How Good Was Antonio Brown Actually?

A career retrospective of one of the NFL's most memorable wide receivers, Antonio Brown.
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[@lazywallstreetnews7234]

This dude was amazing for a solid decade, won a Super Bowl and judging him based off his mental capacity is unfair since we know the man likely has CTE

[@gainlabs]

Exactly and he was never COMPENSATED!!!!!

[@evand2185]

​@gainlabs dude has made over 100M I think that counts as compensated

[@edmonddantes563]

He’s a scum bag , and was a terrible person before the burfict hit

[@DWattDiddy]

Didn’t even mention tha hit

[@Brilypad]

Not to mention a troubled childhood, his mental trauma is through the roof

[@power-backinblack]

Phenomenal job telling his story. As a lifetime steelers fan, I always wanted a one of a kind Steelers receiver, and they gave us Hines Ward. But Antonio Brown is a generational talent. I appreciate the excitement and electricity he brought to Pittsburgh and helping Bruce win a ring.

[@billmitchell6575]

So freaking good. 5 years of pure domination. Dude was such a good player, and incredibly likeable. Man, that turned quick though 🙄😂

[@marvinthagoat]

Ego & Pride A Mf…some of us are mature minded enough to say enough is enough. I believe he fell out of love with the game after winning a championship the hunger & desire for the game wasn’t 100%

[@DanCantSee]

6*

[@pourdakoolaid]

I’ll forever hate burficts guts for that hit

[@Muhammadfez1]

6 and was injured after still got SB TD

[@that_one_foster_child]

@@marvinthagoatdont forget CTE

[@Ewabound571]

He’s a hall of famer. If ppl say he’s not, then they blind because they’ve never seen him play in his prime. Bro was a beast in Pittsburg

[@marktaylor1788]

Carried by 2 hall of fame QBs

[@devcon28]

​@@marktaylor1788 Who caught those balls? How much YAC did he have? Gtfoh

[@pourdakoolaid]

@@marktaylor1788stoppit😂Pittsburg Antonio was definitely the center of that offense

[@caap9147]

​@@marktaylor1788this is so dumb. They can't make you catch the ball.

[@King_Kunta]

@@pourdakoolaidhe is baiting you lol

[@aholmes74ah]

His 1,800 yard season was four games without Ben at Qb

[@honchogaming6810]

Ima be honest living in an area where "the drug dealers go to jail" doesn't sound too bad 😂

[@ibrodinho]

😂😂

[@jdolo4670]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@whoozyyy]

Is it weird id rather live next to a drug dealer than next to a cop?

[@Jack-sw1km]

@@whoozyyyyep

[@MarleyG-sj8xi]

Nah fr 😂😂

[@AchillesActual]

He put together arguably the greatest 5 year stretch in NFL history for a wideout. I think AB at his peak is right up there with Moss, Rice, Megatron and T.O. in terms of dominance. He was a 5'10 guy with perfect route movements, phenomenal hands, and ALWAYS caught the ball in bounds. I think AB could've gone down as the greatest WR of all time had he not gone off the deep end. I still think he gets into the HOF years down the road.

[@terrancejohnson8017]

Your crazy. It noway I'm putting him over Jerry, moss,t.o.

[@zmo1ndone502]

I agree. And it's wild cause he's like 6 foot if that, regular sized dude with elite speed, quickness, hands, ball tracking and out of bounds awareness

[@terrancejohnson8017]

@@AchillesActual would you put him over Steve Smith

[@terrancejohnson8017]

@zmo1ndone502 is he over all better then Steve smith

[@raymondsims7042]

⁠@@terrancejohnson8017I wouldn’t say over to or moss but right there with them🤷‍♂️nobody is better than rice

[@iunnor]

The Killer Bees never winning a ring together is one of the biggest travesties of the 2010s

[@Lomein-w9l]

Facts.

[@daddymcsnacks_561]

That was largely due in part to the diva nature of AB and Bell. 😔 Perhaps even on Big Ben too.

