Antonio Brown Needs Food
April 17th, 2021
Cutting bait or fishing?
So what are we to make from furniture-tossing, bicycle-throwing free agent Bucs receiver Antonio Brown’s latest social media plunge?
The last we saw publicly of Brown, outside of his cryptic if not taunting social media posts, was him bro-hugging Bucs teammates as red, pewter and white confetti filled the air over The Licht House field when the Bucs won their second Super Bowl trophy.
Though he hasn’t done much Twittering and posting on Instagram since, Brown has done enough to get Bucs fans’ attention.
There was Brown posting “Sign @AB” on the Bucs’ Instagram page highlighting all the veterans that returned for Tampa Bay. Then there was the video soon after of Brown seemingly taunting the Bucs by working out with receiver-needy Crows quarterback Lamar Jackson.
It was as if Brown was telling Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht, “Better hurry up and sweeten your offer(s).”
Brown, however, is still a free (agent) man looking for work. And he’s back to his cryptic messages that you could interpret to either mean he’s waving goodbye or is capitulating to Licht’s contract offers.
Thursday on Instagram, Brown posted the following:
There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel #callgod #igottaeat
The way Joe looks at it, Brown might want to put ink to paper fairly soon if he really wants to chase another ring with his devout friend, park-violating, home-invading, NFLPA-ignoring, down-forgetting, handshake-stiffing, jet-ski-losing, biscuit-baking, tequila-shooting, smartphone-phobic, waffle-grilling, trophy-throwing, roller-coaster-scared, Bucs-Super-Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady.
If Licht goes out a week from next Thursday and drafts, say, Ole Miss receiver Elijah Moore, it’s very possible Licht pulls those contract offers off the table.
April 17th, 2021 at 12:10 am
Ahhh
I think its his last move to try and get more money
No worries
I keep hearing seahwaks but they just gave a receiver a decent contract
Plus they already have a beast
And they can draft another young receiver. One of best classes of receivers this year.
He knows he has life cause of bucs who no one else gave him a shot at returning to NFL. He has cases pending
He will resign …cause bucs have leverage now
I hope he is a buc
April 17th, 2021 at 12:13 am
I want to wait as long as possible to sign this guy. Only for a 1 year contract for low money. He is 1 offseason incident away from not being available for 8 games. That is really the only downside to him, but it is enough to have 25-30 teams uninterested
April 17th, 2021 at 12:20 am
I would love to re-sign AB but I’m also with you GODLOVESBUCS I want to wait as long as possible
April 17th, 2021 at 12:22 am
I don’t think Licht will pull the offer even if we get Moore ’cause we always want more but AB is not going to get more money that is clear. Although the guy wants to play with Brady, its a stud, played well last season and deserves a raise, it won’t happen because he’s haunted by his past decisions. I hope AB can digest the truth and hopefully he does well with his decision wherever he lands, hopefully in Tampa. One more year of hard work and discipline and he may clean his karma. One more AB…
April 17th, 2021 at 12:38 am
He was really good for us last season and I hope he gets resigned
April 17th, 2021 at 12:39 am
Q: How is one of the best WR IN THE WORLD unsigned?
A: Everyone knows the dude is nuts.
It ain’t rocket surgery people.
AB puts the AB in ABnormal.
April 17th, 2021 at 12:47 am
Trust Licht.
Yeah, Brown is good, but only worth a certain price for the headaches.
I believe something is coming down the pike as far as future issues of AB.
April 17th, 2021 at 12:57 am
All the players know the score too. And they know the dude, they have all seen glimpses of his alter ego even if only for a second. “Waitin’ on you bro” from Devin White. That’s enough for me.
April 17th, 2021 at 2:30 am
Bucs first 8 games without AB
6-2
Bucs record in the two games AB missed in the playoffs
2-0
They were 7-3 with AB
They were 8-2 without him.
April 17th, 2021 at 2:46 am
Sounds like he has signed or is getting ready to sign
April 17th, 2021 at 3:05 am
It’s tough to live like a monk at Brady’s home during last season and expect to not get into a little trouble once you’re back on the street if you’re Antonio Brown. He needs deep immersive structure which Brady gave him to stay focused and on the straight and narrow otherwise he’ll think he’s getting screwed by the Bucs with their current offer. It worked last year, just not sure he’ll be happy with a similar deal and restrictions again this year.
April 17th, 2021 at 4:14 am
Agree with the amateur psychoanalysis of Peter Clemenza.
April 17th, 2021 at 5:45 am
He’s that extra piece of pie that a person usually doesn’t need but eats it anyway and feels sick after. Dont eat it. Thanks AB. Add a rookie Bucs!
April 17th, 2021 at 5:49 am
Why don’t you admit ur jealous of him about something. I wouldn’t give a damn if he partied every night in Ybor. Catch the ball and let’s get another ring. Oh and Trump lost too.
April 17th, 2021 at 6:08 am
I still seem to be missing something in the AB discussion. Bucs purportedly have an offer(s) on the table to AB. Apparently AB wants more. Bucs holding fast. Must be missing something here; this is a simple negotiation.
