Ok. At this point, we can chalk this one up as completely ridiculous. I am not following the Antonio Brown thing as closely as I could, because frankly, I get incredibly hype about football once both feet are in, and I am trying to delay that starting line. It’s an exhausting way to live. It’s also an awesome way to live. What a gift football is. No…not yet.
From what I understand, AB’s feet were burnt with quasi-frostbite from a cold tank, and then when it came time to get on the field, he brought back up a helmet complaint and won’t participate without the unapproved style of protective gear. If he waited to voice his concerns until it was time to join his team, that’s sorry. I don’t believe, however, that was the case. If the front office and coaching staff new about this helmet thing for a while, and did nothing to prevent it, they deserve every second of this PR fiasco. I will say, it makes for amazing twitter comments and TV headlines when one gets a break to head down to the cafeteria in the office as one tries to burn 12 minutes. I don’t do that. I just imagine people do.
““We hope AB is going to be a big part of it starting week one against Denver.””
This is my theory – AB rightly believes that he is an elite wideout, but incorrectly thinks that camp is beneath him. He is not going to participate until the first offensive snap of Week 1. I have believed that from the first breaking headline. In a way, Mike Mayock kinda told us this already in his pot stirring “all in or all out” comment. “We hope AB is going to be a big part of it starting week one against Denver,” said Mayock. No tin foil hats needed. No Game of Thrones level analysis to figure out future plots (seasons 1-5 of course – none of that “she’s my queen” BS). The man let us take a step behind the curtain and into their conversations. Hey, I don’t blame AB for this. If I was that caliber of player and didn’t have to battle with someone to be eaSILY THE BEST PLAYER ON THE TEAM, I wouldn’t be taking part in preseason either. If he gets out there and gets hurt, Gruden and gang will owe owner and American businessman Davis a trip to a place with a roller coaster and some serious explanations. So let’s wrap this up, he was never playing in the preseason. He just decided to create a PR nightmare in the meantime. I guess it has us talking more about the Raiders though. Hard Knocks sure does suck this year. That was a cheap shot and I will feel guilty later.
Preseason analysis - I watched the Broncos vs. 49ers game. I saw Flacco lead a drive. Jimmy G is horrible. I didn’t see the third drive. Cracked open some Mich Ultras and watched the new HBO show “The Righteous Gemstones.” It was as hilarious as expected. I mean what a cast. Came back for the halftime highlights. Jimmy G stinks. Flipped over to my new favorite show, to which I am way late to the game – Justified. Caught two episodes and a handful more crispy Michs. Came back for the last 1:47. Jimmy G wasn’t on the field, but I’m sure he sucked at whatever he was doing at that point. I don’t hate the guy, but wow he’s having a bad time in the second week of preseason. Keep an eye out to see if he can turn it around.
Unlike that last section, be kind to somebody this week. Call someone you haven’t spoken to in a while. Hold the door for someone. Count down the days til quarter zip season. Stay Crispy, friends.