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Pluto: Browns Need to Make Wise Choices in Upcoming NFL Draft

Ideastream Public Media | By Michael Bratton,
Amanda Rabinowitz
Published March 11, 2016 at 3:55 PM EST
Manziel has faced controversy with the Browns since his signing in 2014.
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Manziel has faced controversy with the Browns since his signing in 2014.
Manziel has faced controversy with the Browns since his signing in 2014.
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Manziel has faced controversy with the Browns since his signing in 2014.

The Cleveland Brownshave announced that they’re waiving quarterback JohnnyManziel.

The Heisman Trophy winner has created nothing but controversy for himself since he was drafted by the team in 2014. Manzielmost recently made news for analleged fightwith his former girlfriend in Dallas, Texas.

WKSU commentator Terry Pluto compares the Browns picking of Manziel to putting water in a gas tank. He says it’s crucial now that the Browns make wise choices with their upcoming picks.

“Ya’ gotta’ clean the whole tank out, buy a new car, whatever. And you’re just behind. So they have to start making sure they make these first round picks count. It’s huge. It really is.”

Manziel’s waiver lasts until 4 p.m. Saturday and any team can choose to pick him up. If he’s not claimed, he becomes a free agent.

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Michael Bratton
Michael Bratton is a second-year student in Kent State's graduate program for public relations.
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Amanda Rabinowitz
Amanda Rabinowitz has been a reporter, host and producer at WKSU since 2007. Her days begin before the sun comes up as the local anchor for NPR’s Morning Edition, which airs on WKSU each weekday from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. In addition to providing local news and weather, she interviews the Plain Dealer’s Terry Pluto for a weekly commentary about Northeast Ohio’s sports scene.