ESPN reported a source said Johnny Manziel was sincere with his plans to get sober starting with a July 1, date decided by the former Browns quarterback himself The former Cleveland Browns player had hoped to play in the NFL in the coming season but has told people he understands 2017 might be more realistic Last week, Manziel's father, Paul raised the level of concern for his son after telling ESPN's Josina Anderson that Manziel is a "druggie" and that a stint in jail might save his life