[@TripAces]

Thanks to Brady .. basically

[@Dev-In-Denver123]

His story with the entire college process is actually very motivating and inspirational. I had my own problems in college and while I never had to do this, it’s not easy to pack up and go back home or go somewhere else. Something like that would be beyond stressful. And then to still be motivated to try another school, with no help, is not something I could have done.

[@floorsbychrisable]

He was one of a handful of receivers in NFL history that were uncoverable even with safety help. His short area quickness, reaction time, foot speed and eye/hand are all off the charts. Twitchy af but straightens his path to get angles. Elite of the elite for 5-6 years. HOF imo.

[@nonstop]

Can’t stop watching this channel 😜

[@NoStudyPoker]

Me either!

[@NoStudyPoker]

@NoStudyPoker Yeah me either!

[@wickyboi55]

You should make basketball videos.

[@bonzobonanza]

You guys should make baseball-related videos!

[@wickyboi55]

@@bonzobonanza Bro copy-pasted my comment...

[@trvpstarr_jey]

Bro ngl Ab is the reason y i became a steelers fan he was my favorite we growing up not it's sad what's been going on wit him

[@cardough550]

AB is definitely a HOF, but his reckless antics on and off the field is going to postpone his HOF invite.

[@baleksander000]

I’d be happy if he never gets in.

[@NoStudyPoker]

It’d be great if you did How Good Was Josh Gordon. He’s got a roller coaster story as well.

[@Killacam1992]

He had one great season. A couple mid seasons. And a few the rest were trash.

[@NoStudyPoker]

@@Killacam1992 thank God you ain’t making the video.

[@Killacam1992]

@@NoStudyPoker thank god he ain’t listening to you on ideas for videos because your idea was trash.

[@kenw2225]

It's true . He had one great season. The rest were nothing special. All time great talent though. But immaturity

[@robertscherer9396]

Josh Gordon is currently playing in the XFL, he’s trying to fight his way back into the NFL

[@ericgarcia6264]

He gave my ravens problems but dude couldn’t stay outta trouble

[@JulianWavy]

Bro i hated going against the Steelers back when they had the Killer bee's

[@JulianWavy]

With Ben Ab and Bell

[@baleksander000]

It’s to be expected.

[@aidan7376]

As a Steelers fan growing up watching him, this will be good😂

[@Ewabound571]

AB was sooooo good. It’s unfortunate that he ended his career the way he did. I hope he gets the help He needs mentally. Maybe he was very widely understood but I think being under the spotlight really hurt him. They’ll let you be you when things go well, but they’ll destroy when things don’t.

[@troyc4250]

We all know he’s an amazing WR. So why ask the question like that? Regardless of his behavior now… his work on the field speaks for itself

[@eas_sae]

the title isnt the point its just going over his career and thats a title that draws clicks

[@austinford4975]

One coach, one call. "Hey man, you could earn a scholarship" Just gave him the option.

[@toyotoyo8410]

The fact that I forgot he was accused of rape is a testament to how insane he acts all the time

[@savaunbrown]

6:38 look at that list. Take me back man

[@mattwatson8357]

Please do 'How good was Jamaal Charles' next

[@TheKAYLEN101]

Great video but you should had included the illegal tackle from 2016 by Vontaze Burfict… that was the beginning on the downward spiral for AB.

[@nomacfr]

my favorite wideout growing up. its a shame how bad mentally he became

[@benselchow7549]

Same here, he’s who made me fall in love with football, what a fall from grace

[@jand1144]

No matter what AB 84 is a all time receiver aside the off field stuff which isnt our businesses to deal with im just evaluating the player and he definitely is a top 10 all time wr

[@pp3k3jamail]

💥💥Well I've been watching the NFL football since 1990 and I honestly say I've seen a lot of great receivers and Antonio Brown is definitely one of them. He is one of the most talented most unguardable receivers I've ever seen in my life.

