Buccaneers letting Antonio Bryant walk

[Disco Volante]

Antonio Bryant's career in Tampa Bay is over.

He's 28 years old with loads of talent, but work ethic/attitude problems.

Some of his fantastic catches from last season can be seen here

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

I'll be an interim Patjew and say it first....."Sign the beast"

 

[emoney_33]

Yes. (if he doesn't ask for too much)

 

[HEY BRO! WHAT UP?]

The Pats need to sign this guy.

 

[MoneyFX]

Please, Patriots, sign this guy. David Patten is old and useless. And sign another guy while you're at it too.

 

[pork3]

Sign the guy and I'll give up my virginity.
That's incentive enough...

-Jamman

 

[RobertWeathers]

He's 28 years old with loads of talent, but work ethic/attitude problems.

Thats a concern. Anyone know what kind of knee issue he had last year?

 

[pork3]

Thats a concern. Anyone know what kind of knee issue he had last year?

Mr. Weathers:

"Bryant will miss three weeks with a torn meniscus in his left knee"

-Jamman

 

[RobertWeathers]

Mr. Weathers:

"Bryant will miss three weeks with a torn meniscus in his left knee"

-Jamman

Yea. Just googled. Thanks..

Saw this too:

"Antonio missed a significant amount of time last year," Morris said. "Right now we're going in a young direction. We're going to choose to move on." The Bucs are concerned about the long-term health of Bryant's knee, and they grew tired of his constant complaining last season. Character issues aside, Bryant is the best talent available at his position in free agency.

Buccaneers 'moving on' from free agent Bryant - NFL- nbcsports.msnbc.com

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Meh.
......

 

[PatsChamp88]

Injury prone career underachiever was that too harsh?

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Injury prone career underachiever was that too harsh?

Pulled your punch.

 

[emoney_33]

Injury prone career underachiever was that too harsh?

So he'll come cheap?

 

[PatsChamp88]

So he'll come cheap?

but overpaid

 

[muzz]

but overpaid

By alot, considering he'll probably spend more time in the trainers room than on the field.

 

[emoney_33]

By alot, considering he'll probably spend more time in the trainers room than on the field.

I don't get it, he only missed 5 games the last 4 years right?

I'm sure someone will overpay for him though.

 

[jmt57]

Injury prone career underachiever was that too harsh?

Too harsh? Not at all. Forgot one thing though: injury prone underachieving malcontent may be more accurate.

A year ago he was looking for a big contract and had to "settle" for a $9 million one-year franchise contract. Even after last season I'm guessing he's still looking for a big payday, even though his 2008 numbers were the exception and not the norm for him.

 

[emoney_33]

Too harsh? Not at all. Forgot one thing though: injury prone underachieving malcontent may be more accurate.

A year ago he was looking for a big contract and had to "settle" for a $9 million one-year franchise contract. Even after last season I'm guessing he's still looking for a big payday, even though his 2008 numbers were the exception and not the norm for him.

I withdraw my "Yes"...

If he wants anything close to $9M, he's in crazy town.

 

[Pessimistic Pete]

If this guy had any sort of work ethic he's easily one of the tops in the league. Unfortunately, talent is not all you need when being a great player.

However, if this guy really put work in him with Tom Brady, Randy Moss and Wes Welker? I'm telling you, this guy is worth the gamble.

 

[muzz]

I don't get it, he only missed 5 games the last 4 years right?

I'm sure someone will overpay for him though.

Constantly questionable due to injury/concerns, it seemed this year was bad as he was always on the report.
I think everyone has always said he had talent(including Tuna), but a 5 cent head.
I'd be very wary of him, especially now where that locker room doesn't have the leaders that it used to.
I think I'd rather have Lance Moore if he's healthy.