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WR Antonio Brown, FA (11 Viewers)
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Grahamburn
Footballguy
I feel the same, but can't find a spot for him over Lockett, McLaurin, and MT. If MT sits out again, A) I may set fire to my computer, but B) I may start AB over DJM.
Wrigley
Footballguy
ATB
Footballguy
Huge difference: Chiefs weren't in need at his position. CEH had been arguably great as their lead back, regardless of his issues in the RZ. Chiefs were a complete team already who saw an opportunity to add some extra talent while also blocking other teams from doing so.
Conversely, the Bucs have not looked good when their receivers aren't healthy. Evans doesn't look 100% to me. Godwin obviously isn't. Their other options have not found chemistry with Brady. And their run-game isn't always clicking.
They actually desperately need AB. If he's even 75% of what he once was, he'll be the best player on their team and Brady will look to him on every single play.
ATB
Footballguy
ATB
Footballguy
Brady was visibly frustrated with his receivers against the Giants. They struggled to get much going in that game and ultimately won because Daniel Jones is a turnover machine.
There is no way the Bucs feel okay with their receiving corps sans AB.
ATB
Footballguy
He's obviously a luxury. He would be a luxury on any team in the league. I think the question is, however, whether he is a luxury to have as your top-weapon or a luxury to have in addition to your top weapons.
I think this scenario is closer to the former than the latter.
DropKick
Footballguy
I posted this in another thread but Ariens quote was intentionally vague - "He could play 10. He could play 35". How somebody reports that as "as little as 10 plays" kills me.
Seriously. I read that full quote as it was first reported and then have seen the “as little as 10 plays” a lot since. It sounds like whoever is interpreting it as that missed their chance to claim him or is facing him this week.
I know a lot of people are waiting for him to blow up but if you are invested in AB or just rooting for him I'd think you got to be pretty happy with how he's conducting himself the last few months but specifically since he was signed. No social media posts since the signing is a huge difference. If the way he conducted himself in his Zoom call with the media yesterday was conveyed in a written social media post no one would think AB wrote it. He was great, everything you'd want to hear and see from him. Might even make me a Tony Robbins believer, lol. Seriously though he seems to be in a great place mentally and physically.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
I am playing AB over J. Jefferson in one league.
I am playing AB over D. Johnson in another.
I am playing him like he's an upside WR #1.
I am playing AB over D. Johnson in another.
I am playing him like he's an upside WR #1.
I've got to think we will hear some info prior to the game on his playing time expectations. That said, in such a big game against NO, I'd think he plays enough snaps to make him a WR3/flex play at minimum.
Right now, leaning towards starting over M. Evans (who has Lattimore in his face).
Right now, leaning towards starting over M. Evans (who has Lattimore in his face).
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
I wouldn’t be surprised at all at something like 4-60-1
Don’t have him in a any leagues
Don’t have him in a any leagues
Teezee
Footballguy
Helaire-ious
Footballguy
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
I don't know how anyone would have confidence in starting Evans.....just with Godwin active. Let alone AB now active to take away targets (granted he probably snags snaps from Miller/etc......AB at 50% is better than that group).
I've seen it posted elsewhere, but in the 4 games Godwin's been in the lineup, Evans' #s:
1-2-1 (4 targets)
2-2-2 (4 targets)
1-10-0 (2 targets)
2-37-0 (2 targets)
That's pretty nice sample size there. Obviously the TD upside is present, but man 51 receiving yards in 4 games with all of 12 targets is rough.
I've seen it posted elsewhere, but in the 4 games Godwin's been in the lineup, Evans' #s:
1-2-1 (4 targets)
2-2-2 (4 targets)
1-10-0 (2 targets)
2-37-0 (2 targets)
That's pretty nice sample size there. Obviously the TD upside is present, but man 51 receiving yards in 4 games with all of 12 targets is rough.
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JoeSteeler
Footballguy
Will he take targets from Gronk?
Yeah the data is undeniable.
Could see Evans playing a full compliment of snaps and getting shutout.
Leaning AB over Evans unless there was some sideline reporting indicating he's playing very little.
floods
Footballguy
He has, and was targeted deep and under thrown by Brady. The issue is that TB has gone three and out every possession (or turned the ball over).
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
Yup. If Brady had been able to throw the ball far enough to hit Brown in stride, that would have been a TD to Brown.
floods
Footballguy
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
The guy is a physical specimen and a workout monster so this doesn't surprise me at all. It's everything between the ears that concerns me (and that's putting it lightly).
matttyl
Footballguy
The Frankman
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whole-show
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Antonio Brown was accused last month by the community in which he lives of destroying a security camera and throwing a bicycle at a security guard on Oct. 15, the Miami Herald reported Monday, citing a police report.
The Hollywood (Florida) Police decided they had probable cause to charge Brown with criminal mischief, a misdemeanor, but the president of the Hollywood Oaks homeowners association declined to press charges, the Herald reported. According to the report, the president, Sylvia Berman, told police she feared Brown "may retaliate against her employees."
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The Hollywood (Florida) Police decided they had probable cause to charge Brown with criminal mischief, a misdemeanor, but the president of the Hollywood Oaks homeowners association declined to press charges, the Herald reported. According to the report, the president, Sylvia Berman, told police she feared Brown "may retaliate against her employees."
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whole-show
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Bucs issue statement on AB incident
“We are aware of the reported incident involving Antonio Brown prior to his signing,” the Buccaneers said in a statement issued to PFT. “When Antonio joined us, we were clear about what we expected and required of him. Thus far, he has met all the expectations we have in place.”
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“We are aware of the reported incident involving Antonio Brown prior to his signing,” the Buccaneers said in a statement issued to PFT. “When Antonio joined us, we were clear about what we expected and required of him. Thus far, he has met all the expectations we have in place.”
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Bucs statement saying "prior to his signing" was good to hear if you are invested in AB, this seems minor, no charges file and he took care of the situation.
But I'd still be a little worried, I know I am, because the NFL already saying they did not know about this prior to reinstating him and it's also a possible parole violation.
But I'd still be a little worried, I know I am, because the NFL already saying they did not know about this prior to reinstating him and it's also a possible parole violation.
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
Also a pretty good indication that he doesn’t have his issues under control. If he’s living with Brady, maybe he’s able to control himself, but I would say this doesn’t bode well for him.
The Frankman
Footballguy
It bodes terribly for him because the eyes of the NFL will be on him even more. This guy seemingly can't help himself, and that statement by his spokeswoman... OOF.
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