Antonio Brown - Official Thread

[Da Guru 6,274]

Just now, Dr. Dan said:

havent you paid attention? he wants to go to a winner. not to a worse team than the raiders

Beggars can`t be choosy. Plus $$$$ talks.

[Interseptopus 5,722]

Just now, NutterButter said:

I think the same people thinking that AB won't get resigned in a heartbeat were saying the same thing about Hunt.  The guy is one of the best WR's in the league.  Only hurdle is going to be his contract demands.

I hope he signs elsewhere (this is all just too good and it probably doesnt stop) and I think he will have every opportunity. you're right, it depends on money. I'm not sure his ego can handle making less than he was going to in Oakland, and I'm not sure many teams would be willing to pay it unless it came with an even worse poison pill

[Anarchy99 6,135]

1 minute ago, Da Guru said:

Brown to the Detroit Lions..you heard it here first. Brown went to college in Michigan. Stafford needs a big play guy, Lions have the space. Patricia is used to retreads from his NE days. Lets get this done!!

He's from Miami. It would make more sense for him to play for a Florida team than go back to Michigan.

[ShamrockPride 5,292]

Just now, CKoz24 said:

Wouldn’t the Giants see value?  Teams might stack the box on Barkley 

Eli's still throwing him the ball....

[STEADYMOBBIN 22 3,981]

6 hours ago, GroveDiesel said:

I could totally see Jerry Jones taking him on.

 I love when you do this. 

[Anarchy99 6,135]

1 minute ago, CKoz24 said:

Wouldn’t the Giants see value?  Teams might stack the box on Barkley 

They couldn't deal with OBJ and finally got rid of him. Do you really think they want to dive into the same situation with Brown?

[ponchsox 622]

1 minute ago, Anarchy99 said:

He's from Miami. It would make more sense for him to play for a Florida team than go back to Michigan.

Anarchy, what’s the sense you get about a fit in New England?

[Soulfly3 4,386]

Put me in the camp that believes that bill knows what kind of organization Pittsburgh is and what kind of Coach Tomlin is. and if they were unwilling and or unable to deal with Antonio Brown I highly doubt New England would want to either.

Patriots arent even an option for me

[STEADYMOBBIN 22 3,981]

3 minutes ago, barackdhouse said:

Enter Bill mothereffing Belichick.

Why do people keep suggesting this? There are people out there who think Bill mothereffing Belichick is going to coddle this guys fragile ego????  

[Anarchy99 6,135]

I heard an interview with AB from earlier in the year today where he essentially said he doesn't need the money and could walk away. If that is true, then he certainly could afford to take a one year, incentive laden prove it deal somewhere with a contender.

[Todem 4,659]

11 minutes ago, 3nOut said:

Nobody works harder except for the guys actually working at practice. But you are correct in one thing, this guy is ridiculous.

Weak.......weak. 

[3nOut 172]

3 minutes ago, NutterButter said:

I think the same people thinking that AB won't get resigned in a heartbeat were saying the same thing about Hunt.  The guy is one of the best WR's in the league.  Only hurdle is going to be his contract demands.

I think this is completely different. Although we may not agree, teams are willing to give players a "second chance" for their off the field behavior (as long as it's not illegal). Disruptive team behavior is different.

[NutterButter 6,081]

Kellerman said it, but it would be so NE if they signed Brown and he turned into a model citizen.   

[ponchsox 622]

1 minute ago, Soulfly3 said:

Put me in the camp that believes that bill knows what kind of organization Pittsburgh is and what kind of Coach Tomlin is. and if they were unwilling and or unable to deal with Antonio Brown I highly doubt New England would want to either.

Patriots arent even an option for me

You can say the same thing about Gordon and the Browns FO and coaching staff. He didn’t respect them because they weren’t leaders.

Edited September 7, 2019 by ponchsox

[Andy Dufresne 11,628]

The next person who suggests anything Patriots related and I'm going to seriously, possibly consider putting them on ignore.

So there!

#gauntletthrown

[STEADYMOBBIN 22 3,981]

1 minute ago, Anarchy99 said:

I heard an interview with AB from earlier in the year today where he essentially said he doesn't need the money and could walk away. If that is true, then he certainly could afford to take a one year, incentive laden prove it deal somewhere with a contender.

Oh well if that what what he says than I totally believe him. 

 

[Soulfly3 4,386]

Just now, ponchsox said:

You can say the same thing about Gordon and the Browns FO and coaching staff. He didn’t respect them. 

here we go again...

