Truth. A good Father will do anything for his son .. but there's a breaking pt for all. Or else you enable the addicted individual. I hope & pray for all young ppl nowadays!

  • @andrewwalker208
    @andrewwalker208 Před 3 lety +482

    I ran into him at A&M several times, but once in the spring before he left for the draft. It sticks with me because it was in a stair case alone. I never used the elevator and never saw anyone in the staircase. He was in there heading down from the advisors office (probably wrapping up whatever admin stuff was left at A&M) and he clearly just wanted to be left alone. He was in the staircase to avoid people. We made eye contact and I could tell he was dreading me talking to him, so I just nodded and passed by. Dude looked worn out already and he was only 21 years old. The celebrity status he had at A&M was unheard of and unhealthy for his situation. Every other time I saw him was at a bar or restaurant, but mostly bar. Most times he was still under 21 and his entire posse would swarm around him so he could take shots without anyone being able to get pictures. A picture of him drinking at that time would’ve been viral and on ESPN within minutes.

    • @larryjacobs5713
      @larryjacobs5713 Před 3 lety +28

      I don’t think it was just the drinking!

    • @jasonharris1636
      @jasonharris1636 Před 3 lety +10

      @@larryjacobs5713
      Well said, mate!🏉🇦🇺🍺

    • @jonathanpusar5931
      @jonathanpusar5931 Před 3 lety +20

      @@larryjacobs5713 I’m sure he did way more than drink. Never knew how much drug use especially cocaine was in the party lifestyle till doing my MBA.
      31 and I don’t get partying in a club or rave environment. Didn’t get it during undergrad and certainly didn’t during my MBA. I sound like a lameo (and yeah I am) but the appeal of getting so blasted you don’t know what’s up or down doesn’t really make a lot of sense. I get other kinds of drugs that involves self exploration or relaxation but those usually aren’t addictive drugs and can easily be switched off.
      Doing something that gets you hooked for life without intervention just to have ‘a lot of fun’ that you may not even remember next day seems like a bad way to have fun. Means that what you’re doing wouldn’t be much fun sober.

    • @phillyfan3942
      @phillyfan3942 Před 3 lety +7

      @@jonathanpusar5931 I love to get hammered. But only at home when I’m safe.

    • @emp0rizzle
      @emp0rizzle Před 2 lety +21

      If that's true than it leads me to think he's really an introvert. People say well Gronk parties and he's a SB champion. People mistakenly think introverts are shy people. Introversion and Extroversion is how you gain your energy. Gronk is a genuine extrovert.

  • @bobheyotue9850
    @bobheyotue9850 Před 3 lety +609

    Honestly Johnny Manziel life could be written like an Adam Sandler movie. him playing in the FCF is like bitter sweet ending to his career.

    • @ethansprague2005
      @ethansprague2005 Před 3 lety +18

      Or maybe a new beginning 🤔

    • @bobheyotue9850
      @bobheyotue9850 Před 3 lety +21

      @@ethansprague2005 yeah if he makes it back to the CFL it’d be like a sequel

    • @evanhuggins450
      @evanhuggins450 Před 3 lety +30

      As soon as you said Adam Sandler i thought longest yard.

    • @darrendent8288
      @darrendent8288 Před 3 lety +13

      AS SOON as I passed the 18 minute mark I'm like "yo, this dude is Adam Sandler in The Longest Yard"

    • @oscarlindahl5662
      @oscarlindahl5662 Před 3 lety +5

      That would have been perfect if the movie was made in 2000

  • @reese5545
    @reese5545 Před 3 lety +693

    Rob Gronkowski is the perfect current example of someone who balances his pro career and party life.

  • @matt_valentine
    @matt_valentine Před 3 lety +319

    FlemLo is so brilliant with this content. Total pro. He never tears a player down, just objectively summarizes the facts, then humanizes the subject with a balanced, practical, but empathetic outlook; the heart always comes through. Amazing channel.

    • @susanmaggiora4800
      @susanmaggiora4800 Před 3 lety +9

      This, for sure. I really appreciate that there’s no snark coming from him. Just the facts.

    • @phillyfan3942
      @phillyfan3942 Před 3 lety +6

      I agree It sucks that ESPN doesn’t take this approach

    • @austinlaing9012
      @austinlaing9012 Před 3 lety +3

      I agree. THIS.

    • @bigdaddygru
      @bigdaddygru Před 2 lety +2

      @@phillyfan3942 Stephen A Smith could learn a lot from this guy!

    • @77jesseday
      @77jesseday Před 2 lety +2

      Indeed

  • @TenThumbsProductions
    @TenThumbsProductions Před 3 lety +476

    Dude reminds me of the bass player in my band, all the talent in the world but can't even show up for work. It is pretty wild that someone with half the talent is worth twice as much just because they show up.

    • @killianmoore5133
      @killianmoore5133 Před 3 lety +47

      The best ability is availability.

    • @teto85
      @teto85 Před 3 lety +16

      90% of life is showing up.

    • @thesmackdaddy9888
      @thesmackdaddy9888 Před 3 lety +9

      You ain't worth shit if you ain't there

    • @Lobos00
      @Lobos00 Před 2 lety +3

      Some of the best opportunities are giving to those who are given the choice to show up. I got a really good paying when 2 different runner ups didn’t show or call. They said they were gonna hire them anyways good interview or not but they didn’t show and he said he didn’t have choice but to take the man who was willing to show up.

