Manziel: I think Shedeur will do 'really well' in Cleveland

Former Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel predicts good things for Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland.

Manziel, who played for the Browns from 2014-15, threw his support behind Sanders on the latest episode of the "Glory Daze" podcast, saying he thinks the rookie could win Cleveland's starting quarterback job.

"He's getting an opportunity now in Cleveland with the quarterback situation that, honestly, he can come out of and win the job," Manziel said. "I think he'll do well. I really do. I think the kid works really hard. I think he loves the game of ball.

"When it comes down to it, if you have a guy like that, that loves the game, obviously growing up around it his whole life, I think he'll be successful."

Sanders, a fifth-round selection in this year's draft, is competing against Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel for the starting job. He's worked primarily as the fourth-string quarterback throughout organized team activities and minicamp, though Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees said earlier this month that the competition is wide open.