Joe Thomas: Johnny Manziel couldn’t commit to the NFL

Joe Thomas highlights what went wrong during Johnny Manziel’s time with the Cleveland Browns and shares a story of when he had to introduce himself to the Brown’s fifth-string QB during a regular season game.
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[@MrLathor]

Meeting your quarterback for the first time in the huddle during a game is the most Browns thing ever. 😂

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

Facts. Comedy.

[@OmniscientVirtuosity]

Lathan Starnes Tyler Cherubini should be a browns quarterback. “Coach I can get it done” I know you can, Not Now

[@haydenknapp8521]

This just happened a few months ago

[@MultiKushie]

Baker did it in his playoff game 💁🏾‍♂️💁🏾‍♂️💁🏾‍♂️

[@overseerMiller]

Hey guys what’s up? Oh by the way I’m the QB of the team it’s nice to meet y’all I know we’re in the huddle but I figured it’s a good time to introduce myself and for y’all to get to know me.”

[@MrGameplayMakerHD]

Graham is a wonderful example of sports journalism at its prime. He dosent interrupt the person he is interviewing, he lets them talk, and doesn't try and craft his own agenda. Wonderful stuff Graham!

[@johnperrigo6474]

I agree. Good observation. Unfortunately, I believe he's the exception.

[@kelkyturner9418]

yep

[@UmarAli00]

I agree

[@avalsonline2]

lets say the person you are interviewing is clearly lying. do you expect the journalist to stay silent?

[@jokerofmorocco]

@@avalsonline2 What a smart journalist does is let them finish then ask more challenging questions to try to find inconsistencies

[@GrassValleyGreg]

The Broncos were OBSESSED with landing Joe Thomas, especially after Peyton Manning signed. Thomas never budged. Dude is a legend.

[@xanzibar5374]

The man's biggest virtue was loyalty. He never wanted to leave Cleveland under any circumstances. Any other player would give everything to play for Peyton. Thomas deserved a ring, even just one playoff game. Still, the man loved Cleveland and stuck to his team. That's loyalty.

[@choppacal4899]

"I'm your left tackle, he proceeded to get sacked on the next play" that was hilarious

[@romerobryan83]

He fumbled too lolol

[@CD-zg4tj]

Joe Thomas is a GREAT player man. I believe what he's saying 100%.

[@MattMlcc]

first ballot hof

[@maxjasmine]

Wisconsin!!

[@supanova4126]

He seems like such a down to earth and humble person. Too bad his talent was wasted in the NFL Chernobyl.

[@Brian_yeah_that_brian_Strang]

Right well spoken with knowledge of the game

[@bigpapi6688]

Just because he never won a ring doesn’t mean it was “wasted”. He’s a sure fire hall of hamer and one of the absolute best linemen ever

[@skippythealien9627]

@@bigpapi6688 it sucks that unarguably one of the greatest lineman in the history of the fucking sport never came close to the playoffs. Such a damn shame. the guy was a beast

[@marcuslong9761]

Exact same read i got. Completely balanced, yet an absolute warrior on the field. HOF through and through.

[@Kyle899]

“Going out for drinks with friends” that’s one way to describe Manziel.

[@markdp1983]

friends and another 25 hangers-on..

[@jamesteegardner2273]

Drinks and another 25 drugs...

[@chesscomsupport8689]

@@jamesteegardner2273 Or 25 hookers

[@DirtySouthSideEnt]

2:25 "We were out of the playoffs" says it so casual as if the browns have made it to the playoffs in the last decade 😂. I love Joe. The best. Underrated.

[@rainbroanderson9413]

He has an interview where he says "So it's week three, we've already been eliminated from playoff contention..."

[@deadarmd]

DirtySouthSideEnt playing for the Browns has to just mentally change competitive athletes

[@cappzap]

10600 consecutive snaps (most in history) as of his tricep injury last week :(

[@fussballmeister301]

You're still a bitch

[@drewerving7428]

How is he underrated?

