Should The AAF Court Johnny Manziel?

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Johnny Manziel’s comeback tour in the Canadian Football League is officially over. During the week, he was cut from the Montreal Alouettes because, “it was found that Manziel had contravened the agreement [his contract] which made him eligible to play in the league.”

The ban from the league means Manziel is free to chase other opportunities, one of which might be with the Alliance of American Football (AAF). Unofficially the new developmental league for the NFL, it could provide the former college star a path back to the big show.

AAF chairman Tom Dundon has already confirmed that the fledgling league has reached out to Manziel’s people. But would it be a good marriage if the two side came together? Manziel would surely increase ratings initially for the AAF, although if he doesn’t play well, those new viewers won’t stick around. And they shouldn’t.

This isn’t the first time the AAF has gone out of it’s way to try and attract big names, either. Before the start of the inaugural season it was reported that the league offered Colin Kaepernick $20 million to join. The embattled former 49ers starter said no, preferring to wait on the NFL. He’ll be waiting a long time after settling his collusion case for a rumored $80 million.