I don't remember much that questioned his character. I remember he got a lot of criticism for naivete and for being catfished / a dupe, but not a lot of criticism for his character.

I'm not saying it didn't happen (I'm sure it did), but I don't recall it being a widespread thing.

...according to some) for purposes of self-promotion was a belief widely held among most of the friends I made growing up in Florida.

fan thought he was not a victim but instead a perp who thought up the whole thing as part of an attempt to get the sympathy vote for the Heisman. They questioned his character a lot.

I didn't and still don't see very much of it. Maybe it's because of where we each live.

Manti has been injured quite a lot over the years and is now a free agent. Maybe he has one more season. He also has a degree from Notre Dame and about a million people who would hire him.

Manziel needs to start practicing his skills at the fry cooker.

He won't have to worry about getting a real job unless his family cracks down on his funds. Also, 7.7M can go a long way with the correct planning. Not sure he has that, though.