[@thehaloguy117]

Everyone wishes they had Joe on their team. This is why sports are so great, so many characters like this guy

[@SuperGosh1234]

Bet Joe wished he had Brady lol

[@kevinlee7916]

He is a generational tackle the best I have seen play at his consistency. He should go into broadcasting or acting after he retires

[@matthewleos71]

I’m genuinely wondering how you hear “NFL left tackle”and think “yeah he can be an actor”

[@yolothatrolo3577]

@@matthewleos71 that not what he meant fuckface, and he does do broadcast on nfl network so gfy

[@ryang8710]

Bro why would an nfl tackle become an actor, that’s so random.

[@trashpanda314]

I have a lot of respect for Joe Thomas. He was a consummate professional for his entire career. Highly intelligent dude.

[@ericalbertson6621]

Josh Johnson has played for almost half of the nfl teams that’s amazing 😂

[@camerondodge3633]

Graham you're the fucking man. You should try to get an interview with tiger!

[@kellengonda1863]

hes probabaly the realest player in the nfl

[@drewerving7428]

no.

[@tylito4764]

Marshawn

[@codeysnow2980]

Pat McAfee

[@derekroberts5931]

@@codeysnow2980 Dak Prescott

[@codeysnow2980]

@@derekroberts5931 watch The Pat McAfee Show 2.0 and he'll change your mind

[@coffeenow2382]

The first 58 seconds illustrates why Tom Brady has the rings, and why the QB musical chairs continues for the Browns..😭

[@jasonyoung3070]

I just love Joe Thomas he's the best dude were so lucky in Cleveland to have Joe as our left tackle for so long

[@scottfulps2065]

Graham is absolutely the finest interviewer ever. Period. People open up to him unlike any other. He is trustworthy, pure, true. He’s the good stuff.

[@beastunleashed8839]

Its crazy how lean he is now compared to when he did this interview..Great OT..future HOF

[@MDJ-wb1pn]

Graham might just be the best interviewer I have seen in years. He actually lets the person speak and he asks good question. Keeps it simple.

[@StraightTruckinSnowman]

Joe Thomas was a great lineman would've liked to see him play for a contender before he retired class act across the board.

[@tylerhale8970]

😂😂😂"hey I'm Joe Thomas your left tackle"

[@theoschommer3530]

I respect the hell out of Joe Thomas

[@Augfordpdoggie]

Great interview as always Graham, you really ask great, no softball, questions

[@Fishin480]

Damn that’s some professional insight right there.

[@ijnhespam5918]

Joe Thomas was the best player on his team for his whole career. HOF for sure. Wish he’d got to play for a winner. His career would have lasted longer

[@derrickket5625]

His talent was completely wasted for the Browns. Sad. Joe Thomas, not Manziel.

[@DenOndeMister]

His talent was completely wasted for him.

[@lskiller1903]

Johnny Sideline, simply couldn't cut it in pro ball.

[@derrickket5625]

Sankt Erik I’m talking about Joe Thomas, not Manziel.

[@determineddad7935]

Sad but the man got paid and left on his terms. Future HOF for sure 👍

[@yutaman3470]

Thank you. Much love from Saitama, Japan!

[@matthewchow4991]

yuuori

[@yutaman3470]

マット

[@mcgruff157]

ゆうおり japanese people disgust me

[@yutaman3470]

Martti Tanner ok

[@csb772]

If my best friends were booze and cocaine I wouldn't commit either.

[@longgrayline8055]

Joe Thomas is one awesome guy. Great personality.

[@technestudio]

His ad-libbing made everyone love him. Without his spontaneity I doubt that as many people would have watched.

[@Matt-yz3iq]

I remember this guy went top 10 and went fishing instead of attending draft. Humble good guy.

[@starcenter323]

I wish Joe would go somewhere good. I'm a huge Browns fan and just seeing how loyal he is and that he wants to stay here is mildly heart breaking. It may be ironic, but as a Browns fan I feel like he has given us so much that I want to see him get a ring and I know that will never happen during his playing career while he is playing here.

[@Jared-nu2tz]

starcenter323 same. I want him to get traded to a contender

[@joe3times503]

as a lions fan, i can relate. its why barry and calvin quit.

[@marquintengordon490]

bring joe to the saints

[@ecwfaithful]

As a Raiders fan, it's the same to an extent with Seabass

[@ewq123ify]

as a steelers fan even i can tell they wasted his career

[@JGtheDOG]

at like 1:10 look at the size difference between Joe and Graham. Good lord Joe is just a large human

[@djsting]

Joe Thomas will forever be my favorite Cleveland Brown.

