Johnny Manziel names surprising quarterback as NFL's 'GOAT'

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Johnny Manziel has added a surprising name to the GOAT conversation.

The list of candidates among many NFL fans isn't very long, and it's a good assumption that most would give that nod to Tom Brady, given his seven Super Bowls and numerous records.

Patrick Mahomes' three titles at the age of 28 combined with his raw talent puts him on the list, along with maybe Joe Montana.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel throws a pass during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (James Allison/Icon Sportswire)

Those are the usual three suspects in the typical argument, but Manziel, who some consider the GOAT of college football, went way outside the box when asked about the best QBs ever Wednesday. 

"The GOAT in my eyes is probably still, man, I have a different opinion, I love Michael Vick," he told FanDuel TV's "Run It Back."

Vick was the first quarterback to run for 1,000 yards in a single season, forever changing the game and how the position is played.

"That was just the running style," Maziel added. "Mahomes is well on his way, but you gotta win six, seven Super Bowls to beat Brady."

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick stands on the field before a game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park Oct. 13, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

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After being selected first overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2001 NFL Draft, Vick was living up to the hype, making three Pro