Profession sphincter at it again - AB - Thank God he is gone.

We should have called his bluff!!

 

Sure we could’ve kept him and forced him to play, but we know that would’ve been more trouble than it was worth.

 

You're the only one with this stance, I haven't seen one other fan or media say the Steelers should bring AB back. They weren't going to get fair value for him, because he's nuts and he was looking for a new contract.

 

I have a feeling that long after AB's career is over we will still hear from and/or about him in ridiculous wacky ways.

 

I know this will sound mean and I don't wish this on his family but I can see a Derrick Thomas type end for him. Right down to multiple baby mommas fighting over his estate.

 

I never stated that you said that he would be a good citizen. I did ask you about it a while back and you avoided the question, instead replying by questioning the medias impact on locker room chemistry. In regards to that, note the late Coach Drake's quote to his team to "Shut out the noise" of the 2018 season.

Now that you've made yourself clear, I see the problem. You are formulating your opinion based solely on the tangible parts of the Brown trade, the 3rd and 5th rounders, while completely disregarding the intangibles, namely a less distracted and divided locker room. That's unrealistic and very short-sighed, but it does allow you to stick by your opinion that you are right, which is the most important thing to you, reality be damned.

As far as the obtaining the extra picks for the Bush trade, that's been clearly verified by Colbert. You can take that as truth, or you chose to call it a cover as it allows you to ignore another positive aspect to the trade and stick by your short-sighted and stubborn opinion. Have it your way, but realize that you are alone here. With every Brown antic it becomes clearer and clearer that the Steelers did the right thing even if they didn't get the pics that your thought that they should. Literally every one else here sees that larger picture but you.....


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...and SteelElvis

 

I said that earlier in the thread. There's a lot that remains to be seen. But with each passing week seemingly bringing another Brown antic, the chances of the Steelers making the wrong decision regarding Brown decreases. And the season hasn't even started yet. Just wait until Oakland is 2-6 and Brown isn't getting the targets and numbers that he's accustomed to.

I agree.
First, Brown was is a unique position. He was the best at his position which gave him amazing leverage. Not every good player will be in his spot.
Second, the world is watching. And as I and others ^^^ have said, a lot remains to be seen with this trade, but so far it's looking shaky. If Brown continues to prove to be the distraction that he is, it's going to severely hurt if not kill the market for trading partners willing to take on a guy who choses this route to get off of a team. It's not like there were teams beating down the Steelers door this past winter for Brown. As Brown was forcing his way out of Pittsburgh, he was also killing his trade value. If the best WR in the game only gets a 3 and a 5, what is a lesser player worth? It takes 2 to trade.

Finally to your last point.......

 

Setting a precedent......

1). Very few players are in the position to do what AB did at end of last season. Who else can do it? I doubt you can name 5 players who could throw tantrums, dictate their terms, and get away with it.

2). AB hasn't played a game with Raiders yet, and he's showing anyone who pays attention to be wary of acquiring the bargain basement problem child. Now, maybe AB will have a stellar regular season that puts these concerns to rest. But, how many owners are ready to pony up $50 Mil on faith?

There will always be owners with more money than sense, there will always be coaches who think they can change a-holes. But neither will provide a model for success to copy.

 

The above quote was stolen from Asa Baber (RIP) a great writer for the old Playboy magazine. It was from an article about why men roam and the quote was, "show me a good looking woman and I'll show you a man tired of F--K--g her".

 

Sure wish Le'von Bell was causing problems in NY cause then we'd really have fun.

 

But Google said it was Scott Baio.

That fun will come when the best O line in football isn't blocking for him anymore and he stutter steps and dances to 2 and 3 yard losses.

 

Was just coming to post this.
This is turning out to be pretty awesome.

 

Sounds like buyers remorse to me.

LOLOLOL this is great stuff. You absolutely KNOW that AB will take that as 'disrespect.'

 

Ben looked at him funny.

 

I've never been a big fan of John Gruden but I will tune in to see how he handles this one man circus that he signed up for.

 

A great question indeed! I asked Mike Tomlin this very same question!! Here is what he said!!

 

Domino's.

Yea, I'd like to order a large pizza for delivery.......Please hold.

 

AB will blame Ben too...

 

With all of the numbers AB put up, it led to zero Super Bowl wins or appearances, good riddance to that clown. The Steelers will be just fine with JuJu, Washington, and Diontae Johnson moving forward.