Antonio Brown

Steelers No-name Receivers Play Key Roles Behind Antonio Brown

... in the season finale against Cleveland, his second score. Ayers and Hamilton each had important catches on the last-minute drive that beat Baltimore to win the AFC North Division. Ayers also had two catches in a playoff victory Sunday against Miami. The Steelers have a history of finding receivers after the first round — Hines Ward, Emmanuel Sanders, Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown, Bryant, Wheaton, etc. — but none of them was discovered off the practice squad like Rogers, Hamilton and Ayers. “I just think the Steelers do a good job of developing guys and giving guys the confidence,’ Hamilton said. “Guys have the mindset that if they come here to work, they feel that kind of energy and the persistence. The young guys here really embraced it.”. Hamilton, who played at Arkansas, spent 2013 on Cincinnati’s practice squad and three different teams’ practice squads in 2014. He was released by the Dolphins before the 2015 season and spent ...

Antonio Brown Scores First Career Playoff Tds

... Ravens , according to ESPN Stats & Information. Brown beat the cornerback on a slant route and then shook the safety and found nothing but open field. Roethlisberger knew Brown would score as soon as he threw the ball. "One-on-one with a safety that deep, it's pretty good," Roethlisberger said. On the 50-yard TD, Brown's first score on a. screen pass, the receiver took a jab step inside, then cut down the sideline as tight end Jesse James issued a crucial block on Dolphins cornerback Tony Lippett. Brown "makes it happen" in the open field with stiff-arms and broken tackles, center Maurkice Pouncey said. Antonio Brown's 119 yards on his first three catches more than tripled his 39-yard output against Miami in Week 6. Geoff Burke/USA TODAY Sports. Brown became the first player since Randy Moss in 2000 to post two receiving touchdowns of ...

Antonio Brown Facebook Live Video From Locker Room Is ‘how That Team Is Run

... like roses, whatever.”. Added Edelman: “Hey man, I wouldn’t do that so I personally — I wouldn’t do that. Let’s just say that and I’d be more worried about just trying to celebrate with my teammates and keeping it internal.”. The receiver understands why Tomlin would say what he said given the teams will be meeting in a huge game Sunday to decide who goes to the Super Bowl. “Hey, we’re one of their competitors,” Edelman said. “We’re about to be stacked up against each other. I mean when you were a kid and you were playing against another kid he wasn’t your friend, so like I said it is what it is. I am not going to be worried about what they are saying, I am going to be worried about what they are doing. I am going to be worried about my week of prep and what I have to do to out and contribute for this team.”. As for the game itself, the Steelers have won nine straight games. Many believe their defense is weak, but the fact of the matter is they have allowed 16.5 points per game over the nine-game win streak. “Their defense is good,” Edelman said. “Let’s call a spade ...

Best Draft-eligible Receivers Under 5-foot-11

... a valuable weapon for the national champs. A valuable slot target with the toughness to make difficult catches over the middle, Scott racked up 245 receptions over his three seasons as Clemson, and could be an immediate contributor on both offense and special teams. Clemson WR Artavis Scott declares for 2017 NFL draft. Trent Taylor | Louisiana Tech. There’s never a shortage of targets for Bulldog pass-catchers, and Taylor hauled in his fair share over the past two seasons (235, to be exact, for over 3,000 yards). He posted career highs in every category this past season (136 receptions, 1,803 yards, 12 touchdowns, and made plays from all over the field. He’s quick, tough and explosive, and should be available on Day 3. Ryan Switzer | North Carolina. Mitch Trubisky may end up being the top quarterback selected in this ...

How To Defend Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, Tyreek Hill And More

... continues to roll with Tom Brady finding new targets to lean on in the passing game. Edelman and Bennett have emerged as options 1 A and 1 B on the perimeter. Edelman, in particular, has thrived since Gronkowski's season-ending injury. The slippery route runner with cat-like quickness and sticky hands leads all wide receivers in receptions from the slot since Week 11 (30). Granted, he finished the season with the third-most slot receptions (61), but he nearly matched his slot production from Weeks 1-10 (31) over the last seven games. Based on that production alone, the Texans must find a way to erase Edelman on critical downs. Brady trusts the 5-10 wideout in key situations and he will undoubtedly target Edelman on a short crosser or option route when he needs to move the chains. Edelman has accounted for 41.2 percent of Brady's intended air yardage since Week 11 (up from 26.2 percent from Weeks 5 through 10). The Texans can counter by ...

Antonio Brown Betrayed The Trust Of The Locker Room

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Making A Case For Antonio Brown To Be Nfl Mvp

... had plenty to laugh about this year. Plenty of credit for Brown’s production should go to his superstar quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger. But also remember that Pittsburgh severely lacks a second option at receiver. Dynamic deep threat Martavis Bryant is suspended for the year, Sammie Coates has been injured and second-year man Eli Rogers is a mixed bag. Versatile All-World running back Le’Veon Bell assumes the role at times, although Brown draws the top cornerback every week and often absorbs double coverage, only to beat it nearly every week. Brown, a former sixth-round pick, separates himself with his impeccable route running and a remarkable consistency to flat out catch the football. While No. 84 has been targeted on about 25 percent of Roethlisberger’s throws, he has dropped just two passes all season. In fact, the wideout’s 1.3 percent drop rate is fourth-best in the league for receivers with at least 60 catches (behind Doug Baldwin, Stefon Diggs and Pierre Garcon), according to Sporting __link__. Simply put, nobody ― regardless of position ― is steadier or ...

It's Great To Have Him Back

... again. He’s a big asset to the team. I’m glad he’s out of the situation he’s in. People get painted a different picture of what they are. You never want to happen to you or anyone else.”. Outside linebacker Arthur Moats signed with the Steelers in 2014, the same year Porter arrived as an assistant coach. “He’s definitely going to help us out,” Moats said. “He’s been a core member of this team since I’ve been here. It’s always good to have him here. Anytime you get one of your brothers back — even though he’s a coach he’s considered our brother — anytime you get someone like him back you’re excited. Anytime someone goes through a trying situation you want to see them come out positive, and we think he did.”. Porter is stationed on the field during games and plays an important role in in-game communication between coaches and players. The Steelers had a backup plan in the event Porter could not coach in ...

Antonio Brown's Facebook Live Was Really Dumb

... way to the AFC Championship Sunday was not Mike Tomlin’s language. Call me jaded, but the only shocking thing was that Tomlin didn’t opt for a stronger moniker—like something with the letters “m” and “f” or even worse. Most teams inherently dislike the Patriots—you know, the too-much winning, the stigma of cheating—but the Steelers abhor them. Also, here’s a news flash: In the NFL, profanity is a far more spoken language than grammatical English. Brown’s video also caught a teammate butt naked. Literally. It was his backside but it easily could have been his front. In no way was that teammate posing for the camera. Brown owes him a major apology. But his teammate’s posterior was also not the most revealing portion of the video, crazy as that may seem. Tom Brady on Antonio Brown video: 'I don't think that would go over well with our coach'. There was a moment during Tomlin’s ...