jetsons Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/01/01/report-antonio-brown-has-asked-for-a-trade/ Report: Antonio Brown has asked for a trade Posted by Darin Gantt on January 1, 2019, 1:24 PM EST AP They’re doing their best to deny it, but the situation between Antonio Brown and the Steelers has escalated quickly. According to Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com, the Steelers wide receiver has asked for a trade, because of lingering issues with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and coach Mike Tomlin The follows reports that Brown blew up at Roethlisberger last week, leading the team to cook up a fake injury report to explain his absence when he was actually benched. Of course, there’s a big difference between asking for a trade and getting one, for several reasons. For one, they’d take a $21 million dead money hit to deal him now, making it difficult from an economic and roster-construction standpoint. But there’s also the reality that it’s January 1, and emotions are running high after a season that started poorly (the Le'Veon Bell drama which pitted teammates against him when he failed to show up) and never seemed to get better, ending with them missing the playoffs. Salary cap issues aside, Brown remains one of the best players in the league, and even though JuJu Smith-Schuster is emerging, dealing such a high-quality player would make returning to the playoffs more difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Sucks that this guy is such an A$$ with a hefty price tag. I see Santonio Holmes all over again. Not good and unfortunately not worth it most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Walrus Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 A high maintenance wide receiver ? But they are normally so stoic and humble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 He'll never get traded because his cap hit would be brutal for Pitt eating the rest of his SB once it accelerates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterChiefJets Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 So their top running back holds out and their top WR wants a trade? There is some crazy stuff going on in Pitt, especially since it was announced Tomlin is returning. I would love a talent like his on our team - but only if we have a coach and environment that will keep him reeled in without suffocating his talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Brown would be a difficult fit. yiu have young guys mostly unproven trying to establish themselves and stay in line for there big pay day. Anderson, enunwa, legget, Herndon, Burnett. Notice anything? No divas. No big names. Antonio brown is talented no doubt. How would he affect the locker room though? If the answer is bring it up, trade for him immediately. If the answer is create something toxic, pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 You need to factor in he has a $21 million dead cap hit....he's not going anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14 in Green Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 19 minutes ago, RobR said: He'll never get traded because his cap hit would be brutal for Pitt eating the rest of his SB once it accelerates. Doesn't it go down to 7 mill after June 1? I thought that was reported earlier today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 9 minutes ago, RobR said: You need to factor in he has a $21 million dead cap hit....he's not going anywhere. Yeah maybe gets traded next year if problems still stand but 21 million is just too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 JuJu was the players choice as team MVP. Doubtful he was too thrilled about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 25 minutes ago, RobR said: He'll never get traded because his cap hit would be brutal for Pitt eating the rest of his SB once it accelerates. Yes Pittsburgh will have to live with this A$$ at least 1 more year. Way too much dead money involved at this point. Terrible situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 He's lost his leverage in Pittsburgh. Hes 30, Ju Ju has made him expendable, he's fighting with his QB? - The curse of the Madden cover! I don't want him, huge ego, wrong side of 30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 7 hours ago, RobR said: You need to factor in he has a $21 million dead cap hit....he's not going anywhere. Can’t that be worked out in a trade if all parties agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harts724 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 7 hours ago, 14 in Green said: Doesn't it go down to 7 mill after June 1? I thought that was reported earlier today? That is correct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Antonio Brown could very well be the best WR in the NFL and NY Jets fans find faults about him as so far as not wanting him on our team. As someone else mentioned some crazy stuff happening in Pittsburgh. I would welcome both him and Bell on this team instead of more Cleveland Browns ex-players or JAG's off the street. COME ON MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggin94it Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 7 hours ago, 14 in Green said: Doesn't it go down to 7 mill after June 1? I thought that was reported earlier today? No. He has 21M in amortized signing bonus left - 7M per year remaining on his deal. After June 1, the steelers can split that number in half, taking a 10.5M cap hit this year and carrying 10.5M in dead cap next season. But unlike a cut player (who you can designate as a post 6/1 cut in advance), you can't designate a traded player as a "June 1" move. And what good does an extra 10.5M in cap space do for you after 6/1, when the FA market has been picked clean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Madden Curse strikes again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR24 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 30, prima donna, 21 mil cap hit. Pass. If we're sending big assets I would rather go get Evans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfield Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 He could always agree to pay back part of the signing bonus to fascitate a trade, and then get a new contract from the new team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bla bla bla Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, SR24 said: 30, prima donna, 21 mil cap hit. Pass. If we're sending big assets I would rather go get Evans. I hope Evans could be on the move, I'd much rather send #3 to them straight up. I'm not a huge fan of Brown. I think he makes more sense for the Packers, 49ers, or Panthers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR24 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 23 minutes ago, bla bla bla said: I hope Evans could be on the move, I'd much rather send #3 to them straight up. I'm not a huge fan of Brown. I think he makes more sense for the Packers, 49ers, or Panthers. I'd love to give sam a 6'5 25yr old WR1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio State NY Jets fan Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 looks like they should have kept Haley, he seemed to keep all of those pieces together - honor among thieves or something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlito1171 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Don’t want that a$$hole anywhere near our team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 minute ago, carlito1171 said: Don’t want that a$$hole anywhere near our team! Rishard Matthews,Charone Peake are so much better players you're right. Why is it fans hate the best players in the NFL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost420 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, BurnleyJet said: He's lost his leverage in Pittsburgh. Hes 30, Ju Ju has made him expendable, he's fighting with his QB? - The curse of the Madden cover! I don't want him, huge ego, wrong side of 30! Did JuJu make him expendable? JuJu see a ton of single coverage because of Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 #3 for #20 & AB, make it happen Tanny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlito1171 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Just now, joewilly12 said: Rishard Matthews,Charone Peake are so much better players you're right. Why is it fans hate the best players in the NFL? Has nothing to do with the best players but this team can’t afford to have any lockerroom headaches at the moment...which clearly AB is a huge lockerroom headache! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost420 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 55 minutes ago, bla bla bla said: I hope Evans could be on the move, I'd much rather send #3 to them straight up. I'm not a huge fan of Brown. I think he makes more sense for the Packers, 49ers, or Panthers. Why would the Bucs trade Evans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, SR24 said: 30, prima donna, 21 mil cap hit. Pass. If we're sending big assets I would rather go get Evans. Agreed. If it only costs 1x first round pick fine but the Steelers will want multiple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Just now, Ghost420 said: Why would the Bucs trade Evans? I dunno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 minute ago, carlito1171 said: Has nothing to do with the best players but this team can’t afford to have any lockerroom headaches at the moment...which clearly AB is a huge lockerroom headache! The right HC will deal/fix the problems unlike Todd Bowles did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Rishard Matthews,Charone Peake are so much better players you're right. Why is it fans hate the best players in the NFL? Problem is Antonio will cost probably two first round picks. He’s 30 and has a lot of mileage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost420 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Philc1 said: I dunno 1,500 yard 8 tds he aint going anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 31 minutes ago, Philc1 said: Problem is Antonio will cost probably two first round picks. He’s 30 and has a lot of mileage He's got 5+ seasons left and we wont draft a WR anywhere near the talent level as AB. @Jet Nut GET A LIFE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ghost420 said: 1,500 yard 8 tds he aint going anywhere The Bucs probably go 0-32 without him last 2 years. Seriously, the dude is arguably the nfl’s Best WR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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