Antonio Brown: the thread that never ends

[86WARD]

And we were debating that AB is possibly the best receiver we've drafted? Screw that, to put him in the conversation with Stallworth, Swann, Hines, and Lipps is an insult to those guys.

there are alot of talented athletes out there but it takes more than athletic talent to be an NFL great - there are a bunch of talented athletes playing semi pro or at the park

No. AB the football player was on his way to, possibly, being one of the greatest WRs in NFL History before he went bat shit crazy. He’s always been an asshole (his step-fathers words) but he went off the deep end. Sure as a person, doesn’t belong in any conversation with the list you have there. As a player on the field, he’s arguably top of that list and probably beyond…

[Steeler-in-west]

No. AB the football player was on his way to, possibly, being one of the greatest WRs in NFL History before he went bat shit crazy. He’s always been an asshole (his step-fathers words) but he went off the deep end. Sure as a person, doesn’t belong in any conversation with the list you have there. As a player on the field, he’s arguably top of that list and probably beyond…

Its debatable about who is better. i don't think its clear cut at all. Can't compare stats because of difference in number of games per season, the way defenders could cover/hand check receivers. I will say AB may be quicker and faster, but Stallworth for instance had incredible concentration, more strength and height so he was a better target in traffic. both had great route running and a feel for the game -however I don't think AB could fare as well in the 70's and 80's because of his smaller stature.

[Dwinsgames]

It takes a special kind of asshole to have that kind of cash and not support their children.

THIS

[86WARD]

Thought that was already on there…maybe 2x DBD?

[Mojouw]

If one tacks on two "normal" seasons (100 catches 1200 yards and 8 TDs) to AB's career and then he stops playing ever again --- he is about 5th all time in receptions (3rd for WR if you take out TEs), 16th in yards, 11th in TDs.

That puts AB into the all-time great statistical tier. He walks into Canton with those numbers. Considering that he should have been able to put together 3-4 more "prime" seasons and if he worked at it, another 3 of "twilight" seasons....he could have challenged for a couple of all time WR statistical benchmarks.

The fact that he didn't and he was done playing serious football at 31 and out of the league at 33 has got to be one of the craziest sports stories of all time.

He is a bizarre, likely significantly mentally unwell person, that sems to have few redeeming qualities about them off the field. But for 60 minutes once a week, AB had about a 7-8 year stretch where he was one of the best to ever play.

[polamalubeast]

Of course this is not true!

Antonio Brown Claims NFL Return with Ravens

https://steelersnow.com/antonio-brow...timore-ravens/

[DesertSteel]

Of course this is not true!

Antonio Brown Claims NFL Return with Ravens

https://steelersnow.com/antonio-brow...timore-ravens/

Why not? Why couldn't it be true?

[86WARD]

[smokin3000gt]

Is this satire?

[86WARD]

First player to sign with a team but not have the team sign them…

[polamalubeast]

The players on Antonio Brown's arena football team say they haven't been getting paid.

https://steelersnow.com/antonio-brow...y-controversy/

[pczach]

The players on Antonio Brown's arena football team say they haven't been getting paid.

https://steelersnow.com/antonio-brow...y-controversy/

I just saw this before coming here.

This guy is complete trash. He should be in prison and have his assets seized to pay his child support and his debts.

It's even worse than that.

In this link there are comments on social media claiming he also didn't produce food vouchers for players either.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl...f5a53e00&ei=24

[pczach]

I just saw this before coming here.

This guy is complete trash. He should be in prison and have his assets seized to pay his child support and his debts.

It's even worse than that.

In this link there are comments on social media claiming he also didn't produce food vouchers for players either.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl...f5a53e00&ei=24

I posted the post above on 5/2/2023.

You could see this coming a mile away. When I heard he wasn't paying the players, AND, not providing food which he was obligated to do.....I knew it was coming to an end.

I feel so bad for all the players that are risking everything to try to make a career out of football, and this millionaire asshole wouldn't even provide the food so they could train and practice properly. Now they are out the money they could have made doing something else all this time, and they have to try to find another opportunity if it is even possible.