    • @pao-cheinchuang6895
      @pao-cheinchuang6895 Před 2 lety +3

      "90%..", "...availability", "...ain't worth shit..", these are some good advice for my kids.

  • @vend3ttaverano778
    @vend3ttaverano778 Před 3 lety +162

    someone once said:
    “once your escape from reality takes over your life, that escape becomes your reality”

    • @beckybnyc322
      @beckybnyc322 Před 3 lety +5

      Well said 🙏🏼

    • @jharris1569
      @jharris1569 Před 3 lety +6

      Damn. I just felt this comment. Im a alcoholic trying to be better. Im a alcoholic trying to help my father who is a heavier alcoholic than myself. Random comment hit me heavy. Thank you

    • @jharris1569
      @jharris1569 Před 3 lety +3

      @Cade Hawkins thank you. I actually am texting my father right now and relayed this quote. Asking if he will start going to AA with me

    • @jharris1569
      @jharris1569 Před 3 lety +3

      @Cade Hawkins its a block from his house and he hasn't been to one meeting with me. But you can't force someone who doesn't want to change

    • @BrandonGavin_EDC
      @BrandonGavin_EDC Před 3 lety +4

      @@jharris1569 keep fighting man, get the help you need. I know you want to help him but you can’t until you help yourself first.

  • @EJD339
    @EJD339 Před 3 lety +151

    That quote from his dad about giving up on his own son hurt me to the core. I can’t even imagine what I would have to do for my dad to say something like that about me.

    • @beckybnyc322
      @beckybnyc322 Před 3 lety +20

      That’s what I’m saying. I remember hearing that & just feeling so sad for the guy & his fam 💔 idk how people can enjoy watching others suffer especially when it’s mental illness & addiction issues Smdh I can’t even imagine going thru my hardest moments in life with the entire public watching & some of them rooting for me to fail 💔

    • @heidithaw1072
      @heidithaw1072 Před 3 lety +8

      @@beckybnyc322 Truly sad that people enjoy others suffering.

    • @michaelrandall09
      @michaelrandall09 Před 3 lety +10

      @@beckybnyc322 misery loves company. They judge manziel like they’re better. Its actually crazy

    • @SheWhoRemainz
      @SheWhoRemainz Před 3 lety +5

      We have no idea what brought his father to the point of saying that about his son. But we got a glimpses of it once he went pro. Son or not Johnny was a dumpster fire 🔥. And he should be named in the all time biggest bust category , right up there with Ryan Leaf

    • @SkunkApe407
      @SkunkApe407 Před 3 lety +2

      @@michaelrandall09 or maybe, and I know this is controversial, just maybe people are tired of seeing rich people get away with behavior that would land the rest of us in jail. Maybe, just maybe, people don't enjoy watching others suffer, and are just happy to watch karma run its course. Kimda funny that you're looking down on others, the irony of your pretentiousness is baffling.

  • @MountainMassOutDoors
    @MountainMassOutDoors Před 3 lety +733

    I bet flemlo got a A+ in English class, this cat is a great story teller

    • @questionmark1152
      @questionmark1152 Před 3 lety +14

      An A+ in English does not equate to great storytelling ability.

    • @bon01_
      @bon01_ Před 3 lety +66

      @@questionmark1152 shut up

    • @LahJay
      @LahJay Před 3 lety +2

      Sheeeed, they don’t b lettin that happen a lot🤣

    • @michaelluczak3019
      @michaelluczak3019 Před 3 lety +4

      He's very good!

    • @blacksuperman9891
      @blacksuperman9891 Před 3 lety +2

      @Steadydropn_ Em YOU shut up

  • @mrb5510
    @mrb5510 Před 3 lety +126

    Your boy was found many nights in clubs on 6th and Rainey St in Austin. In hindsight, UT was smart in not recruiting him. Living within walking distance of all that night life, dude probably would have died of alcohol poisoning or cirrhosis by the time he was 19.

    • @jdeez69
      @jdeez69 Před 3 lety +8

      Bro 6th street will ruin the best of em if they ain't careful

    • @MGAF688
      @MGAF688 Před 2 lety

      Is he still alive?

    • @toddcollett1780
      @toddcollett1780 Před 2 lety +1

      6th Street is fkn awesome a single young dudes dream the most beautiful women on earth are on 6th Street at one of the clubs on weekends , my gosh women in Texas on some other type of beautiful

  • @eazymb.
    @eazymb. Před 3 lety +188

    Johnny Manziel was one of the coolest dudes alive when I was in high school. But we also watched his fall happen too. So I really just feel sad about him.

    • @8MoneyIzmyMission8
      @8MoneyIzmyMission8 Před 3 lety +18

      How in the hell could you feel sad for Manziel? He had everything from birth. A silver spoon kid with God given athleticism. He was a God in high school and became a God in college, and then he convinced some idiots to give him millions of dollars even though if you had any sense you'dsee that his game didn'ttranslate to the NFL. He was the only thing that halted his progress.

    • @eazymb.
      @eazymb. Před 3 lety +26

      @@8MoneyIzmyMission8 literally explained why it’s sad lol. Imagine if he was raised right instead of just rich.

