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Probs in Pittsburgh Mar 15, 2019 9:14:19 GMT -6

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Because of Antonio Brown:

An irritated Bills general manager Brandon Beane said Thursday in a news conference the "narrative" about Buffalo not being a free-agent destination "pissed him off" and "started with a bad rumor on the Antonio Brown thing when people were looking for reasons and didn't have all the facts." Several reports indicated Brown did not want to come to Buffalo, nixing a trade between the Bills and Steelers. Beane described the trade talks as "positive all around" but Buffalo "just decided to withdraw." Of the perception Buffalo is not a free-agent destination, Beane said, "Don't speak about Buffalo if you don't know what this city and fan base is like. It really pissed me off. It's not true. How many [free agent signings] flowed through here today? ... I can't tell you how many players commented 'This is amazing. This is awesome. What a facility. What a culture.' This city, we love it. Anybody that says that doesn't know Buffalo and really is speaking out of ignorance."

Mike Rodak, ESPN Staff Writer

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Raiders GM Mike Mayock publicly admits Antonio Brown wasn't worth a second-round pick

According to Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown calling him out in public and disparaging him to the world is the ultimate form of disrespect. He took one comment from Ben Roethlisberger last season, let is fester and ultimately blew up his career with the Steelers and forced a trade through a serious of ridiculous decisions.

So I wonder how Brown feels when his new boss, Raiders’ general manager Mike Mayock admits publicly he wouldn’t give up a second-round pick for Brown? In Brown’s world, he’s the answer to every problem and he remains the best wide receiver in the NFL. Meanwhile, he had to not only watch Odell Beckham Jr. be traded for much more compensation but then have Mayock take a shot at his trade value.

This may not manifest itself now but if the Raiders struggle and Brown isn’t getting what he wants, don’t be shocked if this issue surfaces again at some point in the season. Brown is going to do all he can to manipulate every situation he is in and Mayock might have given him fuel for his next Mr. Big Chest tantrum.

Link: steelerswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/15/raiders-gm-mike-mayock-publicly-admits-antonio-brown-wasnt-worth-a-second-round-pick/

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Probs in Pittsburgh Mar 21, 2019 20:23:50 GMT -6

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E Sanders on leaving the Steelers: "The Steelers offered me 3YR/9M/1M guaranteed. I walked into Colberts office and told him I don't want to take that deal. He told me "Who do you think you are, Antonio Brown?" I wanted to say FU but I got up and told him I'll never forget that."

Wow, well then! *blink*

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Purple Pain Hall of Fame Nominee Posts: 8,733 Likes: 2,877	Probs in Pittsburgh Mar 31, 2019 11:02:58 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Purple Pain on Mar 31, 2019 11:02:58 GMT -6

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Probs in Pittsburgh Mar 31, 2019 11:07:15 GMT -6

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NFL execs worry Antonio Brown trade sets dangerous precedent by Jeremy Fowler

Some NFL decision-makers are concerned about the potential ramifications of the puzzling end to the Brown saga.

Multiple high-ranking sources at the NFL owners meetings told ESPN that Brown forcing his way out of a contract with three years left might set a precedent that players can do what they want. One source went as far as to say that Brown essentially treating himself like a free agent, then getting a new deal with Oakland via trade, is "dangerous" for teams expecting players to honor contracts.

“It’s a problem. Other star players see this and might want to do the same,” one source said. “I know the Steelers had a difficult situation and needed to get rid of him. But they had other options.”

One option was clear-cut: Keep Brown on the roster, then fine him if he skipped minicamp, betting any retirement threats would be empty because Brown would owe more than $11 million in prorated signing-bonus money.

Instead, the Steelers inherited $21.12 million in dead money to deal Brown to Oakland in exchange for third- and fifth-round picks. Pittsburgh had Brown under contract for three more years at a total of $38.925 million. Now, Brown has a three-year deal with Oakland worth $50.125 million, including $30.125 million guaranteed.

While some execs were sympathetic to the Steelers’ plight with Brown and acknowledge trades of key players are fairly common league-wide, many were surprised a franchise known for sound business dealt him without much of a fight

“It was a very un-Steeler-like move,” one source said.

More at link:

www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/30477/antonio-brown-trade-sets-dangerous-precedent-execs-say

Purple Pain Hall of Fame Nominee Posts: 8,733 Likes: 2,877	Probs in Pittsburgh Apr 7, 2019 12:31:29 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Purple Pain on Apr 7, 2019 12:31:29 GMT -6 Brown the Clown? Two hours later... The replies to his post are gold, though. Everyone is calling him out!
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Funkytown Owner Purple Pain Big Dog Posts: 67,654 Likes: 31,578 Fan Since: 1998 Member is Online	Probs in Pittsburgh Apr 7, 2019 13:43:10 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Funkytown on Apr 7, 2019 13:43:10 GMT -6
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Funkytown Owner Purple Pain Big Dog Posts: 67,654 Likes: 31,578 Fan Since: 1998 Member is Online	Probs in Pittsburgh Apr 9, 2019 17:29:34 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Funkytown on Apr 9, 2019 17:29:34 GMT -6

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Probs in Pittsburgh May 20, 2019 13:52:22 GMT -6

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One instance concerned an interception Roethlisberger threw late in a November loss to the Broncos and the quarterback’s reaction to it. Roethisberger criticized Brown’s route-running and said he should have thrown to JuJu Smith-Schuster, which earned a rebuke from Brown that included his belief that Roethlisberger “feels like he’s the owner” because he wouldn’t take blame for throwing the pass.