Brown is a complete piece of shit.

[fansince'76]

I feel so bad for all the players that are risking everything to try to make a career out of football, and this millionaire asshole wouldn't even provide the food so they could train and practice properly.

I have a feeling he won't be a millionaire for much longer. And since he seems to have such a problem paying his bills, I'm just waiting for the inevitable story of how he's millions of dollars in arrears on his taxes.

I'm honestly surprised he's not flat broke already.

[86WARD]

I have a feeling he won't be a millionaire for much longer. And since he seems to have such a problem paying his bills, I'm just waiting for the inevitable story of how he's millions of dollars in arrears on his taxes.

I'm honestly surprised he's not flat broke already.

Oh there’s definitely some sort of tax evasion or something tax related coming in…

[pczach]

I have a feeling he won't be a millionaire for much longer. And since he seems to have such a problem paying his bills, I'm just waiting for the inevitable story of how he's millions of dollars in arrears on his taxes.

I'm honestly surprised he's not flat broke already.

He doesn't pay anyone.

I'm with you. At some point soon, this guy is going to go broke because of tax evasion, child support, and pure idiocy.

I would also never rule out prison in his very near future.

At least one of these scenarios seem to be inevitable, maybe both.

[Edman]

The only way this guy is getting into the Hall Of Fame is if he buys a ticket, and even then I think he would end up getting kicked out.

[86WARD]

Basically the same size as Swann.

[Hawkman]

Don’t get me wrong, I think AB is a complete freak show…..but for several years he was a very dangerous punt returner. People forget about that…..and he loved returning punts. Has any ST returner taken one to the house since AB. I still think that trying to “stick the landing” on the goalpost is one of the funniest NFL moments I’ve ever seen. I know he was penalized for it, but of all the flags that he received for his shenanigans…..to me that was worth it.

[86WARD]

Don’t get me wrong, I think AB is a complete freak show…..but for several years he was a very dangerous punt returner. People forget about that…..and he loved returning punts. Has any ST returner taken one to the house since AB. I still think that trying to “stick the landing” on the goalpost is one of the funniest NFL moments I’ve ever seen. I know he was penalized for it, but of all the flags that he received for his shenanigans…..to me that was worth it.

Agree. I still laugh and the security girl on the other side was scared shitless!

[DuckHodges]

Don’t get me wrong, I think AB is a complete freak show…..but for several years he was a very dangerous punt returner. People forget about that…..and he loved returning punts. Has any ST returner taken one to the house since AB. I still think that trying to “stick the landing” on the goalpost is one of the funniest NFL moments I’ve ever seen. I know he was penalized for it, but of all the flags that he received for his shenanigans…..to me that was worth it.

my favorite of all time was when he kicked the browns punter in the face lol

[polamalubeast]

Imagine him replaced Shannon Sharpe on FOX's Undisputed and be with Skip Bayless everyday!!!!

Me omw to take Shannon Sharpe’s spot on Undisputed

https://twitter.com/AB84/status/1664...505598465?s=20

https://www.steelernation.com/2023/0...-be-on-your-tv

[DuckHodges]

Imagine him replaced Shannon Sharpe on FOX's Undisputed and be with Skip Bayless everyday!!!!

lol it'd be hilarious, i'd tune in for it just out of sheer curiosity. maybe he'll choke a bitch on live TV

[polamalubeast]

Antonio Brown-Owned Albany Empire Kicked Out Of National Arena League

https://steelersdepot.com/2023/06/an...medium=twitter

[86WARD]

He’s amazing…

[T&B fan]

is anyone surprised

[86WARD]

He’s only getting them the the main Arena League!!

[polamalubeast]

The title of this thread was just perfect at this time...It will never ends!

[polamalubeast]

HOF?...yes or no?

Hall Of Fame Voters Discuss Antonio Brown’s Candidacy

https://steelersdepot.com/2023/06/ha...medium=twitter

[vasteeler]

I would say no. As good as he was, he quit in the middle of a game. Just walked off and basically said FU to the NFL. Not to mention he called the owner of the Raiders a Cracker.