Ever since the dramatic dismissal, wide receiver Antonio Brown has indeed been extremely active in rendering news waves. The former Buccaneers player abruptly exited in the middle of a game and has been vocal about it since then. However, his subsequent media notice is for a different reason. The pricey receivers’ contract arrangements have perplexed him in recent days. This also leads to a significant debate over his worth as an athlete in the sport.
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Antonio Brown is spending his time away from the NFL focused on certain commitments. The athlete has a big music career and also represents Donda Sports as President. Even though the athlete is hurt, it doesn’t mop out the prospect of him not returning to the NFL, since he expresses strong enthusiasm for doing so.
Big-Money Contracts make the WR baffled
Antonio Brown appears for an interview with TMZ Sports Show on FS1. While he talks about various subjects, he hollers over other wide receivers getting large contracts. He can’t help but question how he has so far not landed his multimillion-dollar contract yet.
He mentioned during the interview, “I still feel like I can put up big numbers, and I see what these guys are getting paid. I just wonder why my value isn’t being upheld as the same.”
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Browns’ comments may reflect the fact over the Multi-Million dollar deal made available for Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill during the offseason. While some people may consider it as criticism, one cannot view this assertion as a jab, since Antonio Brown believes they are deserving of all that.
Further in the interview, Antonio expresses his gratitude to the wideouts, stating that he is happy and thankful. They went one step farther and raised their pricing. He’s also thankful that all those guys are getting the treatment they deserve.
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While he mentions being a “player first,” the free-agent athlete hasn’t had ankle surgery yet, and won’t unless a franchise guarantees to sign him, according to TMZ Sports.
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Is Antonio Brown entitled to a megadeal?
Brown’s athletic ability on the field is undeniable. His on-field output and abilities place him among the league’s best wide receivers. Brown has a long and illustrious career that began in 2010. The athlete has 83 receiving touchdowns and 12,291 receiving yards.
It’s possible that perhaps the issue derives from clubs’ hesitancy to overlook what transpired in Tampa. Even though the league often guarantees a player’s subsequent opportunity, it is yet to see which organization provides the convenience to thrive once again in the league.
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