Realistically....what can we get for AB?

[Northern_Blitz]

I still think there is a higher probability he is back next season versus gone.

As I said several weeks ago. Let everyone decompress and see if calmer minds prevail.

This. Players not being traded seems like it's always the higher percentage.

[Oviedo]

We'll see.

It sounds like the rhetoric has softened a bit since the end of the season.

I think it will continue to move toward reconciliation over the next month.

Hopefully we keep him and he straightens up.

I still think there is a higher probability he is back next season versus gone.

As I said several weeks ago. Let everyone decompress and see if calmer minds prevail.

[Ernie]

You don't trade AB for less than a 1st round pick or comparable caliber player. Steelers must keep the option to being Brown back open, this is why you see the Steelers starting to soften.

They are starting to soften... because the "Demand" doesn't appear to be there.

[Mr.wizard]

You don't trade AB for less than a 1st round pick or comparable caliber player. Steelers must keep the option to being Brown back open, this is why you see the Steelers starting to soften.

[Northern_Blitz]

100% CORRECT!

Sadly, we really don't have have that option is AB is done here...

We'll see.

It sounds like the rhetoric has softened a bit since the end of the season.

I think it will continue to move toward reconciliation over the next month.

Hopefully we keep him and he straightens up.

[SS Laser]

Not convinced AB is done in Pittsburgh. Everything I am reading is hearsay, speculation, and media-speak. No one directly connected to AB or the Steelers has made a public disclosure on the current wants or status Brown.

Not saying your points are wrong. But I see AB wants out by his twitter actions and actions towards the team. Plus I think he is starting to implode. With 2 questionable off field problems this season and could continue. His mentors are a joke. Well as far as mentoring to win championships. Stats and maybe money sure. Just think it is time to move on. Someone would have to change and I don't think AB would really want to. Might say the right things and even try then fall right back into disgruntled WR role. And I believe that the offense and Ben might step up there game with no AB around to save them. Different game plans and schemes might pave the way for a more balanced better TEAM!

[Disco1981]

I don't think Jamal Adams is the difference between a good defense and a great defense.
HOWEVER
AB would be the difference between a great offense and a mediocre (ie.Week 17) offense

Say we trade AB for Adams, Let's play GM...

We trade AB for Adams, now at no.20 in the draft, you go for ILB, CB, or WR...

Say we go WR, now you pick up 2 of the following in FA...Mosely, Barr, Darby, K.J.Wright, Barr, Preston Smith etc.

If we go ILB or CB...Now you take one of the aforementioned players plus, one of the others you don't draft...ex: you take ILB in draft, you take CB in FA, you go CB in draft, ILB in FA...

Also, if you go this route, now you add a Golden Tate, Tyrell Williams, John Brown type in FA also...

This one trade creates a myriad of moves...Makes you a lil stronger in some areas, lil weaker in others...But not a epic falloff imo...just a whole different team...

Thoughts?

[Ernie]

I don't think Jamal Adams is the difference between a good defense and a great defense.
HOWEVER
AB would be the difference between a great offense and a mediocre (ie.Week 17) offense

I think the situation that played out with AB in week 17 was the reason why we came out flat against the Bengals.

[NorthCoast]

Not convinced AB is done in Pittsburgh. Everything I am reading is hearsay, speculation, and media-speak. No one directly connected to AB or the Steelers has made a public disclosure on the current wants or status Brown.

[steeler_george]

I don't think Jamal Adams is the difference between a good defense and a great defense.
HOWEVER
AB would be the difference between a great offense and a mediocre (ie.Week 17) offense

100% CORRECT!

Sadly, we really don't have have that option is AB is done here...

[SidSmythe]

I'd take AB for Jamal Adams straight up in a heartbeat.

I don't think Jamal Adams is the difference between a good defense and a great defense.
HOWEVER
AB would be the difference between a great offense and a mediocre (ie.Week 17) offense

[RuthlessBurgher]

I'd take AB for Jamal Adams straight up in a heartbeat.

[steeler_george]

https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/Article/Steelers-exploring-trade-options-for-Antonio-Brown-128378883/

Antonio Brown (https://247sports.com/Player/Antonio-Brown-75967)'s uncertain future in Pittsburgh remains the NFL's top non-Super Bowl storyline. On Sunday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported (https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1089559656492601346) that the Steelers are exploring trade options for Brown, who has three years remaining on his current deal.
"While a fresh start is now the preferred outcome, the team has not yet given Brown and his agent permission to facilitate a trade," Rapoport reported. "It’s in the team’s handsThe Steelers are exploring trade options, but Brown hasn’t closed the door on returning. He’s maintained a steady dialogue with some in the organization he’s close with to express that sentiment. Still, he should draw significant interest on the market."
Reports have surfaced that the Steelers would probably receive a first round pick for Brown, who last season caught 104 passes for 1,273 yard and a league high 15 touchdowns. Pittsburgh is surely looking for a first round pick in exchange for Brown, the franchise's second all-time leader in catches, yards and touchdowns. It's possible that the Steelers discussed possible trade options during this past weekend's Senior Bowl, as Pittsburgh GM Kevin Colbert and Steelers' head coach Mike Tomlin were on hand in Mobile, Alabama. If the Steelers decide to trade Brown, they would most likely do so between March 13-17, as Brown would be owed $2.5 million in roster bonus if he is still on Pittsburgh's payroll on March 17.
The Steelers would most likely receive a draft pick for Brown, although they could try to trade him for a Pro Bowl caliber player that can help fill one of the team's current needs. One player that comes to mind is New York Jets' safety Jamal Adams (https://247sports.com/Player/Jamal-Adams-13171), who Pittsburgh receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (https://247sports.com/Player/JuJu-Smith-Schuster-27684) openly recruited during Pro Bowl week. Adams has two years remaining on his rookie contract.
View image on Twitter (https://twitter.com/TeamJuJu/status/1088904204566102018/photo/1)





Did Juju hear something and that is why he spoke openly about recruiting Adams, or is this more BS from Ian Rapport.

[Ernie]

Don't remind me, I wanted a TE bad last year. We gave our 5th this year for McDonald right? And wasn't Kittle the first 49er to try to recruit AB... now that would be a full circle.

Yea me too. I wanted us to take a late flyer on him specifically. I remember watching him run a 4.5ish 40 at the combine...and thinking he had great potential.

[Steel Maniac]

Rooney first statement on the matter were that all options were on the table for AB, except for a release. They are not going to let him go for nothing.

I know Rooney said that but he’s suppose to say that. But we don’t know how this is exactly going to play out. Depends on the interest.