In an interview with KDKA that is set to air in full Monday evening, Roethlisberger offered a belated apology for what he said after the loss.

“I took some heat and deservedly so for some of the comments on that show and especially towards him,” Roethlisberger said. “I genuinely feel bad about that and I’m sorry. Did I go too far after that Denver game? Probably. … That’s the thing about media and social media, As soon as you say ‘sorry’ it only goes so far. You can’t take it back. And I wish I could because if that’s what ruined our friendship and relationship, I’m truly, genuinely sorry about that.”

Pittsburgh - my favorite drama club. *popcorn*

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Probs in Pittsburgh Jul 16, 2019 18:42:12 GMT -6 Danchat likes this

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Figured I would just put this in the Pittsburgh thread, but wow... This is nuts!

Conner reveals he had ‘about a week’ to live

James Conner is no stranger to overcoming the odds. Conner recently joined hip-hop artist and former Duke University pitcher Mike Seander (Mike Stud) for an hour-long chat, discussing everything from football to general life lessons to Conner's battle with cancer and more.

Things started heating up about 12 minutes into the discussion, as Conner began talking about his college football career at Pitt. After nabbing ACC Player of the Year honors in 2014, Conner looked primed for a breakout 2015 junior campaign. That never happened, however, as Conner tore his MCL in the team's Week 1 win against Youngstown State.

"As a running back, I'm like, 'This is the worst thing in the world,'" Conner told Stud. "A running back [with an MCL] injury? It ain't cool."

Things quickly escalated for Conner. While rehabbing from his knee injury, Conner noticed additional, unrelated complications that sent him back to the doctors for additional testing.

"I'm rehabbing for that, trying to make a comeback before the season ends," Conner said. "And then I'm rehabbing and [stuff and I get] night sweats, bro. I'm getting like 15 minutes of sleep at night, going through it. Sleep, who [doesn't] love sleep? That's the worst [stuff] in the world ... And so I get some tests done, and I got tumors surrounding my heart ... I got tumors growing all around it, and it's pressing."

The issue was severe — so severe, in fact, that Conner says doctors gave him a grim prognosis on the spot.

"The doctor told me I had a week left," Conner said. "He said, 'You got about a week. If you [don't] get this treated, you [have] about a week at the rate it's growing.'"

Link: www.dkpittsburghsports.com/2019/07/16/james-conner-cancer-one-week-diagnosis-doctors-hh/

Purple Pain Hall of Fame Nominee Posts: 8,733 Likes: 2,877	Probs in Pittsburgh Jul 25, 2019 18:09:31 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Purple Pain on Jul 25, 2019 18:09:31 GMT -6

Funkytown Owner Purple Pain Big Dog Posts: 67,654 Likes: 31,578 Fan Since: 1998 Member is Online	Probs in Pittsburgh Jul 26, 2019 14:31:48 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Funkytown on Jul 26, 2019 14:31:48 GMT -6 Still a diva.

Purple Pain Hall of Fame Nominee Posts: 8,733 Likes: 2,877	Probs in Pittsburgh Sept 5, 2019 11:17:58 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Purple Pain on Sept 5, 2019 11:17:58 GMT -6 All of Pittsburgh is laughing.
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Funkytown Owner Purple Pain Big Dog Posts: 67,654 Likes: 31,578 Fan Since: 1998 Member is Online	Probs in Pittsburgh Nov 27, 2019 21:45:06 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Funkytown on Nov 27, 2019 21:45:06 GMT -6 Why though?

Deleted Ghosted Member Posts: 0 Likes:	Probs in Pittsburgh Nov 27, 2019 22:01:09 GMT -6 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2019 22:01:09 GMT -6 Nov 27, 2019 21:45:06 GMT -6 Funkytown said: Why though? Sigh... Just being a dumb 22 year old thinking he's invincible. He's lucky he didn't get into an accident!

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Probs in Pittsburgh Dec 12, 2019 21:48:37 GMT -6

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Found on r/nfl:

The Pittsburgh Steelers started the season 1-4. Everyone said they should pack it in and try for a high draft pick.. They are now 8-5 and eyeing the playoffs.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have clinched their 16th straight non-losing season.

After starting 0-3, they've won eight of their last 10 to get to 8-5, thereby ensuring that they won't have a losing record in the regular season. It's their 16th straight non-losing season, with their last losing season being in 2003, when they went 6-10.

What's more is that they've only had five losing seasons since 1987, and only seven since 1972.

They've gone at least .500 in forty-one of their last 48 seasons. That's an 85% rate.

LOTS of drama coming out of Pittsburgh in the last year-plus - with plenty of it being linked to Tomlin's leadership. I have to give him credit, though. This has been one of his best years! To turn the season around after all the drama, injuries, bad start, etc.? Fantastic job!

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