Just when everyone thought the Antonio Brown sideshow might finally take a back seat to some actual football, it's back, and in our faces once again.
Almost two weeks ago, the Oakland Raiders (who had paid a lot of money to sign Brown and make him a central part of the team released Brown due to infighting and incidents with management. Originally supposed to be suspended, Brown had apologized, before being shown the door, his contract with the team voided on the spot.
Later in the day, it was announced that Brown had quickly signed with the New England Patriots, and was expected to start, instead sitting until the next game. All of a sudden, he was accused of sexual assault, with the accuser meeting with the NFL and furthering the issue. The Patriots (more specifically Bill Belichick) declined most comments, insisting that everything would work out.
Now, almost a week later, Brown has been suddenly released by the Patriots, who have gone on record saying that they are 'going in a different direction.' Antonio Brown is little more than a side show, and at best a distraction. He has the talent and athleticism to continue to be the biggest star WR in the league today, but continues to make everything about him, to the chagrin of NFL teams.
I personally don't think it's wise for any NFL team to sign him, as he has proven to be disruptive and uncooperative to whichever team he plays on. This is such a waste, given the talent I have already mentioned. It's not known what's next for Brown, but one can only hope he cleans up his act and takes a long, hard look in the mirror. The ends don't justify the means in this case, as one man's selfishness and arrogance (not to mention ego) will always be there to hold him back from greatness, should be really want to achieve it in the long run.
Football is a team sport, and perhaps this needs to be communicated to Brown, before it's too late.
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