Don't resign AB

[squidkid]

While this probably isn't a popular sentiment, I'm not in favor of paying too much for the WR position irregardless of the player. I think the position is a dime a dozen and you can get a better return on other positions.

Clearly, AB is not going to make that much difference in our ability to beat someone like the Pats in the playoffs. A top Dlineman, OLB, or CB can make a bigger difference.

I think it's most prudent to get a great QB and build the best team you can in the trenches on both sides of the ball. IMHO, the path to another SuperBowl is QB + Dline (possibly extending outward to the front 7).

Now that said, do we have anyone better to spend money on besides AB? If not, then you give him a contract, but I would be hesitant to commit for too long because he's just a WR and there's a million more of them that are good enough with a great QB.

And I completely recognize AB is unique talent. But I would say the same about Randy Moss or Jerry Rice. WRs don't win you championships.

great post. todays fan is more concerned about players/teams fantasy point production. fans that follow the game know the majority of time that defense wins super bowls.

[Chucktownsteeler]

Colleges today are turning out pro-ready receivers at a very good rate. I wouldn't break the bank for A-B. Oh, he will get his money, just hope we don't overpay.

[Real Deal Steel]

While this probably isn't a popular sentiment, I'm not in favor of paying too much for the WR position irregardless of the player. I think the position is a dime a dozen and you can get a better return on other positions.

Clearly, AB is not going to make that much difference in our ability to beat someone like the Pats in the playoffs. A top Dlineman, OLB, or CB can make a bigger difference.

I think it's most prudent to get a great QB and build the best team you can in the trenches on both sides of the ball. IMHO, the path to another SuperBowl is QB + Dline (possibly extending outward to the front 7).

Now that said, do we have anyone better to spend money on besides AB? If not, then you give him a contract, but I would be hesitant to commit for too long because he's just a WR and there's a million more of them that are good enough with a great QB.

And I completely recognize AB is unique talent. But I would say the same about Randy Moss or Jerry Rice. WRs don't win you championships.

I agree with this. We need to make him a fair offer. Underlining the word, " Fair". But nothing super silly.

[pittpete]

Not for nothing but AB is one of the best receivers in the game.
Unfortunately he can be taken out of a game by doubling him.
If we want to pay big,big $$$$ for a guy that can occupy 2 defenders on most plays then we need to be smart enough to use the other guys on the field.

[Real Deal Steel]

Pete, your sooo right. But we need to have crediable options opposite AB. Sammy (hands of stone) Coates? Hamilton?

Other then James and Rodgers, Ben didn't have much. I'm hoping like hell Bryant can come back and be the force that he was. We neeeeeed a legit WR opposite AB.

[pittpete]

Yes, i agree. If Rodgers needs to catch 10 passes before a defense realizes doubling Brown is killing them then so be it.
Patriots have no problem in feeding a guy the ball over and over again. Welker,Edelman.....

[squidkid]

didnt we already give the guy an extra 4 million for no reason before the season started?

[Real Deal Steel]

Yes..........

[steelers75]

Yes, i agree. If Rodgers needs to catch 10 passes before a defense realizes doubling Brown is killing them then so be it.
Patriots have no problem in feeding a guy the ball over and over again. Welker,Edelman.....

Yes, but with few exceptions, the Patriots second and third options CATCH THE BALL. Steelers? Not so much.

[Real Deal Steel]

Yes, but with few exceptions, the Patriots second and third options CATCH THE BALL. Steelers? Not so much.

Hahahahahaha

[Steelhere10]

There have been several reported incidents this season, most recently in the Patriots' game, when DeAngelo got the call on the early TD. Reportedly, AB was sulking because he thought he should've gotten the ball.

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/01/24/ben-roethlisberger-on-patriots-they-out-coached-us-they-out-played-us-they-out-executed-us/

Which is the biggest lie, go to the Depot and they have a picture of Brown with his hands in the air in the TD posture, don't look like he was pouting to me.

[Steelhere10]

The team is undisplined in the locker room and on the field. Displine translates on and off the field. Please go see Lagarett Blount's interview.

Brown was upset that he didn't get the red zone call instead of Deangelo Williams. Brown has lost his mind. How is this allowed? This type of environment doesn't win championships.

Bottom line.

False, do your research before believing the media.

[BradshawsHairdresser]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/01/24/concern-in-pittsburgh-that-antonio-brown-cares-too-much-about-stats/

[Real Deal Steel]

What I said was accurate

[SteelCrazy]

This is why Ben is screaming retirement...if we don't re-sign Brown, Ben will retire.