    • @8MoneyIzmyMission8
      @8MoneyIzmyMission8 Před 3 lety +6

      @@eazymb. uh, you do realize he has siblings right? His sister is famous for being good looking and she isn't going crazy all the time.
      Manziel got addicted to partying and being the center of attention. That's why he's still trying to play football. He needs to be in the spotlight.

    • @jalenking810
      @jalenking810 Před 3 lety +21

      @@8MoneyIzmyMission8 just say you’re bitter he was born rich and your parents were bums so you were poor and leave

    • @TruffaBudda
      @TruffaBudda Před 3 lety +14

      @@8MoneyIzmyMission8 he litteraly said he’s just playing for fun don’t be all salty bc u couldn’t even make the high school jv team

  • @sc12100
    @sc12100 Před 3 lety +389

    "What happened to Johnny Manziel?"
    Answer - Johnny Manziel

    • @Mohawks_and_Tomahawks
      @Mohawks_and_Tomahawks Před 3 lety +19

      Self-Destruct Mode: ON

    • @joshc4927
      @joshc4927 Před 3 lety +7

      FACT!!!

    • @Doomlerious
      @Doomlerious Před 3 lety +6

      HAHAHA, comedy.

    • @cwquinlan
      @cwquinlan Před 3 lety +4

      What happened to him also was he was drafted by NFL. He never had the goods to be an NFL QB. His supreme immaturity and poor work ethic didn't help either.

    • @iigamy
      @iigamy Před 3 lety +1

      🤣🤣

  • @sjc4
    @sjc4 Před 3 lety +21

    As someone who went to A&M (and attended a season's worth of Johnny home football games as a student), I have a different take on the Cleveland thing. Johnny liked being the superstar, and that's a lot easier to do in college. I think he saw Cleveland as a place where he'd be the alpha right from the start, and then he'd ride in on his white (powdered) horse and save the franchise and the city. You don't get drafted by, say, the Tom Brady era Patriots or early Cam Newton Panthers and expect to sit at the big boy's table right away. At Cleveland, he legit thought he could save the franchise through talent alone as soon as he got there. But as you said, the modern NFL doesn't work like that. I hope he continues the good fight against his addiction and mental health issues.

  • @jackleonard2088
    @jackleonard2088 Před 2 lety +30

    I’m not really a big football fan (ended up here after a baseball video) and definitely am not a Johnny Manzel fan. I have to say, the balanced approach and smooth, even delivery you took making this content is really next level. I’ll be tuning in again. Thanks for the knowledge.

  • @yungtoolshed251
    @yungtoolshed251 Před 3 lety +337

    Might be the greatest “backyard football” style player in college history.

    • @flashfive12
      @flashfive12 Před 3 lety +15

      Braxton Miller, RG3, LAMAR JACKSON, Vince Young, Baker Mayfield (of his for years played he only had 1 season not better than Johnny’s). If we not leaving it just to QBs Moss has an argument, Tavon Austin(I just wanted to through him in there but he probably didn’t), and Reggie Bush all had playground style games and were arguably better college players. Almost forgot Vick.
      Some of these players statistically aren’t close, but visually were superior and vice versa. Some players like Baker literally had the stats and the game.

    • @morganfreeman6504
      @morganfreeman6504 Před 3 lety +12

      @@flashfive12 baker was more of a passer than a running qb, u could put kyler instead of him

    • @morganfreeman6504
      @morganfreeman6504 Před 3 lety

      @@flashfive12 Peter warrick too

    • @ianm6214
      @ianm6214 Před 3 lety +3

      @@flashfive12 nah rg3, Braxton, and Vince weren’t better college players than Johnny. And Johnny was the biggest scrambler (not designed runner) in recent memory

    • @flashfive12
      @flashfive12 Před 3 lety

      @@ianm6214 they were better college backyard football players than he was in terms of visuals (RG3, Braxton, and Vick) in terms of accolades (Vince) and considering the era he played in you can make an argument for stats as well. It’s not about being a scrambler, it’s about basically who you think of when you remember Playing football as a kid. Visually there are better picks, accolade wise there are better picks, stat wise there are better picks, and I think as an all around pick Baker (has the accolades, the visual style, and the superior stats) is easily a better pick than Manziel. Lamar Jackson is easily the best pick though. He had the style and speed of Vick and could run like Braxton but better and could throw bombs down the field. But regardless man I love Texas and our football players.

  • @AS-on8wq
    @AS-on8wq Před 3 lety +184

    Flemlo is the goat at telling amazing stories. Have a great day!!🔥

    • @michaelg2502
      @michaelg2502 Před 3 lety +5

      Yea the way he structures his videos stands out to me as professional and reliably entertaining.

  • @joncarbone
    @joncarbone Před 2 lety +44

    Hat's off for him for coming back. Shows maturity that he's willing to eat some humble pie. Reminds me of a good friend of mine, former addict. He had lots of potential...but you know the story. Now he's a counselor for troubled youth, addicts.

  • @larryjacobs5713
    @larryjacobs5713 Před 3 lety +50

    His talent could not overcome his character!

