Combative Manziel setting tone early: 'I'm not here to be pushed over'

HAMILTON, ON - MAY 28: Johnny Manziel #2 of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats takes part in a preseason practice session at Ron Joyce Stadium on May 28, 2018 in Hamilton, Canada.
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Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Johnny Manziel had a solid performance in his CFL debut, but the former first-round pick of the NFL's Cleveland Browns has an important message for all future opponents after exchanging words with Toronto Argonauts players multiple times.

"I’m not here to be pushed over. You can come at me, 'cause my name's in the papers, because my name's on TV - you can come at me; I'm not backing down. I'm here for a reason; I'm here to play ball; I'm not gonna be treated like s---," Manziel said postgame, per Mike Rodak of ESPN.

Manziel finished his first taste of CFL game action going 9-for-11 for 80 yards without a touchdown or interception while backing up starter Jeremiah Masoli.

Related: Tiger-Cats' Manziel looks to be on track in CFL preseason debut

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