I'm calling bullshit. That's partially because attaching the phrase "just saying" to literally anything is undefeated in sending the bullshit-o-meter into overdrive. However, it's mostly because my blood pressure would go into that same overdrive if I had to worry about what a poison pill of a personality would do to the internal makeup of a locker room that currently has perfect chemistry. Not to be overly dramatic, but I honestly think I'd rather keep my eye in a mason jar next to my bed than on this "rumor". Never mind him representing a great fit as another incredibly explosive target that quickly creates separation and runs pristine routes, or him representing a contract that's somewhat affordable relative to his skill-set at a position of need. I want Antonio Brown nowhere near New Orleans because of the culture, and I'm not even referring to the headlines that could be created by the walking, talking allegation while thirsting for attention in the hollow leg of sports' cities. This team, as currently constructed, couldn't possibly be more selfless, while the guy that was just very, very loosely linked to them is one narcissistic step away from making someone carry a mirror in front of him while literally singing his praises on the sidelines. I get that talent typically trumps all, but the Saints are an organization that's dealt with the downside of far too many characters to think character issues are a farce. On top of that, they run an offense that prides itself on feeding too many mouthes to worry about satisfying the biggest, loudest, and most insatiable one in the entire NFL on a week-to-week basis. Drew Brees is no Ben Roethlisberger in that he's not an unforgivable asshole, but he's also a guy that has too many children at home to have to also concern himself with temper tantrums at work while in the twilight of a career marked by spreading the ball around. The Saints do, pretty obviously, need more help on the outside, but that money can be better spent than on someone who would be about the worst influence in the world on Michael Thomas while also cutting into his workload. More importantly, they are going to need an entire Babysitter's Club worth of help on the inside if they bring aboard 'Mr. Big Chest' and the treasure trove of trouble that comes with trying to temper a loose cannon with a lit fuse in an otherwise like-minded locker room.
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