GM: Roethlisberger can criticize whom he pleases
Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert says Ben Roethlisberger is the "unquestioned leader" of the locker room who can publicly criticize teammates -- such as Antonio Brown -- if he sees fit.
Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert says Ben Roethlisberger is the "unquestioned leader" of the locker room who can publicly criticize teammates -- such as Antonio Brown -- if he sees fit.
Ben Roethlisberger is the unquestioned leader of the Steelers and has freedom to publicly criticize players, GM Kevin Colbert said.
Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay and Chris Sprow talk about whether teams around the NFL would be wise to make a run at Antonio Brown and/or Le'Veon Bell instead of selecting a highly touted WR or RB in this year's draft
The Steelers will not use the transition tag on running back Le'Veon Bell, according to general manager Kevin Colbert.
Steelers are not tagging Le'Veon Bell, according to GM Kevin Colbert. He gets what he wants: free agency. "Le'Veon is still a great player. We can't afford to use any other type of tags. Le'Veon will be an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year."
Steelers' stance on Antonio Brown: Won't take discounted rate on trade, won't release him, relationship not beyond repair if can't get good draft picks for him. "By no means are we going to make a trade or any type of move that will not be beneficial to Pittsburgh Steelers organization," general manager Kevin Colbert told reporters Wednesday.
Moving on from one is tough; parting with both is a talent drain. Here are a few options for the Steelers to make the best of a bad situation.
The Steelers' meeting with Antonio Brown helps the team steady Brown's trade market. They can regain control by meeting Brown halfway and agreeing to trade him but on their terms. Brown won't need to get the team's attention with social media videos that might not help his value.
Embattled receiver Antonio Brown tweeted he had a "great meeting" with Steelers president Art Rooney II on Tuesday, but that both sides "agreed that it is time to move on."
By declaring on Instagram he'll only play for guaranteed money, Antonio Brown has shifted the conversation. His trade request is no longer about what happened between him and the Steelers, but his modest salaries of $12.625 million, $11.3 million and $12.5 million over the next three years -- considered selling points in a trade, but not to Brown. "A.B. can't do no more un-guarantees -- so we're clear," he said. Was all the fallout about business, after all?
Steelers receiver Antonio Brown, who has no more true guarantees remaining on his current deal, said on an Instagram video that he's not playing without more guaranteed money.
Jadeveon Clowney is among the players who could get tagged as early as Tuesday. NFL Nation reporters make their predictions.
Brown's frustrations that had been simmering for some time came to light on Twitter, creating even more separation between him and the Steelers.
Le'Veon Bell turns 27 today. The birthday gift he really wants: Unrestricted free agency.
Jeremy Fowler and Louis Riddick weigh in on the latest AB drama. Plus, Mel Kiper Jr. explains his latest mock draft and J-Will and Jalen discuss the All-Star Game.
Stopped by James Conner's Football Camp, where the Steelers running back was grateful to give back and looks to improve in every area this offseason.
TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baltimore | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 389 | 287 |
Pittsburgh | 9 | 6 | 1 | .594 | 428 | 360 |
Cleveland | 7 | 8 | 1 | .469 | 359 | 392 |
Cincinnati | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 368 | 455 |