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22 3,981]

1 minute ago, NutterButter said:

Kellerman said it, but it would be so NE if they signed Brown and he turned into a model citizen.   

The only thing I want to hear out of Max Kellerman is his thought on boxing. He could have been the next Burt Sugar. 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22 3,981]

2 minutes ago, Soulfly3 said:

here we go again...

 

 But why do you keep bringing him up? 

Edited September 7, 2019 by STEADYMOBBIN 22

[Don Hutson 1,780]

Igor, are you telling me I put a second round pick into an AB normal brain?

 

Edited September 7, 2019 by Don Hutson

[IheartGuinness 450]

3 minutes ago, Don Hutson said:

Igor, are you telling me I put a second round pick into an AB normal brain?

 

What hump? 

[Hot Sauce Guy 8,910]

35 minutes ago, Dizzy said:

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.

It’s possible sure. 

[kittenmittens 1,261]

11 minutes ago, Anarchy99 said:

He's from Miami. It would make more sense for him to play for a Florida team than go back to Michigan.

Miami is already in revolt we are told.  Why not bring in a wild card. 

[NutterButter 6,081]

7 minutes ago, 3nOut said:

I think this is completely different. Although we may not agree, teams are willing to give players a "second chance" for their off the field behavior (as long as it's not illegal). Disruptive team behavior is different.

To a degree, but Hunt was on video assaulting a woman at the height of the MeToo movement (PR headache) and he got resigned in a hurry.    Players with off the field issues are also on a short leash with the league.   Regardless, if you're an elite player, you'll find a home in a hurry if you want one.   

[barackdhouse 2,037]

9 minutes ago, STEADYMOBBIN 22 said:

Why do people keep suggesting this? There are people out there who think Bill mothereffing Belichick is going to coddle this guys fragile ego????  

Ok so as for my comment specifically, it was 100% schtick because this ####show is hilarious to me. I would of course be shocked if he became a Patriot. And then I'd subsequently tell myself I should have seen it coming. And to be clear, I also would suck a #### for $30 million.

[Da Guru 6,274]

15 minutes ago, Anarchy99 said:

He's from Miami. It would make more sense for him to play for a Florida team than go back to Michigan.

They practice and play indoors.  Brown won`t get cold.   Plus the Lions never take chances on malcontents, the time is now be bring one in.

[Maximus* 231]

Dear Joe Douglass:

I know you lurk these parts just to see what we are all thinking. Just want to say I'm very happy we finally have a competent steward for our god forsaken cursed franchise. You are going to do a great job as our GM...supremely confident of this.

Here's a request from a long time Jet fan from the days of Al Woddall and Clark Gaines saying to PLEASE break out the cell phone and just have a chat with Rosenhaus and see what's up. Not asking for more than that. When you have the Michael Jordan or Kobi Bryant of WR's available and that's a bigtime need for the team, sure he may be a head case you still need to at least have a conversation. 

Thanks for taking my advice  JD...your the man. Let us know how it goes hoss!

Sincerely,

Jet fans who want's to see a Super Bowl before they die!!

 

 

 

[Anarchy99 6,135]

2 minutes ago, ponchsox said:

Anarchy, what’s the sense you get about a fit in New England?

I already mentioned some of this pages ago. BB will kick the tires on an elite talent. He will take chances. More importantly, his job isn't on the line and BB has teflon and if this blew up and didn't work out no one would care.

But they almost certainly would offer Brown a low ball salary, a one year deal, little to no guaranteed money, and a ton of incentives. IMO, NE would want AB but AB probably won't want the Patriots . . . at least not 24 hours from his release. If AB is serious about winning then maybe he will consider such an offer. But if he is looking for big money, guaranteed money, or a long-term contract he's not getting it from the Patriots. The Patriots would structure the contract that they don't lose anything if he is an issue and cut him. And if things worked out they could be in line for a compensatory pick if he made it through the year. There is definitely a path where AB ends up on the Patriots.

That being said, only he can tell how this would impact the locker room. He usually doesn't bring someone in for way more than his long time players have been getting paid. The most recent exception was Gilmore. If BB feels like he would be ruffling a lot of feathers he probably would pass.

But make no mistake, BB would tell Rosenhaus here is their ironclad offer, take it or leave it, and he would not even listen to their side and their demands. Given that Brown is not on the Opening Day roster, his salary would not be guaranteed and they would only have to pay him week to week. They could set up a contract with very little financial risk to the team. As soon as he acted up they could release him. But like I said, there will likely be a team that offers a lot more money that would likely let Brown act like a clown and get away with it.