[@SensitiveHomie310]

Joe is such a great player, he deserves better than the browns. wish he could have an opportunity to win a chip before he retires. #FirstBallot

[@Anthony-um9lu]

Joe thomas what an awesome dude

[@chrisd6736]

Josh Johnson. NFL LEGEND!

[@scottdavidson7001]

He will be a first ballot Hall of Famer.

[@polite_as_fuck]

Say what you will about the Browns and their woes, but that story of introducing himself to the QB in the huddle is hilarious. Although, admittedly, it’s probably easier to say as a non-Browns fan.

[@bigal7561]

Thomas is a brilliant guy. What insight. Very cool to listen to him

[@emmanuelmoses7249]

Dope, Josh Johnson is still in the league today 😂

[@fobbitoperator3620]

JT is ever the pragmatist. This video is "JT philosophy 101." What a class act!

[@justinblenheim7483]

One of the greatest and most consistent offensive lineman to play

[@tristanthomas7974]

Joe is a wonderful man

[@craigflick927]

Are you listening kirk ????? COMMITMENT, TIME....!!!!!!!!

[@kalbakhmigha]

Trent Williams can say the same thing about Josh Johnson from the Niners-Eagles NFC Championship game in 2023.

[@jasoneverett]

The size difference between those two! XD

[@ThroughKinAndClan]

He's got that midwest nice personality. Great guy

[@robdobson5056]

What a great guy

[@toddrichardson8595]

One of the best Left Tackles ever to play the Game..

[@RAMS4L1FE]

Playing football takes so much preparation, kudos to all those players that sacrifice time with family to prepare and give the fans their all

[@Idonthavetimeforthis276]

This man knows so much about the game. His NFL intelligence is awesome

[@edvenuto9614]

Joe Thomas has played so many games . he really never missed any game his whole season. Great career hall of fame in canton ohio one day

[@Jaccobtw]

Best Tackle of all time #handsdown

[@equinn2434]

He would be a PERFECT Patriot!

[@modetallah]

Never gonna happen.

[@karlbudde5906]

modetallah still doesn't change the fact that he'd make a fantastic patriot. dude deserves a ring

[@Victor15P]

What a dumb fucking thing to say

[@gregoropesa5028]

If he's perfect on the Browns he'd be perfect on any team

[@youeverjustbreathetoflexon8843]

LOSER in a winning culture?

[@barringtonmorris90]

One of the greatest LT ever. Top 5.

[@chriscontact5857]

I wish Jamarcus Russell could have had that commitment.

[@cliffordlevy3918]

He had commitment.... he had great commitment to eating food. One of the greats.

[@Sticktothemodels]

Man was throwing 80 yards on one-knee 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@dakrom7599]

Real Brethem doesn’t matter when he can’t throw 20 accurately

[@chriscontact5857]

@@cliffordlevy3918 he had great commitment to codeine cough syrup

[@carlosriverajr5604]

40s-60s of commitment style. Hard work!

[@technestudio]

Manziel broke the tape-watching system and was thrown right back into it. That is why he failed.

[@LTDANMAN44]

Joe Thomas was the greatest thing to happen to the browns in 20 years

[@michaelautrey6641]

first time i have ever heard someone explain some of the difficulties of playing line.its tough blocking for multiple quarterbacks,tough blocking for quarterbacks that move around a lot in the backfield and particularly tough to block in a system that uses two quarterbacks.its a big reason why 2 qb offenses never seem to work so well.

[@LL3Jay]

Joe Thomas is such a real one

[@c956rubber]

Damn Johnny had it all...once in a lifetine deal & he would rather party, but hey YOLO right.

[@raider8sox]

I feel bad for joe Thomas 😔

[@tylito4764]

Graham going for that mel kiper hair

[@benhaney5843]

Introducing yourself in the huddle to your 5th string qb. Such a Browns story.

[@bradlitt7489]

You gotta love the grind...joe does

[@Kp08og]

Still can’t believe Cleveland wasted this guys entire career.

[@gthotshot]

How can you not like Joe Thomas?

[@ryanj7517]

First thing he says, “Uh huh” speaks volumes. He answered very graciously. He could of just thrown tons of insults and chose not to pick low hanging fruit.

