Antonio Brown is prepared to make his debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9 versus the New Orleans Saints. As the Buccaneers hope to get revenge in their rematch with the Saints, Tampa Bay has been ‘shocked' with Brown's physical condition, per Jay Glazer of FOX Sports.
Brown hasn't played in an NFL game since last September with the New England Patriots. In his last game, he caught four passes for 56 yards and a touchdown from Tom Brady while the Patriots took down the Miami Dolphins.
However, Brown's work ethic has never been put into question throughout the entirety of his career. Given that, it shouldn't come as a surprise that the All-Pro wideout is in peak physical shape despite not playing for over a year.
But when it comes to Brown, it's the off-the-field antics and distractions that have caused some concern in recent seasons. There's no doubt that if the Buccaneers can get him to focus solely on football, then the decision to sign Brown could pay massive dividends for them.
While he signed a one-year, incentive-laden deal a week ago, Brown is poised to make his debut with the team on Sunday Night Football in Week 9 against the Saints. Even if Tampa Bay is without Chris Godwin for the second consecutive week, Brown joins a receiving corps that features Mike Evans, Scotty Miller, and rookie Tyler Johnson.
Ever since their short stint together in New England, Brady has constantly complimented Brown for his uncanny work ethic. Seeing that he's physically ready to go in Week 9, all eyes will be on Brown as he hopes to revive his career in the NFL.
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