Analysis: Why the Steelers shouldn't give in to Antonio Brown
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Now that wide receiver Antonio Brown has officially requested a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, it appears the six-time Pro Bowler will be playing in another NFL city next season. We know that Brown’s relationship with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger isAnalysis: Why the Steelers shouldn't give in to Antonio Brown
Now that wide receiver Antonio Brown has officially requested a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, it appears the six-time Pro Bowler will be playing in another NFL city next season. We know that Brown’s relationship with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is beyond repair following their late-season spat. Brown’s social media activity has also made clear he wants to move on from the Steelers, with one team in mind. That’s all fine, but we’re here to say Pittsburgh should not give in to Brown’s demands. Here’s why. Brown is still under contract: Pittsburgh has not been one to set a precedent like this. The Steelers could have traded holdout running back Le’Veon Bell prior to the 2018 season. They could have dealt him before October’s trade deadline. They didn’t. Pittsburgh faces the real possibility of losing Bell for nothing in free agency. It’s the risk this team was willing to take to prove a point. Brown’s situation really isn’t much different. Boasting one of the most stable organizations in pro sports, th Read more