Manziel says he wants ‘fair deal’ will sell jerseys and tickets

Quarterback Johnny Manziel says he and his representatives have asked the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for a “fair deal” and that he’ll sell more jerseys and tickets than the value of his contract.

Manziel used Twitter on Wednesday to refute a TSN report that there is a significant gap between his contract demands and what the Ticats, who own his negotiation list rights, are offering.

Nahhh. https://t.co/5sGBHXzaR3

— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) January 31, 2018

TSN responded looking for a clarification and Manziel got back to them on Thursday, though some of them have since been deleted.

https://twitter.com/JManziel2/status/959136249033494528

A Hamilton fan got involved in the conversation and Manziel responded to him as well.

https://twitter.com/JManziel2/status/959137354261901312

Manziel, whose agent hinted that he was looking for a contract similar to what former starter Zach Collaros earned last season – in excess of $500,000 – says he’s looking for a “fair deal” (whatever that means.)

We asked for a “fair deal” that’s it…

— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) February 1, 2018

The fan made reference to what rookies in the CFL earn – TSN reported the Ticats have offered $150,000 per season, plus incentives – but Manziel says he has the ability to generate additional revenue for the club.

https://twitter.com/JManziel2/status/959140425637486597

Manziel does not appear to be winning this particular fan over…

https://twitter.com/JManziel2/status/959146824966668288

The fan got in the last word, and it was a good one.

Not sure I have read a fact yet, speculation on your part maybe, however FACTS, they are not! At least you're embracing the Canadian culture by apologizing.

— Action 25 (@25kjackson) February 1, 2018

Then former Eskimos and current Riders Canadian running back Aaron Milton responded to Manziel.

So I’m just a bum that brings nothing to the table? People suddenly forget how to play football after some time? All goodie we’ll see how things play out

— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) February 1, 2018

Milton clarified he did not call Manziel a bum.

https://twitter.com/AMilt10/status/959166843201126400

https://twitter.com/AMilt10/status/959168423614992384