[Todem 4,659]

I think Seattle will be the landing spot. 

[Hot Sauce Guy 8,910]

6 minutes ago, IheartGuinness said:

What hump? 

There, wolf 👉🏼

There, wolf 👇🏼

[Hot Sauce Guy 8,910]

Just now, Todem said:

I think Seattle will be the landing spot. 

I would love that. Open things up for Lockett.  

[VikingFrog 774]

Just now, Hot Sauce Guy said:

There, wolf 👉🏼

There, wolf 👇🏼

There castle. 👉🏻🏰 

[Capella 29,462]

1 hour ago, jmo87usc said:

I hope you’re right.  Otherwise, I’m not sure how I explain to my kids that they need to be people of their word and honor their agreements.  

“So all I have to do is act like a spoiled, psychotic baby and I get my way?  Nice!”

Are your kids going to be the very best on the world at what they do? No? Then they don’t have to worry about it. 

[Todem 4,659]

Just now, Hot Sauce Guy said:

I would love that. Open things up for Lockett.  

He would certainly be a great deep  threat with AB on the other side. 

[Bad_Mo 173]

5 hours ago, Bracie Smathers said:

AngryNFLScoutVet‏ @angryscout2

Don’t know if anyone has said this but I’ll go ahead and confirm. Antonio Brown is bipolar. It’s documented and all 32 teams had it. That is an issue that I don’t ever want to deal with because sometimes players won’t take their meds. It’s clear he isn’t on his meds now.

7:48 AM - 7 Sep 2019

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I did not know he was bipolar and that his condition is/was known by every team.

This can be a very serious mental condition.

If you've known anyone who has had this and how they have acted out then it all makes sense.

This is sad.

Brandon Marshall should talk to brown.  He seemed to get a handle on it.

[NutterButter 6,081]

Steelers brass has to be getting some satisfaction out of this.  They took a lot of crap for losing both Brown and Bell for peanuts.  

[kittenmittens 1,261]

2 minutes ago, Todem said:

I think Seattle will be the landing spot. 

"Why are we running, coach? Why aren't we passing the ball, coach?" 

He would be right.... 

[Rove! 2,095]

18 minutes ago, Soulfly3 said:

Put me in the camp that believes that bill knows what kind of organization Pittsburgh is and what kind of Coach Tomlin is. and if they were unwilling and or unable to deal with Antonio Brown I highly doubt New England would want to either.

Patriots arent even an option for me

New England had no problem signing Lagarette Blount after his antics got him cut from The Steelers...

[Todem 4,659]

New England would be my second pick of most probable. I can totally see BB and Brady......on a conference call with Brown as I type this laying it all out. 

Would not shock me. 

You want rings? Let’s go.

[Interseptopus 5,722]

4 minutes ago, NutterButter said:

Steelers brass has to be getting some satisfaction out of this.  They took a lot of crap for losing both Brown and Bell for peanuts.  

Man where are all these elephants people keep talking about 

[CKoz24 40]

Anyone else feeling like it’s been too long since any news?  I feel like I’m in withdrawals

[Hot Sauce Guy 8,910]

14 minutes ago, kittenmittens said:

Miami is already in revolt we are told.  Why not bring in a wild card. 

Even AB wouldn’t get them to a wildcard. 

Oh, wait - you meant...never mind. 

[Hot Sauce Guy 8,910]

8 minutes ago, Todem said:

He would certainly be a great deep  threat with AB on the other side. 

I’d think it would be Lockett in the slot with AB on the outside. 

[Soulfly3 4,386]

not sure who is more insane, AB or the ppl who thought he'd already be signed by a team?

[ponchsox 622]

13 minutes ago, Anarchy99 said:

I already mentioned some of this pages ago. BB will kick the tires on an elite talent. He will take chances. More importantly, his job isn't on the line and BB has teflon and if this blew up and didn't work out no one would care.

But they almost certainly would offer Brown a low ball salary, a one year deal, little to no guaranteed money, and a ton of incentives. IMO, NE would want AB but AB probably won't want the Patriots . . . at least not 24 hours from his release. If AB is serious about winning then maybe he will consider such an offer. But if he is looking for big money, guaranteed money, or a long-term contract he's not getting it from the Patriots. The Patriots would structure the contract that they don't lose anything if he is an issue and cut him. And if things worked out they could be in line for a compensatory pick if he made it through the year. There is definitely a path where AB ends up on the Patriots.

