Trade: [OAK/PIT] Antonio Brown for 3rd and 5th round pick

[John Price]

No, not really. Yes he is crazy talented. But the guy is a major distraction on and off the field. I think the room will be better with Brown and Bell gone. Ben doesn’t have to worry about forcing in to Brown half a dozen times a game and dealing with temper tantrums when he doesn’t get his way.
I don’t think offense will be the issue. Defensive depth and coaching will be more of an issue

Oh yeah? Who's going to replace his production in 2019?

Before, you had Juju And Brown. Now you just have Juju.

 

[K Fleur]

No steeler is going to flat out replace Brown’s production. A more organic and less forced offense might not be a bad thing though. Plus the Steelers never won shit with AB’s production so what did it really matter?

The biggest problem with the Steelers is the idiot coach they just gave an extension.

 

[John Price]

That idiot coach is one of the best coaches in the league. (if you're talking Tomlin)

 

[rangerssharks414]

That idiot coach is one of the best coaches in the league. (if you're talking Tomlin)

Tomlin is a terrible coach. Just because he has a good win-loss record doesn't mean he's a good coach.

 

[Shockmaster]

Oh yeah? Who's going to replace his production in 2019?

Before, you had Juju And Brown. Now you just have Juju.

It'll be the same as when Holmes and Wallace left - somebody else, or a group effort. That's how it is when you have a future HoF QB.

 

[SouthGeorge]

Big Ben never put up big stats until AB arrived though. Still a very good QB though before him, but AB wasn't a product of Big Ben.

4,300 yards in 2009 without AB. Only had more yards twice with AB. They've also got more pass happy over the years. Partly to appease AB and his stat hungry self. People are going to realized how good Ben really is this year.

 

[John Price]

Tomlin is a terrible coach. Just because he has a good win-loss record doesn't mean he's a good coach.

he's one of the best coaches in the league

 

[K Fleur]

That idiot coach is one of the best coaches in the league. (if you're talking Tomlin)

Oh man... There is nothing Steelers related for us to talk about.

 

[rangerssharks414]

he's one of the best coaches in the league

I guess we'll have to disagree.

 

[PhillyWings]

That idiot coach is one of the best coaches in the league. (if you're talking Tomlin)

Sure if your goal is be mediocre every year.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Oh yeah? Who's going to replace his production in 2019?

Before, you had Juju And Brown. Now you just have Juju.

I never said no one player can. But as a team effort why not?
I never questioned his talent. Just whats above the shoulders

 

[Pestilence]

Sure if your goal is be mediocre every year.

Last ten years or so I think Steelers have the second most wins behind Pats.

 

[John Price]

Last ten years or so I think Steelers have the second most wins behind Pats.

Yup

The Tomlin hate makes no sense. Steelers fans getting cocky!!

 

[DaBadGuy316]

Hes back baby!

 

[rangerssharks414]

Yup

The Tomlin hate makes no sense. Steelers fans getting cocky!!

I'm not a Steelers fan, and I still think he's a lousy coach.

Anyway, I think Brown is still an elite WR. I think if anything, the lack of a supporting cast will hurt Brown if you're considering him for a fantasy league.

 

[John Price]

I'm not a Steelers fan, and I still think he's a lousy coach.

Anyway, I think Brown is still an elite WR. I think if anything, the lack of a supporting cast will hurt Brown if you're considering him for a fantasy league.

You haven't really given a reason why. They win games and consistently make the playoffs.

Then again people want Sullivan fired

 

[Unholy Diver]

Yup

The Tomlin hate makes no sense. Steelers fans getting cocky!!

I am a Steelers fan and I would say its more of being spoiled than cocky, I like Tomlin, he has been very successful since coming here, 6 divisions and 8 playoffs in 12 years, there are a lot of teams that would kill for that kind of "mediocrity"

Tomlin certainly has his warts, but considering that the organization is not one to overpay for a "sexy" hire like a Reid, or Harbaugh, or Gruden, they are really not going to do much better. His biggest sin is the inability to beat Belichick in a meaningful game.

 

[rangerssharks414]

You haven't really given a reason why. They win games and consistently make the playoffs.

Then again people want Sullivan fired

I feel like he isn't a good in-game coach. Off the top of my head, he doesn't use his challenges wisely. He makes silly fourth down decisions whether or not to go for it, kick a field goal or punt. The Steelers win even though he isn't a good coach. Now, I don't know what goes on behind the scenes. Maybe he's a really good motivator. Maybe he holds good practices. But when it comes to in-game coaching, I don't think he's any good.

 

[rangerssharks414]

Just looked it up... Tomlin hasn't won a challenge (including the playoffs) since the 2016 season.

Again, back to Brown for a sec, sure, he's a matchup nightmare and an elite receiver, but he's just too big of a distraction that I'm not sure if I'd want him on my team.

 

[John Price]

I feel like he isn't a good in-game coach. Off the top of my head, he doesn't use his challenges wisely. He makes silly fourth down decisions whether or not to go for it, kick a field goal or punt. The Steelers win even though he isn't a good coach. Now, I don't know what goes on behind the scenes. Maybe he's a really good motivator. Maybe he holds good practices. But when it comes to in-game coaching, I don't think he's any good.

He plays to win with the fourth down decisions but we've digressed long enough. Let's just disagree because he wins games.

 

[Halladay]

I don't think Tomlin is a terrible head coach but his seat should be hot. You could do much worse in a coach in the NFL.

In regards to Brown, he will play. Unless he wants give back all that money.

 

[justafan22]

I don't think Tomlin is a terrible head coach but his seat should be hot. You could do much worse in a coach in the NFL.

In regards to Brown, he will play. Unless he wants give back all that money.

Tomlin is Andy Reid with a ring.

 

[Avs_19]

I thought AB's little fit over the helmet was over but apparently not.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

What a baby.

 

[rangerssharks414]

Jeez, he really might forfeit at least $30M over a football helmet...