  • @HarrisHighlights
    @HarrisHighlights Před 3 lety +1328

    Say what you want about the guy, but you know damn well you were tuning into Texas A&M games every week
    Also congrats on the new house brotha! Awesome news

    • @brutal3385
      @brutal3385 Před 3 lety +7

      FIRST

    • @imthegoat3195
      @imthegoat3195 Před 3 lety +28

      Fucking facts. This dude had bad behavior and is a bust, but he was SOOO fun to watch in his Texas A&M days

    • @WarthunderDude69
      @WarthunderDude69 Před 3 lety +7

      dude youre so right i never had watched or or since watched college football before then i seen him and i watched every single game! then he got drafted to the browns whom i support! it didnt work out and i knew it wouldnt because at A&M he had mike Evans who made johnny look good but man i wished it wouldve worked out

    • @ytssam1131
      @ytssam1131 Před 3 lety +1

      Harrrris highlights

    • @deemariedubois4916
      @deemariedubois4916 Před 3 lety +8

      @Cade Hawkins Funny you say that. I wonder if Johnny’s life would have been different if he had gone to Oregon and left his friends behind.

  • @davidholcomb4658
    @davidholcomb4658 Před 3 lety +260

    “Last rockstar qb ever” crazy to think about

    • @spence_903
      @spence_903 Před 3 lety +17

      Most exciting and athletic QB in A&M history

    • @davidholcomb4658
      @davidholcomb4658 Před 3 lety +14

      @@spence_903 oh without a doubt, I grew up watching him, he’s the reason I fell in love with college ball

    • @Fau1ted
      @Fau1ted Před 3 lety +9

      @@spence_903 exciting yes athletic no

    • @zdoggzero6595
      @zdoggzero6595 Před 3 lety +8

      Rockstars aren’t even rockstars anymore

    • @paullewis4585
      @paullewis4585 Před 3 lety +3

      Until the next one.
      Tate Martell is still transferring around somewhere.

  • @tafaofamily4819
    @tafaofamily4819 Před 2 lety +26

    That opening statement about his family having money tells you everything you need to know about Manziel. He was talented no doubt, but he was also spoiled and acted like a diva. And that was his downfall.

    • @meghanmisaliar
      @meghanmisaliar Před 9 měsíci +4

      Except that was a lie. He didn't come from money.

    • @jah2827
      @jah2827 Před 9 měsíci +3

      I’ve been questioning it since the documentary. I know he exaggerated his family wealth, but I still think they were upper middle class. Definitely not poor.

    • @NightRogue77
      @NightRogue77 Před 9 měsíci

      Jfc what difference does that pedantic nonsense make? I just left a thread where loads of people that went to school with the guy all speak the same about him, “PLENTY OF MONEY” (happy?) and a royal douchebag, yet are still rebuffed by fanboys for some galactically stupid reason.

  • @kubiakWU
    @kubiakWU Před 3 lety +11

    So good at showing both sides of a story and making people relatable. Really love this channel.

  • @nicholasmiot2721
    @nicholasmiot2721 Před 3 lety +442

    “Slave to his own freedoms.” Damm

  • @michaelmcarthur8364
    @michaelmcarthur8364 Před 3 lety +54

    I live in Cleveland and Johnny was a major fool and he doesn't deserve any sympathy. However, I thought you brought a worthy, thoughtful perspective to your presentation with an admirable amount of maturity and wisdom. You are very talented and I wish you much success.

  • @specopswolfmp
    @specopswolfmp Před 3 lety +3

    Bro, Ive been watching you for a while and its been really cool to see your progression, from new equipment to the new camera angles and techniques you use in your vids.. well done and congratulations

  • @andrewmaenner5404
    @andrewmaenner5404 Před 3 lety +17

    I found this channel a few weeks ago and can’t stop watching. I love the time and effort you put into these videos. Great stuff and I’ve been spreading the word.

  • @aldeux7086
    @aldeux7086 Před 3 lety +56

    Imagine if he goes to jail and pulls off a "the longest yard" type of situation.

  • @JawaPenguin16
    @JawaPenguin16 Před 3 lety +88

    That “Win or Lose, we booze” quote is the the equivalent of Michael Jackson looking back at the camera with monster eyes at the end of Thriller.

  • @DavidReyes-fm9cz
    @DavidReyes-fm9cz Před rokem

    Man how am I just finding this channel now! Commentary was on point. This guy had me excited to see him in the NFL and this video was immaculate. Subscribed for sure!!

  • @h.camacho4800
    @h.camacho4800 Před 2 lety

    So well done. Man you were made for commentary. Love your work . You go about it with class and respect. Very positive and informative without making fun or bashing someone

  • @jefftart6843
    @jefftart6843 Před 3 lety +38

    Crazy part is, while watching this video Josh Gordon signed with the Zappers. Him and Johnny reunite in the FCFL

    • @ooonyxxx
      @ooonyxxx Před 3 lety +10

      He's gonna tear up that league shit isn't gonna be fair 😭😹😹😹

    • @josiah3236
      @josiah3236 Před 3 lety

      @Cade Hawkins they don’t have to anymore 💀

  • @trademark-s
    @trademark-s Před 3 lety +48

    I just watched this all the way through and the similarities that Johnny's life has to mine are shocking. Although I come from nothing, but addiction beat me down for years. Now I find myself clean and writing some of the best music I have in my life, not caring who or how many people see. It's honestly such a more healthy life, and I still have cravings almost everyday, but you learn to work through. I pray for anybody watching this who also struggles, and I'm glad Johnny was able to turn his life around. The spotlight ain't all its cracked up to be.

