Antonio Brown Update

KontradictioN said:

If they are working him out and considering signing him, it’s probably because they have word from someone in the NFL behind the scenes that he either won’t be suspended, or will only be suspended one week. You put him in that offense opposite Michael Thomas and that’s nighty night for the NFC.

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Could be they want him for next season and want him to start serving his suspension now. Or they’re rolling the dice for either one.

Mack Herron said:

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Why would the NFL want an ultra talented character (albeit a clown) like Antonio Brown off the field for any length of time? Those allegations have more than a reasonable doubt, he’s entertaining to watch on the field, and he brings attention to the game off of it with his antics. Remember, this is a business.

KontradictioN said:

If they are working him out and considering signing him, it’s probably because they have word from someone in the NFL behind the scenes that he either won’t be suspended, or will only be suspended one week. You put him in that offense opposite Michael Thomas and that’s nighty night for the NFC.

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If they had a word, the other 31 teams would have that word as well. He ain't playing this year, book it.

If he signs and actually plays for NO without a suspension Brady I’m assuming would be raged out.

dannydyn said:

If they had a word, the other 31 teams would have that word as well. He ain't playing this year, book it.

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So then the alternative explanation is that the Saints are wasting time, money, and resources working him out for absolutely no reason whatsoever since he will just be suspended. Stop and think about it. Do you honestly believe that? Furthermore, why would the NFL want him off the field? More talent is better for business.

slash83 said:

If he signs and actually plays for NO without a suspension Brady I’m assuming would be raged out.

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Not just him.

slash83 said:

If he signs and actually plays for NO without a suspension Brady I’m assuming would be raged out.

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Maybe privately, but Brady wouldn’t say **** about it to the media. He’s too much of a pro for that. If he still wants to play going into the offseason, that might hurt the cause of resigning him for one last run just a bit. But I don’t see where else he would go. Belichick has proven that he’s been able to get this stuff right eventually in the past. Their working relationship has also reportedly gotten back on track after a rocky few months there. Hell, if Kraft really was behind this and the dude signs, is allowed to play, and helps the Saints in the playoffs, BB himself might have a sour taste in his mouth.

KontradictioN said:

So then the alternative explanation is that the Saints are wasting time, money, and resources working him out for absolutely no reason whatsoever since he will just be suspended. Stop and think about it. Do you honestly believe that? Furthermore, why would the NFL want him off the field? More talent is better for business.

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The alternative explanation is very simple: Sign him now while he's a free agent for next year.

He technically cant be on the exempt list because he is not on a team. There is a reason the Seahawks signed gordon instead of him.

He will not play this year. Mark my words.

This is smart imo. You try and get him to agree to a very specific contract, 2 years. I doubt AB would sign it.

Saints selling their souls for a ring. Wouldn’t particularly mind that as a fan

fightingirish595 said:

Saints selling their souls for a ring. Wouldn’t particularly mind that as a fan

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He wouldn't be able to play. How are they selling their souls for a ring?

KontradictioN said:

If they are working him out and considering signing him, it’s probably because they have word from someone in the NFL behind the scenes that he either won’t be suspended, or will only be suspended one week. You put him in that offense opposite Michael Thomas and that’s nighty night for the NFC.

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I just read Thomas may have a hand injury. Not sure the extent of it, so this may make sense for them.

KontradictioN said:

Why would the NFL want an ultra talented character (albeit a clown) like Antonio Brown off the field for any length of time? Those allegations have more than a reasonable doubt, he’s entertaining to watch on the field, and he brings attention to the game off of it with his antics. Remember, this is a business.

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Can't understand the group of posters here that have a fixation and hatred towards AB. By all accounts the guy worked hard and got along in the locker room, good teammate.

No player has been placed on the exempt list based on a "civil case" lawsuit. Goodell would be setting a precedent just as they are trying to negotiate the CBA.

KontradictioN said:

Why would the NFL want an ultra talented character (albeit a clown) like Antonio Brown off the field for any length of time? Those allegations have more than a reasonable doubt, he’s entertaining to watch on the field, and he brings attention to the game off of it with his antics. Remember, this is a business.

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It is a business that depends on players performing under multi year contracts and not slapping coaches and burning their feet off to get out of said contracts. The owners will make an example of Brown because what he did would set a harmful precedent for their business interests, far outweighing the few extra eyeballs that he might attract this year.

dannydyn said:

The alternative explanation is very simple: Sign him now while he's a free agent for next year.

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Considering the timing, if they’re going to suspend him, he will be suspended next year too. They’re also not working him out right before the playoffs with an eye toward next year. They could have done that in the offseason. This is move that reeks of something short term to provide a boost to the offense before the playoffs start. And, again, why would the NFL want Brown off the field for any length of time longer than what he’s already effectively served?

If Brees actually gets Brown I’m going to be sick

letekro said:

It is a business that depends on players performing under multi year contracts and not slapping coaches and burning their feet off to get out of said contracts. The owners will make an example of Brown because what he did would set a harmful precedent for their business interests, far outweighing the few extra eyeballs that he might attract this year.

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The owners only care about that revenue coming in. Brown helps rake in that revenue by putting asses in seats and bringing increased ratings. Similarly, Owens was a horrific teammate that made a spectacle of himself over and over again. He still got signed throughout his career until he lost that talent.

KontradictioN said:

The owners only care about that revenue coming in. Brown helps rake in that revenue by putting asses in seats and bringing increased ratings. Similarly, Owens was a horrific teammate that made a spectacle of himself over and over again. He still got signed throughout his career until he lost that talent.

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The whole thing falls apart if players act out like Brown did without repercussion. Owens was a pain in the butt, I’m sure not a favorite of the owners, but never pulled a stunt like AB did in Oakland/LA/LV

KontradictioN said:

Considering the timing, if they’re going to suspend him, he will be suspended next year too. They’re also not working him out right before the playoffs with an eye toward next year. They could have done that in the offseason. This is move that reeks of something short term to provide a boost to the offense before the playoffs start. And, again, why would the NFL want Brown off the field for any length of time longer than what he’s already effectively served?

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That's an oxymoron.

Again, he's not playing this year. They'll work him out now, sign him if they can agree on $$$, and he will be on their roster next year. They put a clause in the contract that if he faces charges, they walk away from the contract - same way Kraft kicked him out the door the moment he got a whiff of him possibly facing charges. The contract includes clauses to protect teams in such scenarios. He if gets suspended, it's more than likely for no more than 4 games or so (for misconduct) - assuming he not facing charges. And in that case, you can expect to see him in the Saints line up starting week 5 next year.