5 Reasons Why The Denver Broncos Should Sign QB Johnny Manziel

Johnny Manziel was released by the Cleveland Browns earlier this offseason and the market has been very slow for him. The only team that has been openly interested in him is the Denver Broncos. Gary Kubiak has met with Manziel to discuss his fit with the team, although no contract talks have developed at this point in time.

Denver is currently working with what could end up being a crisis at the quarterback position.

Peyton Manning chose to retire from an amazing career after leading his team to a Super Bowl win. Brock Osweiler was expected to be the long-term answer for the Broncos, but he chose to sign with the Houston Texans in free agency. Losing those two quarterbacks has left the Broncos in a troubling situation.

Mark Sanchez was acquired in a trade this offseason and at this point in time appears to be the No. 1 quarterback on the depth chart. That is a major problem in and of itself and the Broncos have to go out and make a move.

Manziel is not going to be demanding a high priced contract this offseason. There is a good chance that he could be had for a near minimum deal. Denver won't have to break the bank to get the troubled quarterback, but the reward could be amazing for them if Manziel gets his head on straight.

All of that being said, what five reasons can be given to prove that the Broncos should sign Manziel?

Johnny Manziel Is Still Young Enough to Be Salvaged

Even though the problems that Manziel has had have been well documented, there is still plenty of time to salvage his career. He is just 23-years-old, which is a big part of his problems. Manziel is still young and wants to live a party lifestyle, but he will snap out of that as he realizes that he can't afford to continue down the path that he has been on.

Obvious Improvement During the 2015 Season

After seeing the embarrassing performances that Manziel put up in his rookie season, it was obvious that he had made improvements last year. He ended the season completing 57.8 percent of his pass attempts for 1,500 yards, seven touchdowns and five interceptions. Those numbers may not be terribly impressive, but they are much improved from his rookie season.

There Isn't Much Else They Can Do

Quite simply, the Broncos don't have many options left at the quarterback position. They could choose to draft a quarterback in one of the earlier rounds, but they may want to go a different direction with their picks. Manziel would give Sanchez a run for his money and there is no question that the price tag that Manziel would require would be well worth the potential reward.

No Risk, No Reward

Taking risks and gaining rewards has been talked about a lot so far, but it is a legitimate truth. Denver will have to take a risk if they want to be a serious contender in the AFC this season. Manziel may be a risk, but he has the potential to be a franchise quarterback and perhaps a change of scenery to the Broncos could do the trick.

Mark Sanchez Is Not the Answer

There is always a chance that Mark Sanchez has figured everything out and will come out as a dominant starting quarterback for the Broncos in 2016. While there is a very tiny chance of that being the case, everyone knows that Sanchez will not end up being that guy for Denver. Manziel may not end up being a star for the Broncos, but he has a much better chance of keeping them as a playoff contender than Sanchez would.

Overall, the Broncos have to figure out a way to bring in a more talented quarterback. Manziel is the best available on the free agency market. He may come with a lot of baggage, but it would be well worth it for Denver to give him a second chance.


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