    • @firewalker1372
      @firewalker1372 Před 3 lety +4

      Hit the nail on the head with this one, my back surgeries sent me down a path that I did not like. Luckily I didn’t lose my job, but man was I pretty damn close. Unfortunately I did lose a very beautiful women to a divorce. After that I knew if I didn’t straighten my ass up, my job was next. I feel much better now, not waking up in the morning worried where my next pill will come from. I’m very fortunate I still have my
      Kids and job. Glad your doing much better dude, got to keep pushing forward.

    • @equitablehealthcare-drnatashak
      @equitablehealthcare-drnatashak Před 3 lety

      Medical cannabis can get rid of the cravings.

    • @TheJoshuacrook
      @TheJoshuacrook Před 3 lety +1

      lol dude your addiction isn’t similar to Johnny footballs. U said u came from nothing, Johnny’s family were worth millions. He was partying with drake and Rihanna …. Your two do not have similar stories. Just because you are addicted to something (no judgement) and Johnny liked to party doesn’t mean y’all are similar..at all.

    • @benpickard3203
      @benpickard3203 Před 3 lety +1

      Way to go man I'm proud of you

  • @jasonh972
    @jasonh972 Před 2 lety +6

    Hard work always pays off. Congrats on the house brotha and keep the content coming

  • @jmeyerjj
    @jmeyerjj Před 3 lety +19

    I love how positive you always are

  • @texys5848
    @texys5848 Před 3 lety +27

    This channel is underrated. I know you have 700k subs but like I feel like you should have at least 3-4mil. Keep up the hard work big dawg🙏🏼

  • @hanna8353
    @hanna8353 Před 3 lety +36

    Dude I love the way you tell the full story with an eye toward the positive. You always keep human dignity and an empathetic perspective in mind and that means we walk away from your videos with a feeling of hope. Good stuff man.

  • @collinscollins5595
    @collinscollins5595 Před 3 lety +9

    Dude, I love your analysis. You hit on many different points and try to understand the underlying personal themes(as a human who is empathetic to the reality and the that issues these players went through or anyone goes through in life).Great stuff. You don’t pull any punches with your research, and you don’t hate on them either. Very nice,real journalism.

  • @bizzlea887
    @bizzlea887 Před 3 lety

    You definitely do your due diligence in finding all the info...I'm glad your channel was recommended to me today. Excellent job sir!

  • @JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly
    @JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly Před 3 lety +247

    Imagine drafting a player after that player begs you on the DM to draft him...LOL

    • @MustacheDLuffy
      @MustacheDLuffy Před 3 lety +8

      That’s super funny

    • @paullewis4585
      @paullewis4585 Před 3 lety +44

      Any other franchise would think that was the reason not to pick him.
      Cleveland though...

    • @Bradphil87
      @Bradphil87 Před 3 lety +31

      I don’t know, if a hiesman winning qb was texting me as an owner I might have done it too. He seemed like he really wanted to be there. I know it went the way it went, but had it gone the complete opposite and Johnny had actually turned the browns around we could be looking at the text and saying “look how hungry this guy was to turn things around there, that’s awesome.” Hindsight is always 20/20 for sure. Johnny doesn’t need the money, he never did. I hope he works on staying healthy and clean and if he enjoys playing some fun football league then that’s awesome for him. He wasn’t an nfl qb, he was a bust, he threw his nfl career away, whatever you want to say. But in the end I hope he finds happiness and contentment and stays away from drugs and alcohol. Who knows, I’m the future he could be speaking to rookies coming into the nfl about what to avoid and he could have just as big an impact doing something like that as any QB ever could in the nfl, he could help save some kids on the edge of falling down the hole he did

    • @JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly
      @JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly Před 3 lety +8

      @@Bradphil87 I don’t care what team it is, you do not draft ANY player just because they beg your team on the DM to draft them-notice how every other team ran as far away from that potential disaster as they could?

    • @dbsuper2928
      @dbsuper2928 Před 3 lety +8

      You gotta take a gamble on the the only Freshmen to win the Heisman.. if he woulda done great everyone would of been idiots for not picking him.. Hindsight is 20/20 type shit

  • @joeykilgallen7833
    @joeykilgallen7833 Před 3 lety +69

    “I can’t hear you. There’s too much f***ing money in my face.”

    • @MrJadedGreen
      @MrJadedGreen Před 3 lety +2

      He's had money his whole life. Oil money, so too much of it wasn't something new. Just another rich, spoiled, going to do what he wants cause he can case.

  • @jamesthompson8745
    @jamesthompson8745 Před 2 lety

    You are fire at picking which details to bring up. Crazy stories with so much to talk bout and you fit it perfectly @flemloraps

  • @imhere653
    @imhere653 Před 2 lety

    FlemLo Raps-
    Great job! I hope you get the recognition you deserve and become an analyst for ESPN or whatever organization you want. EXCELLENT segment!

  • @timothy1068
    @timothy1068 Před 3 lety +8

    I love no matter how tragic the story is, you can always bring its positive side to inspire people.

  • @ian7064
    @ian7064 Před 3 lety +16

    My favorite rumor from the Manziel era was that the Browns owner was already leaning towards drafting Manziel bc supposedly a homeless guy on the street told him to do so

  • @squirrelfight
    @squirrelfight Před 2 lety

    FlemLo you are a gifted storyteller. Always compelling, insightful, and from the heart. Nice work dude. Thank you.

