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FAT chance as the @sshole can't even coach himself up yet alone "other" receivers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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FAT chance as the @sshole can't even coach himself up yet alone "other" receivers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This........................ Last drug suspension he'll ever get as after that he will disapear from football.
Don't get me wrong as I want him to succeed in the best way but watching at his actions and demeanor, he is headed that path again. I hope NOT and that someone intervenes or he finds solace in his time here and makes the most of it.
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Martavis Bryant’s deactivation is proof that not all diva-like receivers are created equal
Most receivers, including Steelers superstar Antonio Brown, are divas. However, not all, especially the twice-suspended Martavis Bryant, are allowed to act like it.
By Anthony Defeo on October 29, 2017 8:10 am
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Thanks to the social media rumors of him wanting to be traded, the social media realities of him throwing a teammate under the bus, and a media interview in which he told ESPN's Josina Anderson that he wouldn't mind an immediate trade if his role in the offense didn't improve, Steelers receiver Martavis Bryant has been deactivated for this Sunday night's game in Detroit.
After the last two incidents that followed Pittsburgh's 29-14 victory over the Bengals last Sunday—a second-straight win that was accompanied by the drama involving Bryant—one wondered what, if any, punishment head coach Mike Tomlin would hand down to the fourth-year receiver out of Clemson, who’s still working his way back after missing all of 2016 while serving a season-long drug suspension.
While immediately addressing the situation at his weekly press conference on Tuesday, Tomlin put to bed the possibility of a trade by saying Bryant wasn't available for one. And if he wasn't available for a trade, this also likely meant he wasn't going to be cut, either.
As a fan of the Steelers, this made me happy. After all, it doesn’t take a genius to recall and appreciate the difference-maker Bryant was in both 2014 and 2015, when he caught a combined 76 passes and 14 touchdowns in only 21 games.
But I also knew that Bryant's coworkers, many of whom had quickly grown very fond of rookie receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (the teammate Bryant dissed on social media) were probably expecting some sort of disciplinary action to be taken against Bryant.
So, while being deactivated with pay, along with a demotion to the scout team, isn't quite as severe as, say, a suspension without pay, it does send a clear message:
"This isn't your team, Martavis, this is our team (meaning the coaches and the other 52 players)."
I know you might say that, in expressing his frustrations about not getting the football, Bryant was simply behaving like most receivers throughout history.
As evidence of that, I give you this one-time exchange between a legendary former Steelers receiver and his legendary head coach:
"Well, John, we won the game yesterday, how do you feel?"
"To tell you the truth, Chuck, I'm a little pissed off."
"Why?"
"I only caught one pass."
"John, what would you rather have happen, winning the game or catching a bunch of passes?"
"Chuck, I'd like to think we could do both."
That exchange was between Hall of Fame receiver John Stallworth and Hall of Fame head coach Chuck Noll. It occurred one day during the 1979 season, after a victory, and while the team was working to win its fourth Super Bowl title in six years.
So it's not uncommon for any receiver, even a quiet receiver with a humble reputation, to feel extremely frustrated with not being used adequately.
But social media didn't exist in 1979, so this little exchange between John and Chuck wasn't brought to light until Stallworth recalled it on an America's Game episode more than three decades after the fact.
Secondly, it was John Stallworth, a future Hall of Famer, who was frustrated.
In other words, he had some cachet.
Which brings me to the comparisons between Bryant and superstar wideout—the very best in the game—Antonio Brown.
Yes, Brown has been known to throw a tantrum or two when he's not getting enough targets.
One only has to go back a few weeks, when, after quarterback Ben Roethlisberger failed to see him on a play on which he was wide-open, Brown went to the sidelines and tossed a Gatorade cooler in disgust.
"Well, why wasn't Brown disciplined?"—you might be asking.
First of all, a player losing it on the sidelines or getting into it with his teammates and coaches—these things happen all the time in the NFL. Remember the sideline exchange between Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien in 2011? If you watch the clip, you'll hear CBS color analyst Dan Dierdorf say that tempers flare up all the time on NFL sidelines. (This was a narrative that was rarely brought up during the week-long media-frenzy after Brown's sideline meltdown.)
"Yes, but speaking of social media, what about Brown's Facebook Live locker room fiasco following the divisional round victory over the Chiefs on January 15?"
OK, but it's Antonio Brown, a superstar.
Sure, he might sometimes be a pain in the butt, but when has Brown ever gotten into trouble off of the field? When has he failed to give 100 percent on the field? When has he not put in the work necessary to be the very best in the game?
Face it, Brown has a much longer leash on this team than just about anyone not named Roethlisberger. To quote Tomlin when asked about Brown's propensity for drawing 15-yard celebration penalties: "What do you want me to do, bench Antonio Brown?"
In addition to handing out discipline when necessary, Tomlin owes it to his players to give them the best chance to win.
