He can't sign anywhere until 4:01 and it wouldn't be official until Monday. However, if AB wanted to explore his options and try to get a deal for the most money possible it would probably take a lot more than a few hours. Unless either of the following is true: 1) that there is a team willing to fork over big money or 2) he wanted off the Raiders and already had a destination picked out.How much longer until we hear who he's signing with? I'm sure Rosenhaus is negotiating right now.
You had to find someone to take on that huge contract. Contract will still likely be big but it's more manageable and now it's at least negotiable.I don't think there was much interest in AB when the Steelers were shopping him. So he's now going to be in demand after all this?
I dunno about that.
Didn't he get traded to Buffalo first, but refused to play for them?I don't think there was much interest in AB when the Steelers were shopping him. So he's now going to be in demand after all this?
I dunno about that.
Jimmy Smith?If I was in his situation and found out that Carr couldn’t hit him, I’d probably do this. If he wants to be the GOAT. I remember back to a WR in Jax (can’t remember who) that they were fed up Bortles couldn’t get him the ball even in practice.
Those are not mutually exclusive. Both comments are similar in that fans just want their players to care about the game, the fans, and their teammates. The first comment applies to players who don't do that. The second is for a player that doesn't care and STILL ended up with no money.NFL fans: Man, I hate guys who just play for the checks
Also NFL fans: AB U SO STOOPID, you just tossed away $30M
People seem to lose all nuance in player/mgmt discussions around here and let their opinions about the relationship between the two color all behavior following therefrom.Those are not mutually exclusive. Both comments are similar in that fans just want their players to care about the game, the fans, and their teammates. The first comment applies to players who don't do that. The second is for a player that doesn't care and STILL ended up with no money.
Don't think so. He just wants to go to a team where he can do anything he pleases without repurcussion and get all the glory.He will be a patriot or Raven or something like that before the sun goes down. I have to think he is wanting to go to a contender who can stick it to the Steelers in A big way. Wouldn't be surprised if he is on the New England sideline looking at how old teamsunday night
If he goes to the Chiefs I’m gonna be pissed. Buzz kill for my Tyreek Hill stats.
He can be the man, for a million teams, but a million playoff teams? Who in the hunt has the money to sign him? Who wants to?Too many mouths to feed in KC...He needs to be the main man
Yes (Bills). There was mild interest league-wide back then, but you have a point about draft capital.Didn't he get traded to Buffalo first, but refused to play for them?
I bet the interest was also limited because it was a trade-and-pay situation. Nobody wants to give up draft capital for the privilege of laying out an irresponsible contract.
4:01 PM ESTHow much longer until we hear who he's signing with? I'm sure Rosenhaus is negotiating right now.
YesOn a side note, isn't it illegal to record a phone conversation without permission?
Yes. Very much so in California.On a side note, isn't it illegal to record a phone conversation without permission?
The other element of trading for AB earlier in the year was that he wanted more guaranteed money (on top of the big bonuses and guarantees he got from the Steelers when he signed an extension a few years ago). So a team had to give up draft picks, give him tens of millions of dollars in guaranteed money, take on a huge annual salary, and deal with his personality and antics.Yes (Bills). There was mild interest league-wide back then, but you have a point about draft capital.
That said, the Steelers thought it was important enough to eat 21 mil this season & a 3rd/5th for AB pails in comparison to his on-field ability. There should've been a ton of interest in AB when PIT was shopping him as it relates to talent, but it goes to show what the league was thinking as a whole & imagine this latest episode will cause decreased interest overall.
CA is a 2 way consent state. Both parties need to be aware. But Gruden said it was "awesome" (lol), sooooo I'll assume he's not going to press charges.On a side note, isn't it illegal to record a phone conversation without permission?
Yep. That's what I've been saying all along. They took a 3rd, 5th, and cap hit. Nobody is signing this dude. He legit crazy.amazes me how few of you understand how little interest the league has in dealing w an AB.