The ball’s in AB’s court it seems. He can either take the offer OR not. Bucs aren’t in a salary CAP position to overspend on 1 receiver when we’ve got an excellent arsenal of weapons already signed. If AB wants to hold out for more money and perhaps miss the boat (draft is right around the corner) then that’s on HIM.
April 17th, 2021 at 6:11 am
Sit down and shut is the advice his agent has told him, nothing is going to happen until the draft is over, Bucs or anyone else!
April 17th, 2021 at 6:12 am
Most of you, Buc. Fans know nothing about sports. Wow you won’t win a super bowl without AB no parade, no trophy, no rings back to back. Terrible terrible fans.
April 17th, 2021 at 7:02 am
It’s time to poop or get off the pot. If it’s not done by draft night, tell him to screw
April 17th, 2021 at 7:09 am
I really like this guy – he had a fine year. But agree that this soap opera has gone on too long. A deadline at draft time (as many here have suggested) seems quite in order.
April 17th, 2021 at 7:31 am
Browns just released Sheldon Richardson. I’d rather have him.
April 17th, 2021 at 8:05 am
If he’s gotta eat I suggest not hanging out with the Saints dline. They ain’t got none.
April 17th, 2021 at 8:11 am
Besides being a great wide receiver AB has put his best foot forward to be a team player. He did contribute to their Champion Season. Hope he comes back, the only way he’ll hurt the team is if he goes off the rails. This team has enough support to keep him on them. GO BUCS!
April 17th, 2021 at 8:47 am
Hope they sign him.
April 17th, 2021 at 8:48 am
Hold on, what in the world is rocket surgery?
I’ve heard of nuclear medicine, but rocket surgery?
I believe the saying is, “It ain’t rocket science.”
April 17th, 2021 at 8:52 am
AB makes the Bucs better, to that there is no question.
However, the Bucs don’t NEED AB. Tyler Johnson, Scooter, and a combo of rookie/vet could make up for his production.
I’ll say it again. There is ZERO question that AB is a great WR. Do we really need him? IMO, no. Are we better with him? IMO, yes.
I hope that clears it up!
April 17th, 2021 at 8:56 am
They’re likely offering something like 1.5 million, which is chicken feed compared to what he used to get. Has to be humbling, and if that guy is ANYthing, humble isn’t it
April 17th, 2021 at 9:14 am
Elijah could be the stud return man we need. And an excellent speed receiver.
April 17th, 2021 at 9:26 am
In the Bucs offer, if he signs, I hope there is a clause that when Dec. rolls around and he is not available because of pending lawsuit, no payments are made after that.
April 17th, 2021 at 9:30 am
Only if Brady is still willing to be ABs 24/7 shrink. Not sure Tom wants that burden again. Coming back cheap with a bad attitude could be a problem.
April 17th, 2021 at 9:49 am
Antonio has great talent being with Tom Brady and the Bucs in the future because he is liked by every player on the team with great respect. If he does not take the offer from the Bucs he could have a miserable year with another team!
April 17th, 2021 at 9:51 am
The Bucs should have a rocket surgeon do a full nuclear medical scan on Browns ABnormal brain before signing him🤯
April 17th, 2021 at 9:55 am
“Arians and Brown cant stand and hates each other
2 Narcissists in 1 room
Arians doesnt want him back”
Kobe Faker
April 17th, 2021 at 10:24 am
Smh, Wow, trolling is a lot harder after a super bowl win huh Kobe. You need to do better than that bro. Good luck
April 17th, 2021 at 10:55 am
I hate it when a pro athlete says they have to put food on the table or they need to feed their family. If y’all don’t have any money for that it’s your own damn fault.
April 17th, 2021 at 11:17 am
Good riddance.
April 17th, 2021 at 11:24 am
I understand he’s really dynamic and really good still but I just feel the Bucs are loaded and ready to go.
I really want to see Johnson and Miller get more opportunities, so at this point, I don’t really care if they sign him or not.
April 17th, 2021 at 11:43 am
That light in the tunnel is freight train loaded with fresh college receivers looking for a home
April 17th, 2021 at 12:18 pm
I think he wants 2 years and Licht is offering 1. That maybe the sticking point ya can’t let this guy gain control. Too bad.he is an awesome athlete/receiver. Who with a game time decision knee injury comes back after 1 1/2 games and lights it up in the SB? AB does get er done.
April 17th, 2021 at 12:29 pm
This team can easily survive without AB. It is AB’s decision…. as it was when he threw furniture off the side of a building. Decisions have consequences. He should thank God there is an offer on the table…. #my2cents
April 17th, 2021 at 12:41 pm
1.5. Is not chicken feed. 1.5 mill will feed u for awhile. Take it or walk.
April 17th, 2021 at 12:44 pm
Lambchop, he’s combining it ain’t rocket science with it ain’t brain surgery. Like does the pope s*#t in the woods.
April 17th, 2021 at 12:45 pm
7 time super bowl winning, quarter back…on 2 different teams, model married, kid having, Tom Brady., Kansas City beating, trek hill stopping, winning again, Bucs quarterbacking, back to back super bowling, takes bad team makes a winning, Tom brady!!!!!!
