AB

It doesn't matter if he is gone. They will still be subjected to the same questions over and over.

 

It depends how you define it. If you want to day for why AB wants out I blame Ben about 45%. If you want to say why the situation looks as ugly as it does than AB..Tomlin also gets blame for some because he fostered an environment that made the players think they could act how they do with his culture. It's a combination of all 4.

 

No the kid part is wrong but I dont think his intent was to hit the kid. That is just malicious.

 

So a few pages back "Ben's rape was way worse than anything AB has done"; however here..."Everyone in America is innocent until proven guilty"

Ben was never charged with anything...there was an investigation; but no charges were ever filed.

And...more than ever, in the past 2 years...I have noticed Ben saying "I need to play better...period" He has been taking more and more blame.

I'm certain that Ben is no angel and he also has an ego...like most pro athletes do...but I have never seen Ben act like this. Even when his buddy Bruce was replaced with Hailey!!

 

I was using the guys logic. He first brought up off the field. I for one think off the field has zero to do with any of this going on.

 

I have no words.

Sadly he's not.

 

Stop feeding the troll and maybe he'll go away.

 

I'm sure somebody already posted these comments by Colbert, but I'm feeling to lazy to catch up on the thread.

https://www.steelers.com/news/colbert-sets-parameters-for-trading-ab

“Really, the summation of (the meeting) was that we’re all disappointed that we’re at this point,” said Colbert. “How things transpired – we’re all disappointed. Antonio is disappointed. We’re disappointed. As to what contributed to the disappointment, I’ll leave that between us on our side and his side. Respectively, we did agree to look into a trade (as) the best course of action for both sides. And when I say that, what was put out yesterday was partially true. The point we made to Antonio was that we love you as a player and we thank you for what you’ve done for us over the past nine years. We’re disappointed we didn’t get you a Super Bowl, and I still think you’re a Hall of Fame candidate, and I’m disappointed that may not happen with us.

“But the other point we made (to Antonio) was that (while) we’re open to shopping around the league to see what may be available in exchange for your services, by no means are we going to make a trade or any type of move that will not be beneficial to the Pittsburgh Steelers organization. Specifically, we will not be discounting you on the trade market, and we certainly will not be releasing you. All that being said, we’ll take a positive approach. If someone has a sincere interest and they want to make a move – either a significant draft pick, or a set of picks, or a significant player plus picks – and we think it will benefit the Pittsburgh Steelers in the long run, then we’re all in. If not, then we’ll make that decision at that point.”

It sounds like Colbert is exactly where I am on the entire issue. I hope he sticks to this and only trades Brown if he actually gets proper value in return.

 

After you trade AB and let Bell go, get rid of your coach too. Then you can start fresh. A lot of the bull**** going on with this team with their mouth is because he doesnt know how to manage people.

 

Sanders has a axe to grind with Ben, he never flourished with Ben and the Steelers .

 

Doubtful. He’s going to need some help.

 

Tomlin isn’t going anywhere at lest not for this coming season. Might as well come to terms with that.

 

There’s definitely something off with you my brother.

 

No. I won't come to terms with that. Do your own terms. I'll do my terms. You got that broseph?

 

Well you’re just going to be a miserable person to be around I guess.

 

Losing does that to me.

 

I hear you.

 

Just listen to Mr. Big Chest's exclusive to see the obvious.

Even Brown stated there was really no conflict between Ben and him.

"No conflict just a matter of respect! Mutual respect! He has a owner mentality like he can call out anybody including coaches. Players know but they can’t say anything about it otherwise they meal ticket gone. It’s a dirty game within a game" -- Antonio Brown / aka Mr. Big Chest

So in reality it just comes down to an ego battle pissing contest between him and Ben. This is used as the scapegoat in attempts to hide the true motivation in that BROWN WANTS OUT OF HIS CURRENT DEAL WHICH OFFERS NO MORE GUARANTEED MONEY (they already paid it to him in one of the largest contracts ever) FOR A NEW DEAL WITH "GUARANTEED MONEY." << The REAL REASON behind all of this.

"Tell them I ain't doing no ungaurantees" ...""If your team got guaranteed money, they want to get to know me and work with me, tell them call me," - Mr. Big Chest




So the reality is this is all about Brown simply wanting more money disrespecting the current contract not being a man of his word.

He's as selfish of an individual as they come not caring who it hurts if it doesn't benefit him.

 

And this is exactly why the Steelers remain in contention year after year.

 

He's 31, he has 3 contract years left, he acts weird, has had off field incidents and has quit on his team.

Yup, right after I part with a first round pick for AB, I'll sit down with him to make sure he gets guaranteed money. What could possibly go wrong?

 

What does Hines ward have?

 

Where I'm from people dont play when it comes to their money etc.. they dont brush sh*t like that off like its nothing.

 

Yep if he gets a career-ending injury he's out without collecting on those last three years.

So that's what this is all about. Brown is simply chasing the money. At his age, he's trying to get one more blockbuster deal on the way out.

He has to make it seem as though conditions are tough in Pittsburgh.

The reality is this guy has never had it so good (special treatment for lodging for camp, leniency on late meetings, etc)

There's really no way but DOWN for Antonio Brown.

Only desperate teams will be interested IMO.

 

Yo Dog, I don’t think anybody likes to have their money messed with.