Johnny Manziel Starting? Drake Does Johnny Football 'Money Sign' In Support Over Brian Hoyer [VIDEO]

Drake has a reputation in the sports world for being a bit of a frontrunner, and there's no story in football gaining more traction this week than Johnny Football.

An interview from TMZ Sports crossed paths with Drake as he was entering his vehicle Monday, and asked the Grammy award-winning rapper if he thought the Cleveland Browns rookie should start on Sunday. Drake responded in the most appropriate way imaginable: by recreating Johnny Football's famous money sign.

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A former Heisman winner and popular figure while at Texas A&M, Manziel was drafted in the first round last spring by the Cleveland Browns. However, publicity around the polarizing figure died down for a number of months as Manziel sat solidly behind Brian Hoyer on the Browns depth chart.

That all changed last Sunday, when a putrid, three-interception performance from Hoyer led to a benching mid-game. Manziel responded to his first major opportunity of the year by completing 5 of 8 passes and rushing for a touchdown.

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His solid contributions have sparked a debate in Cleveland about which quarterback is better suited to start next Sunday vs. Indianapolis. Coach Mike Pettine said he plans to name a starter on Wednesday.

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