[@MC22109]

I actually forgot how good AB was until I watched this 😅

[@TMFxROCK]

Shows that yall worry about the wrong things

[@zmo1ndone502]

Anybody who doesnt know how good he is cant imagine. Top top top S tier receiver up there with Rice, Megatron. T.O. and Moss

[@nickcooler2658]

This guy was so good playing football 🏈 I don’t know why was causing so much problems. He could’ve easily become one of the best .

[@jimjason5146]

He has CTE brain damage. It makes you reckless and lowers inhibition.

[@matthewdaniels709]

Mike Tomlin should get an award for dealing with ab for so long

[@stackmorehateless]

Legend if i ever saw one

[@factsonly4793]

The fact these Steelers couldn’t win a Super Bowl with Big Ben. Antonio Brown, and Levion Bell is insane!!!!! Watching those years was a blessing and a pain

[@robertscherer9396]

I think you should do how good was Emmanuel Sanders, Eli Manning, Archie Manning, Demaryius Thomas, or how bad was Akili Smith

[@stickimationSmax]

Jacoby Jones, the man of the mile high miracle, will go a miracle paradise miles high now. Rest In Peace Jacoby, Texans, Ravens, and NFL fans will miss you.🕊️ -From a Niners Fan.

[@stickimationSmax]

oops wrong vid

[@patrickmccarthy9543]

This video was awesome I think an Odell one would be a good vid

[@dzejty]

how can you make a AB video withou mentioning the burfict hit?!

[@Decliningsyndrome]

Great video as always🙌

[@danielmcdonough4279]

The answer, regardless of anything else, is really, really, really good

[@fpspaul]

One of the greatest receivers of my generation.

[@Simplyykev]

Still got my Steelers jersey favorite receiver ever baby

[@kristinbeckendendyk7889]

1:47 JUMPSCARE!

[@Esteb86]

Burfict really ruined AB. Man was never the same after that hit.

[@abdeenabdul7803]

Tbh this guy is really a all time great reciever and hes also a first ballot hall of famer but he will probably

[@zirrbiik9092]

Still my favorite athlete

[@ItschaboiJeffar]

How ya not gonna talk about the vontaze burfict incident??? That shit changed his life

[@Oureradication]

Top 10 WR of all time for sure. One could argue top 5 if you want.

[@ronniedudley2697]

YOU'RE STILL THE #1 G.O.A.T. AND A STEELER FOREVERMORE ❤

[@AlphaKnight66]

Gotta do Jordy Nelson next 🙏🏾

[@BrandonHopkins-lg1nf]

how do you play 3 games and have over 1000 receiving yards

[@bertaboy9078]

Start*

[@the757general2]

The Steelers starting WRs in 2011 were Mike Wallace and Hines Ward. It's crazy that AB got so many yards being the team's #3 WR. Ward only had 381 receiving yards the entire season and didn't even average 10 yards per catch.

[@grindtimetv8583]

This dude was so damn good. It’s crazy you walked himself out of the league.

[@Noifsnobutsnococonuts-rj4kk]

My high schools strength trainer was ABs trainer. Flex 😎 💪🏿

[@bryantshockey4746]

They really should mention how he got his brain scrambled by Vontaze Burfect, he was never really a locker room issue until then.

[@mokush4me412]

Put this dude in the Hall of Fame.. His numbers speak for themselves.

[@slowmobius2136]

Wonder what his speech would be like

[@FaithfulFumoFan23]

Burfict didn't even hit him in the head you all need to go watch the play again. His personality is just that. If you're not a fan you're entitled to your opinion personally I find him entertaining. Tremendous player and nobody can deny that!

[@UncleClaudeSportsandThangs]

AB was the best receiver in football for a 5 year stretch and is the 4th best in Steelers History. He should be number one but we all know what happened. I hope he's getting the help that he needs. Obviously, he's never been the same since the Burfect dirty hit. BTW, the receivers ahead of him in Steelers history: 1)Lynn Swann 2) John Stallworth 3) Hines Ward 4) AB Those 3 are lifelong Steelers and won Super Bowls but he should have been #1.