Top talent arguably in the nfl and the BEST they could get was a 21m.cap hit a 3rd and a 5th
But ya... His value has risen after this disaster ooook
Varies state to state but yes - In California, it’s a “2-party state”, which means both parties must consent to being recorded.On a side note, isn't it illegal to record a phone conversation without permission?
If he agrees to play for the $2 million that Josh Gordon is getting, then A LOT of teams would be interested.amazes me how few of you understand how little interest the league has in dealing w an AB.
Top talent arguably in the nfl and the BEST they could get was a 21m.cap hit a 3rd and a 5th
But ya... His value has risen after this disaster ooook
I have little doubt he will be signed quite quickly.Nobody in the hunt is signing this guy. At all.
What amazes me is you saying after your team (The Browns) signed a RB who was on video dragging and kicking a female.amazes me how few of you understand how little interest the league has in dealing w an AB.
Top talent arguably in the nfl and the BEST they could get was a 21m.cap hit a 3rd and a 5th
But ya... His value has risen after this disaster ooook
and what do you think the chances of that are after he was short 2 days from a 30m payday?If he agrees to play for the $2 million that Josh Gordon is getting, then A LOT of teams would be interested.
That's what he said publicly anyway.CA is a 2 way consent state. Both parties need to be aware. But Gruden said it was "awesome" (lol), sooooo I'll assume he's not going to press charges.
You are dead wrong.Yep. That's what I've been saying all along. They took a 3rd, 5th, and cap hit. Nobody is signing this dude. He legit crazy.
Yeah, his one & only chance is to accept a moderate salary.If he agrees to play for the $2 million that Josh Gordon is getting, then A LOT of teams would be interested.
I have little doubt you're completely and fully wrong. He was free for a 3rd and 5th and nobody wanted him. Now? He's all baggage.I have little doubt he will be signed quite quickly.
1) i have zero interest in hunt.What amazes me is you saying after your team (The Browns) signed a RB who was on video dragging and kicking a female. ).
His ego is too big to agree to only $2M.If he agrees to play for the $2 million that Josh Gordon is getting, then A LOT of teams would be interested.
Ok man.......we will find out shortly.I have little doubt you're completely and fully wrong. He was free for a 3rd and 5th and nobody wanted him. Now? He's all baggage.
He’s very humble. This might happen.Yeah, his one & only chance is to accept a moderate salary.
You dead certain in your dead wrongness. Let's just keep calling each other wrong. Or, let it play out and figure out who is right. Like me.You are dead wrong.
Brown lost his leverage for massive money.....he won’t cost 30MM guaranteed now.1) i have zero interest in hunt.
2) hunt costs literally peanuts
He wasn't free. In fact, he was very expensive. Teams needed to pay him tens of millions of dollars in guaranteed money and take on a giant cap hit / salary. That doesn't mean no one wanted him.I have little doubt you're completely and fully wrong. He was free for a 3rd and 5th and nobody wanted him. Now? He's all baggage.
Well, we only know the part of the conversation that AB used in his movie. What if there were other parts of that conversation we haven't heard yet? Maybe playing a little "good cop" and joining in the Mayock bashing to get AB to shut up and play football.Varies state to state but yes - In California, it’s a “2-party state”, which means both parties must consent to being recorded.
that’s why some companies tell you at the onset of the call that you’re being recorded. You continuing the convo = consent once they’ve informed you.
Antonio Brown committed a crime when he recorded Gruden, then confessed to it by broadcasting that recording.
gruden could seek damages if he wanted to deal with it. Which I doubt he does.
.Potential landing spots after 4PM today:
Seattle
Dallas
Washington
New England
KC
And he is still a lunatic but some team will absolutely sign him.
Yes, because your team signing hunt affects how teams deal with Brown in what way? Guy can't even learn the playbook to get out there.1) i have zero interest in hunt.
2) hunt costs literally peanuts