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