  • @boxer71c55
    @boxer71c55 Před 3 lety

    As a new subscriber, all I can say is you should have your own show on TV. This was one of the best pieces I've ever watched. You sir have much talent! Excellent video.

  • @landonrutherford5466
    @landonrutherford5466 Před 3 lety +83

    I feel like the timeline where Johnny realized his potential, did the right things, and went off in the NFL would’ve just been better.

    • @sto1238
      @sto1238 Před 3 lety +5

      We could be talking about him instead of Lamar as the “next mike Vick” type dual threat

    • @WyattWinterfeld
      @WyattWinterfeld Před 3 lety +7

      I still hope that he will get his head out of his ass and maybe go to a team like the buccaneers and have Tom Brady get him into shape

    • @cavsnation831
      @cavsnation831 Před 3 lety +1

      He would’ve never been good.

    • @johndavis9321
      @johndavis9321 Před 3 lety

      @@cavsnation831 debatable their definitely is some evidence that had Johnny had his head on straight he could have been a at least very good qb

    • @SkunkApe407
      @SkunkApe407 Před 3 lety

      @@WyattWinterfeld I honestly don't see him ever getting back into the NFL. Between his behavioral history, substance abuse problems, and his declining skills, his ship has sailed.

  • @wavesonswim8128
    @wavesonswim8128 Před 3 lety +53

    Flem should be the host of HBO’s Real Sports!

    • @Cf.8463
      @Cf.8463 Před 3 lety +4

      No because then we can’t have these videos! Lol

    • @wavesonswim8128
      @wavesonswim8128 Před 3 lety +1

      Facts 😂 me too, but that’s basically what he does and it would be a massive pay raise

  • @mitchduke2649
    @mitchduke2649 Před 2 lety +3

    Love your video’s and work ethic! Sky’s the limit for you. Congrats to you and your family

  • @draidonbarker9986
    @draidonbarker9986 Před 2 lety

    Man flemlo I hope your doing your thing financially bro you deserve it! I love all your videos they are so good always extremely interesting and very well done! Keep balling out I will keep watching

  • @ry69scott
    @ry69scott Před 3 lety +4

    thank you, Flemlo💪🏾 i appreciate your grind and per usual, the content is top notch

  • @Steve-kr3zj
    @Steve-kr3zj Před 3 lety +4

    I have to say I am so glad CZcams put you up as a recommended video. Subbed right after a few minutes of a video and have watched them non stop since. Love your craft dude, keep up the hard work!

  • @lanceleavitt7472
    @lanceleavitt7472 Před 3 lety

    This sure ain't no clickbait. FlemLo pretty much tells you what happened.
    Amazing production, superior program, and perfect editing.
    Thanks, Q-da-Wayne, total respect.

  • @ubergama30
    @ubergama30 Před rokem +1

    Your storytelling is really well organized and done, you deserve the success you are seeing and more. Thanks for the entertainment

  • @matthewwoolf6198
    @matthewwoolf6198 Před 3 lety +23

    This guy takes you on a journey man, elite storytelling

  • @benbutler4925
    @benbutler4925 Před 3 lety +10

    I’m from Kerrville and we used to guess how many plays it would take for Johnny to score... We never had a guess over 5 plays he was that good

  • @americanborn3151
    @americanborn3151 Před 3 lety +58

    He should have a roll in the NFL speaking to rookies on how not to piss it all away.

    • @low-keyrighteous9575
      @low-keyrighteous9575 Před 3 lety

      Might as well do something with the career he had huh ?

    • @low-keyrighteous9575
      @low-keyrighteous9575 Před 3 lety +2

      Or didn't have ..... ?

    • @330wiz7
      @330wiz7 Před 3 lety +3

      Have you seen him talk lately? He doesnt think he pissed anything away. He says he doesnt wanna play in the NFL. 😅😂

    • @TheRustedShackleford
      @TheRustedShackleford Před 2 lety +8

      Nah, he's better left forgotten. There's better options for that role. People that have actually changed their ways and redeemed themselves. Manziel is a narcissist that still only cares about Manziel.

    • @330wiz7
      @330wiz7 Před 2 lety +2

      @@TheRustedShackleford 100% hes not someone you want your kids around i promise. Idc what message hes trying to give.

  • @luispalomo1224
    @luispalomo1224 Před 2 lety

    Congrats on your home! Happy for you and your family. Great videos bro, keep it up!

  • @Beatsbooksandbits
    @Beatsbooksandbits Před 3 lety +17

    The football essay GOAT is finally covering ol Johnny Football. Ready to learn something new!

  • @princehoodi8635
    @princehoodi8635 Před 3 lety +9

    first time i caught one of these fast🙌🏼.Flem consistent asf with these saturday what happened episodes

  • @bambatacandt7921
    @bambatacandt7921 Před 3 lety +2

    Cobgrats on the house FlemLo, well deserved ! I wish you and the family many more!

  • @robertbeger4275
    @robertbeger4275 Před 2 lety

    Really enjoy your commentary FlemLo. Fresh insight and presentation.

