Antonio Brown Writes Thank You Letter to Steeler Nation

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"Steeler nation,

Thank you.

To my teammates, thank you for an unforgettable season. Every week we seemed to be faced with a challenge, but there was never an obstacle big or small that we couldn't overcome. I know our goal at the beginning of each season is to get to the super bowl and we fell a little short, but nevertheless there isn't another group of guys I would want to suit up with on a daily basis. Love my brothers!

To my coaches, I can't say enough about how grateful I am to play with the best coaches in the world. I know how badly you guys want us to win and that makes me work even harder! Thank you guys.

And finally...

To the fans that show continuous support week in and week out, you are all truly the best. Without you competing wouldn't be nearly as exciting as it is. Stepping out onto Heinz Field every Sunday seeing you all decked in black and yellow waving your terrible towel gives me chills! You guys are the pride of Pittsburgh. You are the reason that we work so hard 365 days a year. It hurts me to say we can't bring you a Lombardi trophy this year but there is no doubt in my mind we will be right back where we were this year. Thank you guys for being there every step of the way this year and making the 2015 season one to remember.

We will be back next year.

Until next year,

Antonio Brown

Oh... One last thing... Business is and will always be BOOMIN!"

Let's see what happens when it comes time to redo the contract. Is he going to give us a hometown discount?

jak341 wrote:

Let's see what happens when it comes time to redo the contract. Is he going to give us a hometown discount?

Hope so. AB needs to stay a Steeler his whole career if possible. I just hope he sees what happened to Wallace when Wallace left for money and climate over a winning atmosphere.

The best time to get a home town discount is RIGHT NOW before his contract is just a year out. If he gets close to the open market, we could get screwed. He's got 5-6 years of dominance left.

Man it's almost like he's saying, in so many (all be them genuine words for sure)

"I want to stay HERE no matter the cost."

Which, I would love to see. Because it is in question. We wouldn't be in a bad place with Wheaton, Bryant, DHB, and Coates only. But AB is like all four of those guys wrapped in one atm.

KeepHarrisonTilHes92 wrote:

Man it's almost like he's saying, in so many (all be them genuine words for sure)

"I want to stay HERE no matter the cost."

Which, I would love to see. Because it is in question. We wouldn't be in a bad place with Wheaton, Bryant, DHB, and Coates only. But AB is like all four of those guys wrapped in one atm.

AB is by far the better receiver, but you cannot teach height and speed. Bryant is a physical freak.

Whether to sign AB or Bryant is going to be Hines v. Plax version 2.0 - cannot afford them both.

Atlanta Dan wrote:

KeepHarrisonTilHes92 wrote:

Man it's almost like he's saying, in so many (all be them genuine words for sure)

"I want to stay HERE no matter the cost."

Which, I would love to see. Because it is in question. We wouldn't be in a bad place with Wheaton, Bryant, DHB, and Coates only. But AB is like all four of those guys wrapped in one atm.

AB is by far the better receiver, but you cannot teach height and speed.  Bryant is a physical freak.

Whether to sign AB or Bryant is going to be Hines v. Plax version 2.0 - cannot afford them both.

Man, that hurts.

Brown is far too reliable. As great as Bryant is physically, he's dropped half of the balls thrown his way. Ever since Antonio held the ball against his helmet in the playoffs against the Ravens, he's always made the most effort to catch what's thrown his way.

I'm sorry. If that's the case, Bryant is the one walking.

jak341 wrote:

Let's see what happens when it comes time to redo the contract. Is he going to give us a hometown discount?

depends if he values money over a chance at winning championships. mike wallace and keenan lewis were the former

ImmaculateGreenePolamalu wrote:

jak341 wrote:

Let's see what happens when it comes time to redo the contract. Is he going to give us a hometown discount?

Hope so. AB needs to stay a Steeler his whole career if possible. I just hope he sees what happened to Wallace when Wallace left for money and climate over a winning atmosphere.

Sammy Coates

Brown is a great receiver but he was Wheaton Bryant and Heath to help keep double teams off of him. if he goes with the money and goes to a team with less talent at WR he won't see the numbers.

Fire Arians wrote:

jak341 wrote:

Let's see what happens when it comes time to redo the contract. Is he going to give us a hometown discount?

depends if he values money over a chance at winning championships. mike wallace and keenan lewis were the former

In Lewis' defense, the Saints were his hometown team. So money wasn't the only factor. Can't blame the kid for going where he wanted to play, and getting paid too.

IowaSteeler927 wrote:

Fire Arians wrote:

jak341 wrote:

Let's see what happens when it comes time to redo the contract. Is he going to give us a hometown discount?

depends if he values money over a chance at winning championships. mike wallace and keenan lewis were the former

In Lewis' defense, the Saints were his hometown team. So money wasn't the only factor. Can't blame the kid for going where he wanted to play, and getting paid too.

True. A shame that we lost him though. If I remember correctly, he was one of the rising members on defense back then.

This is the key to the offseason. Not losing too many and gaining more from the draft.