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.

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.)

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.

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

Milton clarified he did not call Manziel a bum.

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

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

Comments

Drew Edwards
Drew Edwards
Drew Edwards has covered the CFL for 10 seasons and is the founder and editor of 3DownNation. Beard in the photo not exactly as shown.

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR