Johnny Manziel may have impressed enough people to be an early selection in the 2014 NFL Draft, but he doesn't have a fan in former Dallas Cowboys coach Barry Switzer at least where his personality is concerned as Switzer called the former Heisman Trophy winner an "arrogant little pr---.'
According to Sports Illustrated, Switzer appeared on The Morning After show on CBS Sports Radio in St. Louis, and while he believes that Manziel is talented he doesn't like the young signal caller's attitude.
"I don't like Johnny Manziel's antics. I think he's an arrogant little pr-," Switzer said on the program, according to a tweet by Tim McKernan, one of the show's hosts.
Switzer, 76, who won three National Championships with Oklahoma and Super Bowl XXX with the Cowboys, was harsh on the former Texas A&M quarterback's attitude, but also admitted that he is very talented at the position.
Switzer told the show's hosts that Manziel is "the most dominant college football quarterback I've seen in a long time" and that he's never seen a college quarterback do what Manziel can.
Barry Switzer: "I've compared Manziel to Michael Jordan and Oscar Robertson. He takes over a game like those guys did." — Tim McKernan (@tmckernan) February 26, 2014
Manziel, 21, has come under fire for his confident attitude that some perceive as cocky and for his demonstrative behavior on the field, but he had a solid two years with the Aggies, throwing for 63 touchdowns and 22 interceptions. Switzer said that the St. Louis Rams should draft 'Johnny Football' with the No.2 overall pick if he's still on available.
Manziel led Texas A&M to an 11-4 record in his freshman year and a 9-4 record as a sophomore.
Switzer also offered his insight on Michael Sam and said that he'd "rather have a gay guy with game than a straight guy with no game."
He also spoke about whether or not he or other NFL minds would draft a gay player to the NFL
"There are owners out there who would draft Charles Manson if he could run a 4.2 40," the former Cowboys owner quipped.
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