[@technestudio]

Also, every Aggie knew about Manziel's abilities before they ever hit the field. That's why they gave everything they had.

[@citylove927]

Gotta love Joe

[@JVCKPOT]

People think Johnny is a bad dude. He's an awesome guy that has issues but he's not a terrible person

[@jaycarter5455]

JVCKPOT good or bad, to blow an opportunity like he did was stupid...

[@Bones12x2]

JVCKPOT You must be an Aggie. Manziel may not be a bad guy in the same way a murderer is a bad guy, but actually compared to normal people, he's a spoiled selfish prick. Always has been, but it's his families fault, he was raised that way. His family is from my neck of the woods and it was not a surprise that he couldn't handle fame.

[@obamapower1]

JVCKPOT he busted a girls eardrum

[@thomasjust2663]

His personal charisma is in a way a course it seems, everyone wants to hang out with him

[@unclewreckum4977]

JVCKPOT you obviously do not actually know him 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@alexk1682]

Seems like a great guy

[@RoseCityRebel]

Bills fan who loves Joe Thomas here

[@douglasjarnagan3835]

It's sad that offensive lineman aren't given a higher profile. Sounds like those guys have one of the hardest jobs in the league.

[@Panthersigma]

The O Line is why all those RBs and QBs get all that attention, Jerome Bettis was known to regularly give his O Line Rolex watches and 5 star dinners

[@willlisto1105]

Josh Johnson wow. That dudes still playing he beat my bengals this year hahaha

[@GG-lr3gv]

This is an honorable man.

[@JVTrickypants]

JT is such a legend....

[@kathykolcun6791]

Joe was so good

[@KevinCummingsFitness]

Manziel is a child. Nothing more.

[@nicholaswoods4055]

FU

[@mruegge]

2:56 this is the most browns moment ever

[@rexgamewell]

Joe Thomas has that "classic white boy" hair cut.

[@technestudio]

Look: Manziel was always an ad - libber

[@TJAMES19831]

I wonder how NFL personnel and players cope with sleep deprivation? If a Quaterback is there from 6am to 11pm there is no way he would get his 8 hours and I always though sleep is vital to an athlete's performance?

[@mitchcumstein4521]

LEGEND

[@rileythewolf8960]

His career in of itself puts him in the top 10 of Olinemen in history.

[@henrymccomments]

Johnny football wasn’t hungry He came from wealth Making it to the league was all he needed

[@flagshipbuilds]

All well said.

[@jodythomas4324]

Joe Thomas is the #1 guy of the last era who I wish could’ve gotten one or at least had a better shot with another team. But he was loyal to Cleveland. I don’t care who the QB is, and the browns won a SB during Joe’s years, he would’ve been the first guy they made a statue out of lol

[@fitzduck]

Go browns

[@Victor15P]

Love Peace Happiness Mann your team ain't any better

[@znhait]

I'd say Manziel needed more commitment than most quarterbacks of his built. His failure in the NFL is that he couldn't out-athlete linebackers or safeties. He needed to become a real quarterback, and he probably wasn't willing to put in the time to strengthen the cerebral part of his game to make up for the deficiencies in physical ability.

[@user-hh5rn4jz6o]

Probably?

[@PhuryousOne]

There's only 32 full-time NFL quarterbacks in the world. Fuck yeah, that is a serious ass position to hold.

[@MarkLightGroup]

Joe Thomas is one of the "nicest badasses" to ever play in the NFL and this is about as back-handed as it gets. If you can't see this is Thomas' way of saying Manziel was a complete loser while making it appear he was complimenting the guy, then JT will never make the HOF

[@harrydouglas9617]

Man I'm so sad Manziel never made it big in the NFL

[@Shinobi33]

There should be clauses in contracts that force QBs to do all this or else they dont get paid that week.

[@sdsumiguel5937]

Jamarcus Russell was the last player to arrive and the first player to leave.

[@user-hh5rn4jz6o]

He made manziel look like Brady

[@eddixon2015]

Has Joe Thomas ever said a bad word about anybody?

[@sofiarune3124]

He should be on the next NFL Roundtable

[@technestudio]

I personally played at Tivy. I know you have to go over the coaches head. Yes, there needs to be a play for everyone else ; however, when you have a quarterback like Manziel, you have to let him shine in his own way. That is something the Browns never did.