April 17th, 2021 at 12:56 pm
U know as soon as he gets his money ur going too get AB not Antonio Brown….AB stands for ass butt.
April 17th, 2021 at 1:43 pm
I guess you have to convert to a religion to get a second chance on this site. He has done absolutely nothing wrong as a Buc and like a Buc. There are so many degenerate personalities in the NFL, he is just one of them. Give the guy a break until he burns the Bucs then bitch.
April 17th, 2021 at 1:45 pm
I don’t think he has proven that he won’t go back to his old antics. He should sign and go another year with the bucs to show he can be mature and stay on the straight and narrow path. We don’t know what is going to happen when he goes to court in December for his past bs. He should sign with the bucs and prove to the nfl that he is worthy to be in the nfl. He has the talent no question about that and Brady is keeping a close eye on him. But if he goes to another team he could get into trouble again and his nfl career could be over permanently. It was to short a season for him to prove that he won’t fall back to his old ways again. I think if he stays with the bucs and behaves himself and helps the bucs win another title then he could be one of the top paid receivers in the nfl. Then he can ask for a big pay check and who knows maybe Tampa bay will just have to pay more to keep him for themselves. There is to much at stake to offer him more at this moment.
April 17th, 2021 at 3:09 pm
THE TRUTH Says:
April 17th, 2021 at 6:12 am
Most of you, Buc. Fans know nothing about sports. Wow you won’t win a super bowl without AB no parade, no trophy, no rings back to back. Terrible terrible fans.
……………….
LOL 8 and 2 withOUT AB
7 and 2 WITH AB
TRUTH!
April 17th, 2021 at 3:10 pm
*7 and 3 WITH AB
April 17th, 2021 at 3:11 pm
[Until a Bucs player stands in front of a judge and is convicted by a jury — or a judge — of this charge, this won’t fly on JoeBucsFan.com unless you are willing to pay all of Joe’s legal fees and penalties. Especially when a guy by the handle of “Anonymous” types this. Sorry. — Joe]
April 17th, 2021 at 3:16 pm
Pretty damn sure my Wife & I could “eat” VERY well for more than only one year with whatever the Bucs are offering him . Plus he might not be available during the Playoffs if his pending Court case goes against him and he gets suspended again . That’s the #1 reason other Teams haven’t offered him anything . Too big of a risk ! Like the saying goes “A bird in hand is worth two in a bush”.
April 17th, 2021 at 4:29 pm
I think Tom Brady not tweeting on this subject means it’s up to AB and he’s not going to try to influence negotiations.
April 17th, 2021 at 5:20 pm
Tampa should sign AB if they want to win the Super Bowl.
April 17th, 2021 at 5:43 pm
Fake Kobe says: ‘Arians and Brown cant stand and hates each other.” Where did that come from? And, oh by the way, when trolling, try to make a statement that makes sense.
April 17th, 2021 at 6:30 pm
AB is better off getting another ring, than another million. These accolades pay off for the duration…which are not far away for thirty something AB. Just sayin…
April 17th, 2021 at 6:38 pm
Hopefully the 2 sides get it worked out. Some of this is hilarious. Madden and fantasy football makes people think they’re GMs . Your not replacing AB with Scottie and Tyler combined let alone some college receiver. Lol. Clueless. With that said I like Tyler and Scottie both . They’re just not AB.
April 17th, 2021 at 9:45 pm
I don’t know why I read every word of the ridiculous over the top, consistent, adjectives in fact for Tom Brady and Peter King. But I do and every single time I feel the need to acknowledge that you won this round again Joe. One of these days I’ll speed by all the fluffy, yet accurate quips to the heart of the matter. You won this round….again.
April 17th, 2021 at 11:12 pm
Tom Lamphier, Well said.
April 18th, 2021 at 7:16 am
Everyone has at least one skeleton in their closet, just cause AB is one of the greats his r made public.get over it already!
April 18th, 2021 at 8:58 am
A shame Tom gave ab a trophy. He is a ghetto bird. That’s all!
April 18th, 2021 at 2:08 pm
You are a chump JoeBuck
AB was a major cogg in helping us win the SB yet you trash him at every turn
I’m done with your ignorant blog
April 19th, 2021 at 5:30 pm
Let’s not forget who caught a TD in the Super Bowl already pay the man a fair 1 year contract he has to know teams won’t offer him more than a year so make as much as you can every year . There’s no stability there but , he might have given that all up from all the trouble he’s been associated with .
April 21st, 2021 at 2:42 am
The only thing I would like to say is that I heard a little rumor that a very good wr has failed a physical. Now I’m definitely not a rocket surgeon or nothing like that However I don’t see any elite athlete in the league just failing any type of physical. My thoughts are maybe someone would “throw” a physical and “retire”. I am thinking maybe a failed physical and “retirement “ is a very good way to get out of your contract. Maybe a little bit of Tomfoolery happening in this situation and might be a good plan to be continued. 🤞