Disciplining Brown, an All-Pro superstar, would hurt those chances significantly.
Benching Bryant, a twice-suspended receiver who’s proven nothing other than his potential, doesn't damage Pittsburgh's chances to win nearly as much.
So, while most receivers exhibit diva-like qualities, not all are allowed to act like divas.
Martavis Bryant is a receiver who has a long way to go before he's allowed to get away with even the slightest diva-like behavior.
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Most receivers, including Steelers superstar Antonio Brown, are divas. However, not all, especially the twice-suspended Martavis Bryant, are allowed to act like it.
By Anthony Defeo on October 29, 2017 8:10 am
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Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images
Thanks to the social media rumors of him wanting to be traded, the social media realities of him throwing a teammate under the bus, and a media interview in which he told ESPN's Josina Anderson that he wouldn't mind an immediate trade if his role in the offense didn't improve, Steelers receiver Martavis Bryant has been deactivated for this Sunday night's game in Detroit.
After the last two incidents that followed Pittsburgh's 29-14 victory over the Bengals last Sunday—a second-straight win that was accompanied by the drama involving Bryant—one wondered what, if any, punishment head coach Mike Tomlin would hand down to the fourth-year receiver out of Clemson, who’s still working his way back after missing all of 2016 while serving a season-long drug suspension.
While immediately addressing the situation at his weekly press conference on Tuesday, Tomlin put to bed the possibility of a trade by saying Bryant wasn't available for one. And if he wasn't available for a trade, this also likely meant he wasn't going to be cut, either.
As a fan of the Steelers, this made me happy. After all, it doesn’t take a genius to recall and appreciate the difference-maker Bryant was in both 2014 and 2015, when he caught a combined 76 passes and 14 touchdowns in only 21 games.
But I also knew that Bryant's coworkers, many of whom had quickly grown very fond of rookie receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (the teammate Bryant dissed on social media) were probably expecting some sort of disciplinary action to be taken against Bryant.
So, while being deactivated with pay, along with a demotion to the scout team, isn't quite as severe as, say, a suspension without pay, it does send a clear message:
"This isn't your team, Martavis, this is our team (meaning the coaches and the other 52 players)."
I know you might say that, in expressing his frustrations about not getting the football, Bryant was simply behaving like most receivers throughout history.
As evidence of that, I give you this one-time exchange between a legendary former Steelers receiver and his legendary head coach:
"Well, John, we won the game yesterday, how do you feel?"
"To tell you the truth, Chuck, I'm a little pissed off."
"Why?"
"I only caught one pass."
"John, what would you rather have happen, winning the game or catching a bunch of passes?"
"Chuck, I'd like to think we could do both."
That exchange was between Hall of Fame receiver John Stallworth and Hall of Fame head coach Chuck Noll. It occurred one day during the 1979 season, after a victory, and while the team was working to win its fourth Super Bowl title in six years.
So it's not uncommon for any receiver, even a quiet receiver with a humble reputation, to feel extremely frustrated with not being used adequately.
But social media didn't exist in 1979, so this little exchange between John and Chuck wasn't brought to light until Stallworth recalled it on an America's Game episode more than three decades after the fact.
Secondly, it was John Stallworth, a future Hall of Famer, who was frustrated.
In other words, he had some cachet.
Which brings me to the comparisons between Bryant and superstar wideout—the very best in the game—Antonio Brown.
Yes, Brown has been known to throw a tantrum or two when he's not getting enough targets.
One only has to go back a few weeks, when, after quarterback Ben Roethlisberger failed to see him on a play on which he was wide-open, Brown went to the sidelines and tossed a Gatorade cooler in disgust.
"Well, why wasn't Brown disciplined?"—you might be asking.
First of all, a player losing it on the sidelines or getting into it with his teammates and coaches—these things happen all the time in the NFL. Remember the sideline exchange between Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien in 2011? If you watch the clip, you'll hear CBS color analyst Dan Dierdorf say that tempers flare up all the time on NFL sidelines. (This was a narrative that was rarely brought up during the week-long media-frenzy after Brown's sideline meltdown.)
"Yes, but speaking of social media, what about Brown's Facebook Live locker room fiasco following the divisional round victory over the Chiefs on January 15?"
OK, but it's Antonio Brown, a superstar.
Sure, he might sometimes be a pain in the butt, but when has Brown ever gotten into trouble off of the field? When has he failed to give 100 percent on the field? When has he not put in the work necessary to be the very best in the game?
Face it, Brown has a much longer leash on this team than just about anyone not named Roethlisberger. To quote Tomlin when asked about Brown's propensity for drawing 15-yard celebration penalties: "What do you want me to do, bench Antonio Brown?"
In addition to handing out discipline when necessary, Tomlin owes it to his players to give them the best chance to win.
