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These don’t look anything like the illegible texts he sent his former trainerQuite the swing in the last hour
These don’t look anything like the illegible texts he sent his former trainerQuite the swing in the last hour
He has the right to remain silent....but not the ability.Quite the swing in the last hour
Props to channeling the judge from My Cousin Vinny.This is a lucid, well thought-out, intelligent and coherent post. As someone that has followed AB's tweets I find it hard to believe that he composed this one.
A Ron White reference on an AB thread. Man, I love fantasy football!!!He has the right to remain silent....but not the ability.
I think AB has burnt every bridge to reentry in the NFL.Anyone else still carrying him on a roster? Ive been fortunate to be able to waste the slot to this point but each week I think I should cut bait for a TE 2.
I sabotage cut him after he was released from the Patriots.Anyone else still carrying him on a roster? Ive been fortunate to be able to waste the slot to this point but each week I think I should cut bait for a TE 2.
I hope he's just a jerk because I hate his guts.I have enjoyed making fun of this whole crazy string of events but I genuinely hope his behavior isn't due to some sort of disorder. While the whole string of events have been craziness I hope he can live a long and healthy life.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, free agent WR Antonio Brown is not expected to play again this season.
Brown is slated to meet with league officials Thursday to address sexual misconduct allegations made by two accusers. Even if a team signs him (the Seahawks reportedly had interest prior to claiming Josh Gordon off waivers), Brown would likely be placed on the Commissioner's Exempt list until the NFL concludes its investigation, which may not wrap up until after the season. Further complicating matters, Brown has not turned over all evidence related to his case. Between the investigation, his ongoing lawsuit and Brown's pending grievances against both the Patriots and Raiders, AB has a lot to sort out before he gets back on the gridiron.
SOURCE: ESPN.com
Nov 10, 2019, 10:52 AM ET
Antonio Brown's Twitter postAntonio Brown apologized to Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Twitter.
The full apology can be read in the link below. It's obviously a last-ditch effort on Brown's (or, more likely, his social media intern's) part to clear the air while the league debates his pending suspension behind closed doors. Brown is still facing numerous allegations of sexual misconduct and, per Adam Schefter, is not expected to play again this season. We don't expect a team to take a chance on him next year, either.
Tom Brady would like a word with you.I would suggest there is a 1 in 1,000 chance that AB, NE, and the league come to an agreement to allow Brown to come back and finish the season with the Patriots. Brown has already missed 8 games this year, which is essentially the same punishment as a half year suspension. NE will probably end up having to pay him anyway and there is still 11 days left for Brown to get on a team and be playoff eligible (if my memory on roster requirements is right). To reiterate, no other player has been suspended for a civil suit or for actions that were not reported to and investigated by law enforcement before. None of that will change that AB is out of his mind, but IMO NE would take him back if Kraft is up for it. It's very unlikely, but I am not sure it can be totally ruled out as a possible (but extremely unlikely) outcome.
Tom Brady got suspended for an on-field incident not a personal conduct issue away from the game of football. Not even remotely similar.Tom Brady would like a word with you.
Conspiring with equipment guys to cheat by deflating footballs is hardly an on-field incident. Sounds a whole lot more like personal conduct to me.Tom Brady got suspended for an on-field incident not a personal conduct issue away from the game of football. Not even remotely similar.
Except it's not. The rules for proper football inflation are contained in the league game day operations manual and not meeting those requirements are considered a game day equipment violation. No matter how you slice it, the whole Deflatgate fiasco was based on actual football. The AB mess has nothing at all to do with football (potential inappropriate sexual conduct, lack of payment of debts, threatening text messages, throwing furniture off a building, etc.).Conspiring with equipment guys to cheat by deflating footballs is hardly an on-field incident. Sounds a whole lot more like personal conduct to me.
Earlier you stated Brady was suspended for an "on-field incident", which is clearly not the case. Brady was suspended for a bunch of phone calls and texts. Those obviously took place away from the field.Except it's not. The rules for proper football inflation are contained in the league game day operations manual and not meeting those requirements are considered a game day equipment violation. No matter how you slice it, the whole Deflatgate fiasco was based on actual football. The AB mess has nothing at all to do with football (potential inappropriate sexual conduct, lack of payment of debts, threatening text messages, throwing furniture off a building, etc.).
Huh? Brady got suspended because the footballs were tested and found to be improperly inflated during the AFCC game against the Colts. That directly had to do with football. Brady did not get suspended for inappropriate player contact or criminal / legal reasons, which is what AB is going through. Sure, players have been suspended for on field issues, helmet to helmet hits, PED's, drug possession, failed drug tests, etc. before. That wasn't the point.Earlier you stated Brady was suspended for an "on-field incident", which is clearly not the case. Brady was suspended for a bunch of phone calls and texts. Those obviously took place away from the field.