  • @sevenbrandon
    @sevenbrandon Před 3 lety +5

    man, so happy that you're becoming really big, seeing this channel grow is great

  • @mohammedelder6247
    @mohammedelder6247 Před 3 lety +19

    Y’all already know this bout to be a banger

  • @slylancey
    @slylancey Před 2 lety +6

    26:49 Thank you FlemLo for those words of encouragement! As someone, like many, who wanted to play in the NFL, I instead found solace in playing in a Flag Football League instead which helps ease that pain of never getting an opportunity to play collegiate football

  • @abeersworthofbanter7516
    @abeersworthofbanter7516 Před 2 lety +5

    Always been a college football head and have my games/players that I love to watch but when Johnny was at A&M, it was must see TV. I looked forward to it every week and never missed a snap. Great memories. Will always love Johnny

    • @billblaski9523
      @billblaski9523 Před 10 měsíci

      Yeah that was a cool season. When you have a player that is a draw like Tim Tebow or

  • @timkenda8203
    @timkenda8203 Před 3 lety +6

    Congrats on the house brother, honestly I'm grinding for the same thing for me and my family right now, and your accomplishments inspire me. Johnny was definitely a beast, especially in high-school and college. I wonder how he would have done if he buckled down and focused on the game instead of the fame

  • @dontplaywithme7093
    @dontplaywithme7093 Před 3 lety +45

    Manziel was so popular, that when I was in high school every kid that scored a touchdown did the the money sign with their fingers 🤌.

    • @masterrace4005
      @masterrace4005 Před 3 lety

      Did you go to the same high school as him??

    • @dontplaywithme7093
      @dontplaywithme7093 Před 3 lety

      @@masterrace4005 no I lived in Florida.

    • @suoviee5824
      @suoviee5824 Před 3 lety

      @@masterrace4005 ^

    • @SUPERrrCHRIS
      @SUPERrrCHRIS Před 2 lety +1

      @@masterrace4005 I live in the same town I was told he was good but was a dickhead.

  • @davethelen1
    @davethelen1 Před 2 lety

    Hey Buddy, Love your videos. Thanks for all your hard work. Your channel is awesome....I cannot get enough of your videos.

  • @cayenneosaurusrex5593
    @cayenneosaurusrex5593 Před 3 lety

    Dude, just discovered your channel. Just fantastic. Bingable and you get life lessons. Thank you.

  • @JudgeHolden74
    @JudgeHolden74 Před 3 lety +18

    These are so good. Love how they end on a positive note. Well done.

    • @murraywebb8070
      @murraywebb8070 Před 3 lety

      Ha, most of them. What the one on Winslow...no happy ending there

  • @soufsidejb7510
    @soufsidejb7510 Před 3 lety +9

    Best eat and watch CZcams Channel , I always get food when he drops

  • @dannygilmore6399
    @dannygilmore6399 Před rokem

    I really like all this guys videos. Great topics, awesome research, well spoken, respected opinions, quality content. One of the biggest problem i have with these kinda "youtubers" or content providers is they always seem to make the videos about themselves... like theyre to busy showing their face to show real clips or pictures. Like im not here to stare at you, im here for the subject you're supposed to be talking about. Dude does show himself but he does it in a tasteful way. I can respect that. Im happy to follow mans content.

  • @mneedum
    @mneedum Před 3 lety

    One of your best videos to date. Great to see the progression.

  • @mikecurattalo5469
    @mikecurattalo5469 Před 3 lety +3

    Hey Flemlo. I love the research and the honesty!!! You should be commended profusely!!! You have a future in this. I hope the world realises your talent and I love your passion!!! Stand up, and stay the man you are!!!! Lots of love coming back to you from the Italian man from queen’s!!! Always keep it real and impartial. Great job!! Love all your videos my man!!!

    • @mikecurattalo5469
      @mikecurattalo5469 Před 3 lety

      Sooo much potential!!! Soooo privileged !!! We all need to see ourselves. Color never matters!!!

  • @JustChillin2091
    @JustChillin2091 Před 3 lety +10

    I hope Johnny has success in this new league he’s playing in.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯

  • @JR-ii5de
    @JR-ii5de Před 3 lety

    First time watching one of your videos. This is really well done. Thanks for putting it together and keep up the great work

  • @bonatoNJ55
    @bonatoNJ55 Před 2 lety +1

    I like the way you think..... Your editing style is phenomenal, very addiciting without a second of boredom. Keep going, not that you weren't.. You have a talent for sure

  • @SvenDzahov
    @SvenDzahov Před 3 lety +10

    The video we have ALL been waiting on for years

  • @cgspeaks8401
    @cgspeaks8401 Před 3 lety +55

    “Rockstar lifestyle, might not make it.”

    • @Ayurveduh
      @Ayurveduh Před 3 lety +4

      @iiivmmi wasted... frfr

    • @mrsaysay111
      @mrsaysay111 Před 3 lety +4

      Might don’t*

    • @cgspeaks8401
      @cgspeaks8401 Před 3 lety +3

      @@mrsaysay111 chill fam😂, there’s two different songs and I’m young but others wouldn’t understand the Gucci Mane one.

    • @robertnewell4054
      @robertnewell4054 Před 3 lety +2

      “First Man takes the wine then the wine takes the Man”! Spanish proverb

    • @mrsaysay111
      @mrsaysay111 Před 3 lety +2

      @@cgspeaks8401 im 21 my guy im still a young nigga

  • @dr.lorismith445
    @dr.lorismith445 Před 3 lety

    Bro, I haven’t seen your videos for awhile, but I just wanted to tell you that I really love your well produced videos, AND I really love your hairdos.

