Today Is Why Bucs Got Antonio Brown
January 3rd, 2021
Look, Joe was suspicious when the Bucs signed furniture-tossing, bicycle-throwing receiver Antonio Brown.
Maybe an hour after the Bucs beat the Dixie Chicks to clinch the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoffs, it’s easy for Joe to understand fully why the Bucs signed Brown.
Joe was worried about team chemistry with Brown around. The guy is an All-World talent and was on his way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame before he lost his damn mind.
When Mike Evans injured his knee in a wet end zone of the Stadium on Dale Mabry Highway, it became obvious why park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring, down-forgetting, handshake-stiffing, jet-ski-losing, biscuit-baking Bucs quarterback Tom Brady wanted Brown so bad.
With Evans on the shelf, Brown (and Chris Godwin) went nuts today. Brown easily had his best day for Tampa Bay, and he even had one of his highlight catches in the corner of the end zone just like the old days.
After the game, Bucco Bruce Arians explained he wasn’t too worried about who would pick up the slack for Evans.
“We have weapons,” Arian said. “But obviously, Mike is special.”
Arians said Evans reminds him of Vita Vea, he is so good that he is two players wrapped up in the body of one.
Brown ended the game with 11 catches for 138 yards and a touchdown.
And, oh by the way, to the best of Joe’s knowledge, Brown has behaved very well since joining the Bucs. Joe is sure as hell glad the Bucs have AB now.
Wow!! Toss a couch!!!
— JoeBucsFan (@JoeBucsFan) January 3, 2021
Don’t look now, but…
Antonio Brown with a TD in 3 straight games
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January 3rd, 2021 at 5:21 pm
For all those who screamed we didn’t need AB……..we have made Antonio great again….MAGA
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:24 pm
And Scotty Miller needs to up his game
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:25 pm
The Chicago Bears game is why the team got AB. In that game you had no Godwin, Evans and the INT-machine Scotty Miller were both injured and didn’t practice all week, so your offense was based around Tyler Johnson – who himself played fine, but you can’t have a 5th rounder as your top WR against a good defense. Also in that game Gronk wasn’t fully in shape yet, he looked really sluggish in that game and OJ was out.
There was only one all-pro WR just sitting at home not doing anything – and the Bucs needed him because of all the injures. Also because Godwin and Evans both missed games to end 2019 and not even Tom Brady is winning when you’re starting J Watson.
Anyways, I was right as usual, this was a great signing – at least so far. If Evans does miss a game, this is why having a quality 3rd WR is such a big deal. Just think if the INT-machine Scotty Miller was starting for us, how scary that would be. Ugh.
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:25 pm
He is just about tuned up and ready to burst on the playoff scene. Brings some cat like moves in the YAC game… all and the roster is in good shape going into next week. NYG would be full circle pulling off a win next week
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:26 pm
Thankful common sense prevailed at the time when they signed AB. All the negative talk about why this and why that, despite the fact the Bucs WR’s were a walking mash unit. Get Well Mike. BTW Brady was a few inches away from 7 tds today, Not Bad by the for 43yr Old G-O-A-T GO BUCS!!!
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:26 pm
Frankinthe813 – Scotty is who he is, a 4th WR deep ball threat, the issue is with people who think he’s more than that, he’s not. It’s just like the people who thought Humphries was more than a 4th WR, he wasn’t. Being 4th WRs mean they’re a matchup problem for defenses, but as #3 WRs they’re average at best, and as #2 WRs, they kill your offense and bring it to a halt.
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:30 pm
I agree, ME13 dropped one and if Brate doesn’t fall down he would of had a TD
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:31 pm
You sounded like someone who wanted to stir up controversy for wen hits when you were complaining earlier. You’re very calculated and I don’t even think you believed what you were saying.
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:36 pm
Not worried about receiver a bit Tyler Johnson can ball too when he gets a chance. Watson is solid too.
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:37 pm
Munch, “I was right as usual.” You sure weren’t right slobbing the knob of Jay Miss all these years. We now have a QB who knows how to spread the ball around and get the most out of all his receivers. We no longer have the 3rd string TO machine.
