Browns coach Mike Pettine says rookie QB Johnny Manziel had 'positive' first weekend with team

In this pool photo provided by the Cleveland Browns, quarterback Johnny Manziel talks with reporters after a workout at NFL football rookie minicamp at the team's facility in Berea, Ohio Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Cleveland Browns, John Reid, Pool) (The Associated Press)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) warms up before a rookie minicamp practice at the NFL football team's facility in Berea, Ohio Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) (The Associated Press)

CLEVELAND – Johnny Manziel passed his first weekend in the NFL without any problems. The rookie quarterback's next steps will be much more challenging and competitive.

Browns coach Mike Pettine said Manziel had a "positive" experience in Cleveland's rookie minicamp, which had limited media access as the team attempts to control the hype around the popular Texas A&M star.

Pettine praised Manziel's quick grasp of a new playbook, and said there were some expected "ragged" moments for QB and Cleveland's other draft picks and free agents during the workouts.

Pettine said other players immediately gravitated toward Manziel, who doesn't display a "diva-type personality."

Manziel will take part in organized team activities this week, when he will begin competing with Brian Hoyer for the starting job. Pettine said Hoyer, who is coming off knee surgery, may be allowed to take part in some simulated 11-on-11 drills.

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