  • @greenmountavenue4122
    @greenmountavenue4122 Před rokem

    Bro you have earned everything you have. You put in the work, hard work and dedication pays off. You are truly an inspiration others. Keep up the good work.

  • @raidernation7427
    @raidernation7427 Před 3 lety +11

    Johnny is what happens when u have immense talent & miniscule work ethics.

  • @Henry-ws6kn
    @Henry-ws6kn Před 3 lety +24

    I grew up watching Johnny Football, been a A&M fan my whole life, I remember saturday night, me running around the house screaming in his jersey because we had just beat bama. I loved this guy, and it's good to see he's doing better.

  • @robertheck6747
    @robertheck6747 Před 2 lety

    This is the first time on your Chanel. You do a good job of presenting the story. You have some good advice for someone in his position. I will watch more. Your a good guy.

  • @andrewvaccaro1302
    @andrewvaccaro1302 Před 3 lety

    Best docs on the channel! Very informative and engaging.

  • @fitfogey
    @fitfogey Před 3 lety +64

    Thumbnail says “quaterback” instead of “quarterback” hoss.

  • @dylanjohnson7408
    @dylanjohnson7408 Před 3 lety +48

    I’m sure Johnny has some stories😂

    • @dme1016
      @dme1016 Před 3 lety

      Shit, I got stories, some that would rock your brain. And I didn't play SEC & NFL football. I lived life.

    • @BUFFALO_cougar_slayer
      @BUFFALO_cougar_slayer Před 3 lety

      Doesn’t do him any good if he can’t remember them

    • @susanmaggiora4800
      @susanmaggiora4800 Před 3 lety

      D Me So, if even you got stories, imagine the ones he must have..🤔

    • @dme1016
      @dme1016 Před 3 lety

      @@susanmaggiora4800 I'm in my 60's. Trust me....I've got more 👍👍👍most of which will never be revealed.

  • @TheirOwnWords
    @TheirOwnWords Před 3 lety +1

    Another great vid bro! LOVE how you NEVER condemn anyone in your videos!!!
    Keep up the great work.
    Would of loved to hear what you thought about the fact that Johnny football was banned from talking to the press as all Freshmen are at A&M...the first time anyone heard this guy talk publicly was when he accepted the Heisman trophy! I have worked for ESPN since the late 90’s and worked around 15 Heisman shows...I was there the night he won.
    Keep up the great work

  • @MMAGamblingTips
    @MMAGamblingTips Před 3 lety +2

    Flemlo is the hardest working man on CZcams. Consistently dropping longform is gems!

  • @richardjones4109
    @richardjones4109 Před 3 lety +45

    Do a what happened to Blake Bortles

  • @johnmorrissey5105
    @johnmorrissey5105 Před 2 lety +6

    Being a huge Montreal Alouettes fan, I almost died of excitement when I had heard he was coming to my team. I went out and bought everything with his name on it; I have at least two or three home and away jerseys. Man, was I pumped. Then I saw him play , and after like the third game, I knew he wouldn't last very long, and he didn't. Too bad, he could have been another Doug Flutie up in Canada if he only put in the effort.

    • @caliindoor
      @caliindoor Před 2 lety

      damn. you just made me think about all the other John Morrisseys out there. smh. adds another layer to the onion.

    • @johnmorrissey5105
      @johnmorrissey5105 Před 2 lety

      @@caliindoor ??

  • @Ckom-Tunes
    @Ckom-Tunes Před 2 lety

    Dude, love the way you tell a story! You’ve got another subscriber!
    Keep talkin’!

  • @unotango
    @unotango Před 2 lety

    Flemlo! This young brother if gifted and clearly takes his work seriously enough to produce high quality content on a consistent basis. I can’t imagine that CZcams ( social media), will be the last stop for him. Despite the “ freedom” and real material benefits it provides.

  • @krisherdown
    @krisherdown Před 3 lety +56

    I do wonder exactly what he's going to do when he no longer has a football outlet. I'm not entirely convinced he'd be able to stay clean due to idle hands.

    • @julianbell9161
      @julianbell9161 Před 3 lety +8

      At this point you hope he either meets a nice girl who grounds him or he gets his shit together. Based off the quote from his dad, his family doesn’t seem like warmest or most supportive bunch.

    • @solascripturaPR1517
      @solascripturaPR1517 Před 2 lety +6

      You didn't pay enough attention to that quote,@@julianbell9161:
      His dad WAS supportive;
      but, in the case with many addicts,
      Johnny, Jr. kept pushing him away.
      A level headed gf wouldn't be any better, either:
      1. Johnny, Jr will very quickly and easily negatively influence her.
      2. Because of society, today, most any woman he finds will already be negatively influenced and a head case, anyway.

    • @MGAF688
      @MGAF688 Před 2 lety

      @@solascripturaPR1517 Manziel got where he did because of daddy's money and ESPN hype.

  • @kylorenkardashian79
    @kylorenkardashian79 Před 3 lety +3

    Flemlo bringing that HEAT! "Q the Wayne"

  • @cusematt23
    @cusematt23 Před 3 lety

    You should be on TV man, so much better/more thoughtful than 99% of the talking heads. Damn there is better content on CZcams these days than anything on TV. Thanks for all the vids!

  • @sleepytickle
    @sleepytickle Před 2 lety +1

    Great Video. Very good insight and commentary.