The controversial life of ex-NFL star Antonio Brown continues to make headlines. After being accused of not paying child support, his stint as the owner of the National Arena League team the Albany Empire, has also suffered a massive setback. Players, including former HC Damon Ware, have accused AB of ruining the reputation and stature of the franchise after acquiring 95 percent ownership of the team. It is not quite the debut AB would have wished for as an owner.
After the recent controversial saga came to light, an ex-NFL player came forward, criticizing whatever is going down in Albany. Former DT Marcellus Wiley comes up to share his opinion on the Albany controversy AB finds himself in.
Marcellus Wiley not impressed with Antonio Brown
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Wiley has himself made millions from his career in the NFL, amassing a net worth of $40 million. So when the news of AB’s dismal run as an owner came to light, it left him feeling unimpressed. Talking about the situation in the latest episode of the Marcellus Wiley show, the former DT stated that he would not like to be a part of the team with AB as the owner.
Further speaking about the controversy, he also said that not getting paid for playing is a problem for any employed person. He talked about how the organization feels that Antonio Brown is “already running the organization into the ground. Under the ground, six feet deep” The franchise had back-to-back championships before AB’s acquisition as the owner. This season, they have a 1-2 start, not something they would expect of themselves as champions.
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AB is no stranger to controversies, and it seems like his controversial lifestyle is seeping into his career as a franchise owner in the NAL.
The Albany Empire dilemma
Recent reports emerged as accusations piled up against Antonio Brown for being a tyrannical leader of the franchise. According to reports, players have not received their payments for the last two games they played in April. Furthermore, reports also claimed that players and the former HC were not allowed into their hotel room after the orders came from Brown. He also recently shared a tweet that seemed to be a cryptic response to all the accusations made against him.
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Apart from this, Brown has also come forward in re-signing former HC Tom Menas, which did not receive the appeal it should have from fans. While the team continues its struggle toward stability, fans will be hoping for things to simmer down, so that the Albany Empire can carry forward their championship mentality into writing another title to their name in the league.
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