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I can make that call because Jeff Garcia wasn't a major threat on the ground for the majority of his NFL career. Blame it on the era or his age, but he was never as dynamic a runner in the NFL than Manziel is right now. The Garcia comparison falls short in that regard, it's not nearly as perfect as you're claiming.
I'll agree Manziel needs to keep improving his game from the pocket, that's obviously going to be critical in his development as a pro. I'm not expecting him to have the same immediate success Wilson did, but if we can get even 75% of what Wilson gave the Seahawks as a rookie this team will still compete for the final playoff spot.
That's going to come with the territory when you start your NFL career at 30.
Jeff Garcia with slightly more carries is still a pretty good comparison, in and outside the pocket there are almost uncanny similarities and struggles.
He's going to need to be more than 75% of Wilson, because he's not surrounded by the great defense and running game that can protect him. He may never be surrounded by that, so counting on him to be protected to shield his weaknesses isn't the strategy I'd like to see taken.