Seattle Seahawks and Antonio Brown – The rumor that won’t die
Rumors about the Seattle Seahawks and wide receiver Antonio Brown won’t go away. Should they sign the talented but troubled free agent? We look at both sides.
Antonio Brown is like the bad cold that won’t go away. You take the cold meds, and you feel like the cold is on its last legs. Which is great because the last bit of medicine is gone. Next day you wake up and BAM! The cold is back in business. That’s how 12’s are feeling regarding these never-ending rumors about the Seattle Seahawks showing interest in AB.
Yes, Brown is a very talented player on the field. He’s one of the rare receivers who can succeed at a high level both in and out of the slot. This is especially impressive, considering Brown’s isn’t very big for an NFL receiver at 5-10. By comparison, TY Hilton (5’10”) only plays on the outside.
Of course, height isn’t the only determining factor. There are other things like speed and skill. Brown has plenty of both.
His results speak for themselves. In 11 NFL seasons, he has 886 receptions (23rd all-time), 11,746 (31st), and 84 touchdowns (53rd). He could end his career with 1,000, 13,000, and 100. They give out gold jackets in Canton for those numbers.
Anyone who thinks Brown is done at almost 33-years-old better think again. After his reinstatement by the Commissioner’s Office, AB played eight games for the Bucs. He finished the regular season with 45 receptions for 483 yards and four TDs. Including the playoffs, Brown had six touchdown receptions in his last six games.
If talent and results were the only factors, Brown would be on a roster right now. Unfortunately, there’s more to his story than catching footballs. That’s why we’ll take a look at the good and bad.