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Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver and current 2019 NFL Draft prospect Mecole Hardman believes that he can fill a major void for the Pittsburgh Steelers going forward. With current Oakland Raiders wideout Antonio Brown previously on the move across the country, Hardman thinks that he can potentially replace the All-Pro wide receiver in Pittsburgh. Not only […]

Don’t believe what you hear about the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite the hot-button departures of Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell and several other former players calling the team out for its supposed preferential treatment of Ben Roethlisberger, cornerback Joe Haden insists ever-stoic coach Mike Tomlin is in total command of the Steelers’ locker room. “He has […]

Antonio Brown got his wish this NFL offseason by forcing a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Oakland Raiders, but many around the league think it’s a dangerous precedent that could end up hurting other teams in the long run. Multiple high-ranking sources at the NFL owners meetings told ESPN that Brown forcing his […]

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis isn’t interested in your TV watching pleasure this summer. The famed HBO television series “Hard Knocks” is currently as popular as ever. With the Cleveland Browns taking part in the annual taping of the program just last year, it appears as though at least one NFL franchise wants absolutely no […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost two star players this offseason, as they traded wide receiver Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders and lost running back Le’Veon Bell via free agency to the New York Jets. When asked about the two stars departing, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that he is disappointed, but added that […]

The Oakland Raiders acquired star wide receiver Antonio Brown in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this month, but it was a deal that almost didn’t happen. During Brown’s Boomin’ Experience Podcast that was recorded back on March 5, Brown’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, was on the show and said that he believed the Raiders were […]

The Oakland Raiders infamously cleaned house last season before finishing the year in the cellar of the AFC West division. However, Oakland has wasted absolutely no time in attempting to turn things around in a hurry, notably acquiring former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown via trade early on in the offseason. As a result, […]

The Buffalo Bills had reportedly agreed to a deal to acquire wide receiver Antonio Brown a few days prior to the trade that sent him to the Oakland Raiders. Although the Pittsburgh Steelers and Bills had supposedly agreed to a deal, Brown was far from interested in playing for Buffalo. On “The Boomin’ Experience Podcast,” […]

The Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders apparently weren’t the only teams bidding for Antonio Brown. The Bills were reportedly close to landing Brown before Oakland ultimately secured a deal. But, the New England Patriots were apparently also in on the Brown sweepstakes. In a recording of Brown’s podcast, his agent Drew Rosenhaus can be heard […]

The New England Patriots could have pulled off quite a trade just a couple weeks ago as talk emerged that they were in on wide receiver Antonio Brown. The Pittsburgh Steelers made it clear they would not trade Brown to a division rival team nor did they want trade him to an AFC team, so […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will officially begin the 2019 campaign without to key members of the team’s once-loaded roster. With veteran wide receiver Antonio Brown being traded to the Oakland Raiders, running back Le’Veon Bell then departed Pittsburgh in favor of the eager New York Jets. As a result of both departures, Steelers head coach Mike […]

There were a number of teams that had been linked to former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown this offseason. It appears the New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tennessee Titans were among the most serious suitors outside of the Oakland Raiders. There was no shortage of interest in a player of Brown’s caliber. Brown’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers just traded star wide receiver Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a third-round draft pick and a fifth-rounder, ending Brown’s nine-year tenure with the franchise. Brown asked out of Pittsburgh following a dispute with the team late in the season that resulted in the wideout getting benched for the […]

Shortly before Antonio Brown was traded to the Oakland Raiders, there was a report that the Pittsburgh Steelers had reached a deal to send the disgruntled wide receiver to the Buffalo Bills, but, at the last minute, the deal fell apart because Brown did not want to go to Buffalo. However, Bills general manager Brandon […]

Tumultuous would be the first word that comes to mind when describing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2018 season. There was so much drama going on inside the locker room that could’ve made a good reality TV show. Jesse James, a Steelers tight end in 2018 now on the Detroit Lions, put it perfectly. He said the […]

It’s safe to say the Pittsburgh Steelers harbor some regret over re-signing Antonio Brown to a five-year, $73 million contract in February 2017. At the time, however, general manager Kevin Colbert was apparently so enamored with the six-time Pro Bowler that he was using Brown’s status as one of the league’s best players to criticize […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers Emmanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown had a falling out this offseason, but there was a time when they were Steelers teammates. Both wide outs came into the league in 2010, with Pittsburgh drafting Sanders in the third round and later selecting Brown in the fifth round. While Sanders was certainly […]

In today’s episode of “As Antonio Brown and his Drama Turns,” the newly minted Oakland Raiders star has something to say about the Vontaze Burfict signing. The wide receiver took to his Instagram to share his thoughts, and as usual, he held nothing back. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvRl3W5hKqz/ For those who need a brief primer on this latest […]

Well, that didn’t take long. It is now as official as it gets with the Oakland Raiders formally announcing that the AFC West franchise has signed former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict to a one-year free agent contract. With the longtime Bengals defender becoming just the latest player to join the Raiders this offseason, Burfict […]

