Johnny Manziel says CFL a “great league,” gets chirped by Duron

Johnny Manziel says he thinks the CFL is a “great league” and has already engaged in a certain right of passage in Canadian football these days: getting chirped by Duron Carter.

On Tuesday morning the Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver responded to a Tweet Manziel posted over the weekend and seemed to take the controversial quarterback to task for his approach.

Man ain't nobody gon feel sorry for you until you throwing TDs!!! CFL is ready and waiting!!! What cha scared of??? https://t.co/nifPSCIdaF

— Duron Carter (@DC_CHILLIN_8) February 20, 2018

In a recent interview, Manziel revealed he’s been diagnosed as bipolar as well as dealing with substance abuse issues. His initial Tweet seemed more in tune with that narrative than the football one, something he seemed to address in his response to Carter.

Ain’t looking for no sympathy just trying to speak my truth. Had a nice lil talk with your pops the other day wish you nothin but the best. If that’s the path I choose TRUST ME I’m gunna let if fly https://t.co/2YJnAnm6Mx

— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) February 20, 2018

He followed up with another Tweet.

I think it’s great league there’s no denying that.

— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) February 20, 2018

Manziel hasn’t said much about the CFL on social media or in the recent round of interviews designed to help rehabilitate his reputation. Manziel said last week that he’d be taking his talents to The Spring League, an exhibition showcase of (unpaid) players looking for an opportunity in pro football.

Manziel is clearly hoping for another NFL shot but Carter wants to see Manziel in the CFL… in part so he can utilize the defensive back skills that saw him pick off Calgary’s Bo Levi Mitchell last season.

👀👀👀👀👀👀

— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) February 20, 2018

Welcome to the CFL, Johnny. And yes, Duron does this with everyone.