Disciplining Brown, an All-Pro superstar, would hurt those chances significantly.
Benching Bryant, a twice-suspended receiver who’s proven nothing other than his potential, doesn't damage Pittsburgh's chances to win nearly as much.
So, while most receivers exhibit diva-like qualities, not all are allowed to act like divas.
Martavis Bryant is a receiver who has a long way to go before he's allowed to get away with even the slightest diva-like behavior.
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GREAT read antdrewjosh but "john" vs Martavious is a whole different thingy. John handled it like a mature adult where as Martavious hasn't quite lived up to the MATURE or the ADULT handling of this. Also how many times did JOHN get suspended for drug use??????
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Definitely not comparing them as individuals more just the position. More saying how WRs are. Their mental make up. They want the ball. Hopefully Bryant learns from this and comes back ready to contribute and make some plays
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And now Rappaport tweeting Steelers will entertain trade offers this week. While Tomlin and Art 2 both have stated he's not up for trade. Being a sports journalist nowadays means all you need is a Twitter account. What a tool.
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The only reason you trade him is because of the distraction. With his history and poor performance this year, the best they would probably get is a conditional 6th or 7th round pick. So, why bother trading him.
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If someone went crazy and offered me a 2nd Rounder for him, I'd jump all over it....as long as it's someone other than New England. If they called I'd tell them I want their next three 1st Rounders.
That ******* blocked me on Twitter when he did the fake Ben trade rumors. #CrapSheet
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I mean they'd be dumb to not at least entertain trade offers. It doesn't mean they'll trade him during the season. They could also use these talks as a starting point for moving him during the offseason.
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As someone said above...if a team offers something crazy move him along. Such high hopes for this kid for this season by everyone. Who would have guessed it would be at this point now.
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The thing he is forgetting is what actually got him to this level. He is taking for granted the core of his professional existance. He doesn't feel he has to be accountable and His entitlement along "life's" path has contributed all around. Martavious Bryant has the tools to be an exceptional WR. Think about that as we allready have two unbelievable talents in that regards (Brown & Bell). The thing is everyoine is waiting for the switch to magically turn on and until Martavious hits what he himself perceives as ABSOLUTE rock bottom, that switch will allways be off. How do the STEELERS assist him in this journey.........................time & himself will ONLY tell.
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I will go on record to say moving him at this time is dumb. Too much talent and very little return. Unless its a player for player trade
Really really dumb.
Extremely.
You just don't deplete your depth unless the refrigerator is stocked and loaded.
Our fridge is looking a little bare in the playmaker department. TE included.
Like I said in multiple threads you have to get a WR for him. A player for a player...............
Seattle may trade Graham..would that interest you?
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I don't think it is dumb. If the offer is right you do it. Do you think he will be putting up any type of big numbers the rest of the season? Do you think he will somehow get faster? Catch better? Do you think his attitude will be better next season? If so for how long? With the whole off season thinking about this season is there a chance he goes back to smoking? To many questions not to at least take offers. It would be DUMB not to.
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Except Bryant has been everything but a play maker this season. Hunter has made as many plays at this point.
Only if you wanted to move Jesse or Grimble. Not for Bryant.
We need a outside presence opposite Antonio.
Forget all the nonsense for a moment what do you think his talent is worth. For me no less then a three. We wont get close to that. For a player i maybe interested.. we may need him. Injuries do happen
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How old is Graham?? I don't know much about him??
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Still doesn't matter you don't cut off your foot when your toe has necrosis.
Bryant is still a option a possible to return to form.
You take that possible away and you are left with less than that.
Hunter.
I for one don't want to put all my eggs in a basket in regards to that unknown.........
Doing more reading looks like it may not work cap wise either.. he's 30
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What you are missing is Bryant has not been that outside presence. For all but half the season. Might as well roll the dice and see what Hunter can give you. Can it be any worse than a screen or two that Bryant gets every game. Or the one yard drag he seems to do also. the occasional 8 yd out. He has done nothing down the field. Has a issue shaking anyone. Usually only single coverage. Simply nothing. Not saying I'm for moving him but it isn't a stupid idea to take offers. Bryant has given us nothing to date except his personal drama.
Just cause he hasnt caught the football he still provides a presence other teams must prepare for IMO. Hunter doesnt do that i dont think.
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So we go on hoping Bryant who has been gone from football for all but 2 years and hope he returns to form? Really? For 1/2 a season he has done nothing. Hunter will get a shot to see if he get more playing time tonite. I hope he makes the best of it. I have given Bryant the benefit of the doubt for 3 and a half years. I could careless if he ever suits up again....yet hope he come back to form of two years ago. Most likely a pipe dream. Thing is Bryant will be back in two week for another shot. The Steelers handed him the number 2 WR spot when he was reinstated. Never had to do anything to earn it back. We got exactly what he actually earned. Nothing.
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