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Meanwhile, in other Steelers news, Antonio Brown is busy being shady on Twitter, and a recent statement he made raised some eyebrows.
Open for business
— AB (@AB84) January 24, 2019
This rather cryptic tweet has led to an explosion of speculation, especially since there have been reports that Art Rooney II is, at least, open to the possibility of bringing Brown back to the Steelers fold.
Naturally, Twitter was ablaze with speculation about Brown's future as a result.
Steelers: pic.twitter.com/P1jocfSzdb
— Tyler Tracy (@ttracy23) January 24, 2019
Obviously unless that business involves showing up to practice and returning phone calls.
— Obviously (Not) Tomlin (@Tomlin_Sense) January 24, 2019
Bruh, i love your game and as a die hard @steelers fan it made it better. You are a grown man and i respect that. And if you decide to leave then farewell. But please dont degrade yourself in the process. You'll be in #HOF one day. Make your legacy great on and off the field
— Howard Hunt (@TheHowardHunt) January 24, 2019
Regardless, Brown didn't entertain the thought any further or clarify the meaning of his statement.
The news of Antonio Brown being “open for business” has reached the ears of the San Francisco 49ers head coach, Kyle Shanahan. According to NBC Sports, Shanahan — who is reportedly considering hiring Brown if the Steelers bid him farewell — declined to comment but said that his team would be willing to consider all the possibilities.
“It's my easiest response there is. I'm not allowed to talk about someone who's under contract.”
While Shanahan isn't being open about Antonio Brown, Jerry Rice — the football legend who made his mark with the 49ers — is certainly being open about things and says that he would be happy to serve as a mentor to the wide receiver.
“He's got maybe five or more good years in him. And he can take this offense to a whole different level along with [quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo] and (tight end) George Kittle.”
The 49ers own the No. 2 overall pick in April's draft and currently own just five selections this year. It remains to be seen if Antonio Brown is on that list.