Those semantics notwithstanding, your assertion that nobody gets suspended without a police investigation is surely incorrect. Brady is just one example. If I cared enough to go digging I'm sure I could find others.
I know there's a deadline of 10 days or something like that for Gronk to sign if he plays this year, is that the same window for someone like AB? Is there a time frame that he needs to be on a roster for in order to play this year?Patriots have “kicked the tires” on AB. Says there have been discussions about the player per Michael Giardi
Was wondering the same, but I don’t believe so since AB is a free agent and Gronk is retired.I know there's a deadline of 10 days or something like that for Gronk to sign if he plays this year, is that the same window for someone like AB? Is there a time frame that he needs to be on a roster for in order to play this year?
I dont think so. I would imagine it's because of Gronk "retiring" he has to notify them by the 30th if he plans to come back.I know there's a deadline of 10 days or something like that for Gronk to sign if he plays this year, is that the same window for someone like AB? Is there a time frame that he needs to be on a roster for in order to play this year?
And hey, AB sent Kraft that "j/k LOL" tweetDropped Gallman for him. Don't really need WR depth but if he comes back he is a WR1. His upside is unmatched. If NE struggles again against Dallas I wouldn't be suprised if they sign him. Brady was clearly unhappy when they let him go and I would bet he has a strong voice behind "kicking the tires" on him.
"It was just a prank"And hey, AB sent Kraft that "j/k LOL" tweet
does he play left tackle?Wouldn’t shock me at all if the Pats brought him back if the league allows him to play. They are desperate for a play maker and this might be their last shot at a SB.
Every year is said to be the Patriots last shot at a SB. If the defense can stay together and BB is still the coach, they may not have to score a ton of points and it may not matter if TB is the QB next year.Wouldn’t shock me at all if the Pats brought him back if the league allows him to play. They are desperate for a play maker and this might be their last shot at a SB.
Lucky for NE, they actually are getting a LT back . . . which should make a huge difference.does he play left tackle?
Tom E Curran reporting that Sanu has a high ankle sprain and could be up several weeks. Dorsett has been dinged twice now.Bottom line, the narrative that NE is in desperate need of a play maker is getting a little overblown these days. If their OL and WR's get healthy and the offense gets used to playing together (something that hasn't happened yet), they should be fine. They probably won't win games 41-27, but they should be in position to win games 27-13.
I already posted several days ago that a return of AB was not entirely out of the question. Newhouse carries the lowest rating for a LT in the league according to PFF. Wynn doesn't have to come back and be a Top 5 LT. If he can just be replacement level, he would be a HUGE improvement. I think he will be better than average, so that will only help the offense.Tom E Curran reporting that Sanu has a high ankle sprain and could be up several weeks. Dorsett has been dinged twice now.
Everyone hoping I. Wynn solves all problems. I wonder.
They're already paying AB.
I don't know. It's possible. Bill B. is the only one in the NFL that would be able to stand at that podium stonefaced and just give everyone the stiff arm.
Best part is when the Patriots trade him to the Raiders for a second round pickIf the Patriots sign AB again, how large a signing bonus does he fleece them for this time?
The Athletic's Jeff Howe reports the Patriots are not interested in re-signing free agent WR Antonio Brown.
A rumor surfaced earlier Thursday to that effect, but it is in no way surprising coach Bill Belichick will not be touching that third rail again. With Brown's off-the-field issues still far from sorted, it would be extremely surprising were he to see the field again in 2019, while his entire NFL career remains in grave doubt.
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SOURCE: Jeff Howe on Twitter
Nov 21, 2019, 10:22 PM ET
After this week, AB will have missed 11 games. He’s served a de facto suspension already. I doubt the league would exempt or suspend him to give him even more time off. It could take years for his civil suit to be resolved.What can realistically be expected if Pats sign AB in terms of Commissioners exempt list and the NFL investigation of the assault /rape allegations? Does he really play this year?
I very much doubt the NFL would view the last couple months as a "de facto suspension". When you're suspended, you have to miss games you otherwise would have been playing in.After this week, AB will have missed 11 games. He’s served a de facto suspension already. I doubt the league would exempt or suspend him to give him even more time off. It could take years for his civil suit to be resolved.
That being said, I think the league with either stay out of the way and allow him to come back to the Patriots or run interference and let AB deal with finding a new team in the off season. The reason I say that is NE will likely have to pay him for this year anyway, so the league may give them a chance to get something out of him. I don’t think the league wants AB getting the go ahead and then immediately signing with a direct competitor to NE when they will be the ones paying him.
I’m still not sure how Brown ended up off the Patriots roster. Who knows if the league pressures the team to bench him release him, or have him go on the exempt list. I know it’s been reported Kraft insisted Brown get the boot, but the whole way it went down seemed really odd.