That being said, only he can tell how this would impact the locker room. He usually doesn't bring someone in for way more than his long time players have been getting paid. The most recent exception was Gilmore. If BB feels like he would be ruffling a lot of feathers he probably would pass.

But make no mistake, BB would tell Rosenhaus here is their ironclad offer, take it or leave it, and he would not even listen to their side and their demands. Given that Brown is not on the Opening Day roster, his salary would not be guaranteed and they would only have to pay him week to week. They could set up a contract with very little financial risk to the team. As soon as he acted up they could release him. But like I said, there will likely be a team that offers a lot more money that would likely let Brown act like a clown and get away with it.

Thanks for the insight. I remember Belichick having high praise for him a few years ago when AB torched the Patriots in Foxboro. He will always kick the tire an an elite talent like you said but it would be at very minimal risk to the team. Bill always wants an edge, and this year it will be getting back to the Super Bowl by beating the Chiefs again.

Edited September 7, 2019 by ponchsox

[Anarchy99 6,135]

Just now, Todem said:

New England would be my second pick of most probable. I can totally see BB and Brady......on a conference call with Brown as I type this laying it all out. 

Would not shock me. 

You want rings? Let’s go.

IMO, the last person NE would want on a conference call would be AB. It would probably be BB and one of the Krafts, and maybe Brady, talking to only Rosenhaus. I honestly think they don't want to hear a word coming out of Brown's mouth. The team would put their offer in without even bringing up or expressing their concerns in the conference call. That would already be accounted for in their offer. They would hang up and tell Rosenhaus to confer with his client and tell Rosenhaus to let them know. The whole thing could easily go down without anyone from NE speaking directly to Brown.

[Dacomish 115]

If he can get past the crazy part to actually get a contract I bet he goes somewhere where he can play the Raiders.....then Vontaze Burfict will end him with 1 hit....he will then be sipping his Hennessey out of sippy cup while eating a side of mushed carrots....I would honestly fear for his safety. 

[Bad_Mo 173]

7 minutes ago, Anarchy99 said:

I already mentioned some of this pages ago. BB will kick the tires on an elite talent. He will take chances. More importantly, his job isn't on the line and BB has teflon and if this blew up and didn't work out no one would care.

But they almost certainly would offer Brown a low ball salary, a one year deal, little to no guaranteed money, and a ton of incentives. IMO, NE would want AB but AB probably won't want the Patriots . . . at least not 24 hours from his release. If AB is serious about winning then maybe he will consider such an offer. But if he is looking for big money, guaranteed money, or a long-term contract he's not getting it from the Patriots. The Patriots would structure the contract that they don't lose anything if he is an issue and cut him. And if things worked out they could be in line for a compensatory pick if he made it through the year. There is definitely a path where AB ends up on the Patriots.

That being said, only he can tell how this would impact the locker room. He usually doesn't bring someone in for way more than his long time players have been getting paid. The most recent exception was Gilmore. If BB feels like he would be ruffling a lot of feathers he probably would pass.

But make no mistake, BB would tell Rosenhaus here is their ironclad offer, take it or leave it, and he would not even listen to their side and their demands. Given that Brown is not on the Opening Day roster, his salary would not be guaranteed and they would only have to pay him week to week. They could set up a contract with very little financial risk to the team. As soon as he acted up they could release him. But like I said, there will likely be a team that offers a lot more money that would likely let Brown act like a clown and get away with it.

Agree with your take about NE.  What better way to try to rehab this crazy look than to catch passes from Brady and getting SB exposure?  That being said...not sure I’d want to introduce this nut job into the locker room with our young WRs, Harry, Meyers, etc.

[Dismattle 211]

How bout the Giants?   They have the need   AB wouldn't appear to be the one hoping to throw his QB/ team "under the bus"   What's the cost really?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Anarchy99 6,135]

Just now, Dacomish said:

If he can get past the crazy part to actually get a contract I bet he goes somewhere where he can play the Raiders.....then Vontaze Burfict will end him with 1 hit....he will then be sipping his Hennessey out of sippy cup while eating a side of mushed carrots....I would honestly fear for his safety. 

I don't think he really has it in for the Raiders. IMO, he has it in for the Steelers. I think he actually liked Gruden. It's Mayock that he didn't love.