The Oakland Raiders continue to collect bodies this offseason — talented ones, at that. According to a Tuesday evening report from Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the Raiders have agreed to sign veteran NFL linebacker Vontaze Burfict. Burfict has reportedly agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Raiders after recently being released […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded wide receiver Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders last week, ending a drama-filled tenure with the franchise that bubbled over at the end of this past season. But why didn’t Brown work out in Pittsburgh? Brown’s former Steelers teammate, safety Ryan Clark, has an idea: “I think Antonio Brown’s problem was […]

Oakland Raiders newcomer Antonio Brown appears to be fitting right in with his new teammates. The former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, who was infamously traded to Oakland earlier in the offseason, already seems to be quite happy as a member of the Raiders en route to posting a workout hype video alongside franchise quarterback Derek […]

The Oakland Raiders were rumored to be in the running for Antonio Brown. When the disgruntled receiver finally landed with the Silver and Black, one wondered if it was the end or beginning of more drama for the NFL’s ultimate diva. In all honesty, it could be a lot or a little of both. AB does […]

Eyebrows raised earlier this NFL offseason when rumors swirled that the Kansas City Chiefs were interested in acquiring superstar skill-position players like Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. The Chiefs, after all, put together one of the most dominant offensive campaigns in NFL history last season, scoring a record 35.3 points per game while also leading […]

When a player like Antonio Brown signs a new deal, the market at his position changes. One player who is directly affected by Brown’s new contract is Julio Jones. Brown’s new deal with the Oakland Raiders gives the All-Pro wide receiver $50 million over three seasons and $30 million in guaranteed money. Seeing this deal […]

Antonio Brown and the Oakland Raiders, by first impressions, at least, seem like a match made in heaven. If not for the Pittsburgh Steelers doing extra diligence while working the phones to find a trade partner, though, the six-time Pro Bowler would almost certainly be wearing colors other than silver and black going forward. During […]

Replacing the production of Antonio Brown will be a tall task for the Pittsburgh Steelers, one made even more difficult if the players replacing him try to do their best imitation of the six-time Pro Bowler rather than playing to their own individual strengths. Fortunately for the Steelers, Donte Moncrief fully understands that reality, as […]

Oakland Raiders fans haven’t had much to cheer of late. The franchise’s lone playoff appearance since 2002, in 2016, didn’t produce a victory. Team icon Jon Gruden returned to the fold last season, only to trade a pair of marquee players and finish his second debut 4-12. Bigger picture, the Raiders are still moving to […]

In a recent past life, Jon Gruden was perhaps known best for putting quarterback prospects through his personal ringer of film sessions and board work as ESPN cameras watched. “Gruden’s QB Camp” not only allowed the host to show off his extensive football knowledge and excitable persona, but also served as a means for the […]

This probably isn’t how Antonio Brown envisioned his departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Still, the new Oakland Raiders’ wide receiver is doing all he can to make the best of a bad situation while leaving the team and town that propelled him to superstardom. On Wednesday, Brown unveiled multiple billboards across Pittsburgh thanking Steelers Nation […]

When you trade away Antonio Brown, you need to make sure that you at least hold on to your other receivers. As reported by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a one-year deal with wideout Eli Rogers. The #Steelers are re-signing WR Eli Rogers on a 1-year deal, source […]

Teams are always forced to make difficult decisions around free agency, however, adding star wide receiver Antonio Brown to you roster makes some choices a little easier to make. According to Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Oakland Raiders are going to be unable to afford to resign tight end Jared Cook after […]

The Oakland Raiders acquired wide receiver Antonio Brown in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier in the week, and on Wednesday, Brown had his introductory press conference. Raiders head coach Jon Gruden seems thrilled that Brown is now on board, and he plans to use him in a number of different roles heading into […]

Jon Gruden, as expected, was all smiles during Antonio Brown’s introductory press conference with the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday. Well, almost. In response to a question comparing Brown to former Raiders receiver Amari Cooper, the man who used to be known as “Chucky” couldn’t help but show his teeth. "I don't understand what your question […]

Antonio Brown isn’t exactly trying to temper expectations for his tenure with the Oakland Raiders. During his introductory press conference at team headquarters on Wednesday, the six-time Pro Bowler made one of his lofty personal goals crystal clear: surpassing the receiving records of San Francisco 49ers great Jerry Rice. AB is dreaming big 👏 pic.twitter.com/3x8cXruK5H […]

The Oakland Raiders made a splash with the acquisition of former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown. Head coach Jon Gruden was not shy about his reasoning for the trade. The deal for Brown has come with its fair share of mixed reviews. According to Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Gruden feels the Raiders […]

Antonio Brown’s tenure with the Oakland Raiders didn’t get off to the smoothest start. The superstar wide receiver was late for his introductory press conference in the Bay Area on Wednesday, lending fuel to a fire burning from his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers that Brown’s remarkably consistent production isn’t worth the hassle that accompanies […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded star wide receiver Antonio Brown to the Oakland Raiders earlier this week in a deal that may very well shift the balance of power in the AFC. On Wednesday, as Brown was introduced as a Raider for the first time, Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert released a statement on the blockbuster […]

Once Antonio Brown finally got to his introductory press conference on Wednesday, it was all love between he and the Oakland Raiders. After Brown, who arrived a bit late to the event, extolled the virtues of one of the league’s most historic franchises and committed himself to personally changing the locker room culture in Oakland, […]