Football Antonio Brown missed practices, game after dispute with teammate - Page 4

Sassy Squatch · 12-31-2018, 03:37 PM

https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/...s/201812310108

Steelers receiver Antonio Brown did not play in the season-ending game against the Cincinnati Bengals because he elected to sit out practice last week after an unspecified heated dispute with a teammate, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has learned.

Several sources said the Steelers’ decision to not play Brown against the Bengals had nothing to do with any type of knee injury.

The disagreement occurred Wednesday morning during a routine walk-through practice that precedes their regular afternoon practice on the South Side. Brown became disgusted and threw a football in anger at one of his teammates, several sources said.

After that, Brown did not practice the rest of the week. According to a source, it was Brown’s decision not to practice with his teammates.

He did not attend Saturday’s walk-through practice and skipped the Saturday night meeting at the team hotel — the latest in missed meetings by the All-Pro receiver. Brown was never on the field for the start of the game against the Bengals and left Heinz Field at halftime, according to multiple sources.

According to several sources, Brown showed up at Heinz Field expecting to play against the Bengals. That surprised several players, including one who called the situation “embarrassing” and “the worst I’ve seen.” That player said the entire situation and the way it was handled affected his desire to play in the game.

**Rain Man** · 12-31-2018, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

Tomlinson should have been banned from NFL for this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbf_NtYoE1c

That still ticks me off. Coaches are supposed to be leaders of their organization, not idiots like that. I've disliked Tomlin ever since he pulled that.

BWillie · 12-31-2018, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rabblerouser

Can't blame him. But what do they expect? As someone posted, the inmates are literally running the asylum, and they're accommodation of that lunacy is their undoing.

What are you supposed to do if you are Tomlin? Your QB is a bad leader. Your best WR is a huge diva. Your RB is a complete asshole.

He's a good coach, needs to get out of there.

NJChiefsFan · 12-31-2018, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

What are you supposed to do if you are Tomlin? Your QB is a bad leader. Your best WR is a huge diva. Your RB is a complete asshole.

He's a good coach, needs to get out of there.

I have no idea what happens in that locker room but it's certainly possible that the culture he created/allows is part of the reason this climate was created.

Sassy Squatch · 12-31-2018, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

What are you supposed to do if you are Tomlin? Your QB is a bad leader. Your best WR is a huge diva. Your RB is a complete asshole.

He's a good coach, needs to get out of there.

Don't enable it? There are egos and horrible personalities all over the league. Why is it only the Steelers that have their dirty laundry aired out every other week with next to no response from Tomlin or anyone else in the organization?

**Rain Man** · 12-31-2018, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Was told this afternoon by a source during Steelers locker room clean out that Antonio Brown threw a ball near/at feet of Ben Roethlisberger and walked out of practice. Post-Gazette reporting Brown skipped Sat walkthrough and expected to play Sunday. He didn’t. @TheAthleticPGH
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**wazu** · 12-31-2018, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

I have no idea what happens in that locker room but it's certainly possible that the culture he created/allows is part of the reason this climate was created.

It seems like on a long enough timeline just about every head coach eventually loses control. Not sure why as players cycle out over time, but it just seems to always happen eventually.

St. Patty's Fire · 12-31-2018, 05:19 PM

Brown is TO part II. I feel like this has been obvious for about 4 years but maybe it’s just me.

rabblerouser · 12-31-2018, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

What are you supposed to do if you are Tomlin? Your QB is a bad leader. Your best WR is a huge diva. Your RB is a complete asshole.

He's a good coach, needs to get out of there.

Bring him for a look at DC?

CervezaChill · 12-31-2018, 05:25 PM

Remember that video with the Steelers players ‘raiding’ Leveon’s locker and Bud Dupree with a shit eating grin on his face. Just bad juju all around that locker room.

Flying High D · 12-31-2018, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rabblerouser

Bring him for a look at DC?

We already have a cheerleader don’t need another.

Flying High D · 12-31-2018, 05:28 PM

They need to bring Cowher back.

BWillie · 12-31-2018, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CervezaChill

Remember that video with the Steelers players ‘raiding’ Leveon’s locker and Bud Dupree with a shit eating grin on his face. Just bad juju all around that locker room.

I actually thought that was good for the team if anything. Bringing the team together, instead of a part.

BWillie · 12-31-2018, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Superturtle

Don't enable it? There are egos and horrible personalities all over the league. Why is it only the Steelers that have their dirty laundry aired out every other week with next to no response from Tomlin or anyone else in the organization?

I know the thing to do these days is automatically blame the person who is in power of said organization - but I ain't having it. Especially if it is your QB. You have to put up with some shit.

Tomlin is a good coach, who was lucky as well. But he still never has had a losing season. Ever.

**dirk digler** · 12-31-2018, 05:41 PM

Let's see if the NFL investigates the Steelers for lying on their injury report.

**notorious** · 12-31-2018, 06:01 PM

I hope the entire organization burns, and the fans thrown into the fire.

**** each and every last one of those entitled cock suckers.

12-31-2018, 03:37 PM
Sassy Squatch The man you could post like. Join Date: Oct 2010 Casino cash: $2489655	Antonio Brown missed practices, game after dispute with teammate https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/...s/201812310108 Steelers receiver Antonio Brown did not play in the season-ending game against the Cincinnati Bengals because he elected to sit out practice last week after an unspecified heated dispute with a teammate, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has learned. Several sources said the Steelers’ decision to not play Brown against the Bengals had nothing to do with any type of knee injury. The disagreement occurred Wednesday morning during a routine walk-through practice that precedes their regular afternoon practice on the South Side. Brown became disgusted and threw a football in anger at one of his teammates, several sources said. After that, Brown did not practice the rest of the week. According to a source, it was Brown’s decision not to practice with his teammates. He did not attend Saturday’s walk-through practice and skipped the Saturday night meeting at the team hotel — the latest in missed meetings by the All-Pro receiver. Brown was never on the field for the start of the game against the Bengals and left Heinz Field at halftime, according to multiple sources. According to several sources, Brown showed up at Heinz Field expecting to play against the Bengals. That surprised several players, including one who called the situation “embarrassing” and “the worst I’ve seen.” That player said the entire situation and the way it was handled affected his desire to play in the game.
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