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:38 pm
“And, oh by the way, to the best of Joe’s knowledge, Brown has behaved very well since joining the Bucs. Joe is sure as hell glad the Bucs have AB now.” Yes and so is many fans that have witnessed the ongoing dumpster fire this team had been mostly for the last 17 years since they last won the Super Bowl. If they protect Brady they have a shot to play in the Super Bowl, if they do not protect Brady no shot. GO BUCS!!!!
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:39 pm
Alvin Scissors Harper – LOL! You’re still talking about Winston? Talk about your mentally deranged d-bags. Meanwhile you wanted Teddy Bridgewater as the team’s QB…
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:41 pm
Very smart move, by the way AB had 2 tds not 1. Check yo stat sheet Joe!!!🤣😂🤣😂🤣
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:41 pm
I believe Antonio Brown to the Bucs may be one of the greatest FA acquisition values in NFL history.
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:49 pm
Put down the pint, Joe. AB had two awesome TDs
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:54 pm
When the Bucs signed AB I was super skeptical as holy crap we don’t want to screw up the team chemistry but understood the fragility of the WR position as it was at that time. Kudo’s to Licht as he has been a good soldier and his talent speaks for itself. @frankinthe813 good call as I sense Scotty will see what he can become in AB. Scotty has improved his game so much from jumping up to catch the ball when did not have to where he is today. Sometimes it takes an example to show what you can become when you have not seen it before.
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:57 pm
Antonio Brown? You mean the Coach Tomlin broadcasting, Roethlisberger arguing, training camp missing, cryotherapy injuring, helmet banning, grievance filing, Mayock instigating, bicycle throwing guy? The guy that has been a model citizen since he’s been in Tampa? Yeah. I’m good with him.
January 3rd, 2021 at 5:57 pm
AB is playing like when he tore up defenses for the Steelers, Chris Godwin is playing like he was last year before he got hurt, then there’s Gronk, Jones, and pray to God ME recovers fast. Think about, what team in their right mind wants to play against Tom Brady and this loaded arsenal. Remaining NFL teams.. there’s a new sheriff in town and he’s not knocking on your door.. he’s KICKING IT IN!!!
GO BUCS!!!!
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:05 pm
That AB catch and run for a TD was probably the first one we have had since JW hit CG in the ATL game last year
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:07 pm
Maybe you can retire his stupid nicknames too?
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:07 pm
BL as a playcaller and ROJO at RB have both improved a lot since they 1st got here.
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:16 pm
I was for signing him from the start….as a good insurance policy, based upon the beat up receiving core. The way it is turning out, he is a great insurance policy that can step in and help keep the passing game rolling. And if Evans can come back by the second playoff game, it could be a great boost to the team.
January 3rd, 2021 at 6:28 pm
MABGA !
January 3rd, 2021 at 7:28 pm
And with Miller looking still like a future stud? Yeah, that position is solid.
January 3rd, 2021 at 7:55 pm
Largely because of ME and CG the receivers have remained a tight group and kudos to AB as well. I noticed he gave Scottie a hand slap as they traded places running out onto the field.
I think AB has fit in perhaps even better than expected.
January 3rd, 2021 at 7:58 pm
Hitting his stride at the right time.
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:05 pm
Not mentioned yet is the Brady-AB relationship which brought AB to the Patriots albeit for only one game due to off field personal conduct. Brady influenced the decision to bring AB to the Bucs and put him in his own house. Guaranteed that Brady, AB and Gronk had The Talk.
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:35 pm
It never made sense to be concerned about team chemistry when 1) they’d just cut him 2) he knew he’d never play again if that happened 3) Tom freakin’ Brady wasn’t gonna put up with any nonsense, especially since it was his name on the line for the signing.
January 3rd, 2021 at 9:32 pm
Joe… AB had 2 TDS today not 1 Cmon man!!
January 3rd, 2021 at 11:35 pm
Joe called it the Stadium on Dale Mabry! Did this escape you all? No longer the Den of Depression as he promised!!