[@scottwalton6875]

There’s no doubt about how good he was! Forgot all the crazy stuff the guy was super talented 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@masone.6850]

As a 9er fan, Joe broke my heart in 2013 ngl.

[@King_Kunta]

AB was literally UNGUARDABLE. Randy Moss is the goat for me, but AB was on his way to battling Rice and Moss as the best of all time

[@Barrygraybeatz]

It's crazy that people will sit here and say he's stupid or crazy because he didn't want to be treated like property or controlled by the NFL system... smh

[@585_Mar]

AB run was crazy

[@AidanMccandless]

Tryna make me tear up

[@savaunbrown]

The b roll is comedic

[@Fighterx356]

Steelers top 5. Can’t deny

[@Anewfoundhope-lives]

Let’s start a movement to keep fathers in the house. That’s how men learn to control their emotions and not destroy their lives.

[@justingarman6980]

Man.. imagine if he could have stayed with the Steelers. Ben and him could have won 2 more Super Bowls

[@Lefuhq3]

Imo he would've been top 4 if he didn't go through his bs. When the conversation dying at a party I bring up AB 💀.

[@ReemoTheCeo]

My goat AB 6 year run is unmatched

[@iseehowitis9382]

Nino brown is a menace on and off the field.

[@VulgarTrex88]

Didn’t mention that devastating hit that left him with a brutal concussion that more than likely affected his mental health permanently

[@Gogettor]

Should have mentioned Burfict. He’s to blame.

[@virginianative847]

He was All Pro in 4 years in row in Pittsburgh lol

[@Marleyboneisaworld2]

It's a shame. AB if he had just played every season might be considered a top 3 receiver all time. He was putting up better than Jerry Rice numbers for 5 or 6 years before he had off the field issues.

[@Passbu]

He’s the greatest wr in nfl history. I’m a pats fan so I’m being unbiased. I understand he has horrible off the field decision making but his football ability is god like. He’s top 10 in receiving yards and missed a ton of games. If you do the math he could easily have 25k receiving yards. Yes he’s that good.

[@AndyRobertooie]

Amazing.

[@BW-cd7gp]

AB is the greatest receiver of all time. Yup, I said that!

[@mrblue___]

of the 2010s, maybe

[@emekaamerican863]

What is crazy he'll be a HOF player who will never be in the HOF because of his antics.

[@doeb3]

Plenty of guys that are in and did worse. He’ll get in.

[@18WheelinEagle]

Can we get a How good was Donovan McNabb?

[@king_dirhea3675]

The vontez hit made him crazy

[@benjaminrichter4565]

really ? so many chans but no actual footage ? because most scenes anyone can find in other vids already dont show AB.

[@logarithm14]

the ai voice kinda fell apart in the middle there 😭

[@tonemack2981]

It's effin sad! People now laugh at AB and say things like he's dumb, and now they laugh at him because they say he's broke. This is what's wrong with society and why it all translates to hating on each other. All the reason why AB career ended as it did is no laughing matter, but people continue to make fun of it and call him names. This dude was absolute greatness, and in life when your doing great evil always follows and AB had his demons. But it's how you face and handle evil and your demons, and unfortunately for AB couldn't fight off his demons, which is usually a sign of something bigger, a cry for help, something that has been manifesting. I miss watching this dude play and still to this day there is no one in the league that was consistent as AB. I love seeing people succeed like they are in heaven riding high. But it absolutely pains me to see those people dragged down to hell because they couldn't overcome thir demons.

[@blakebrown84]

He was good until he ruined his own career by making terrible decisions and making bad choices. He won’t be a Hall of Famer because of his on and off the field problems. He didn’t get along with his teammates or his coaches. He was his own worst nightmare. He was problematic. He was a maniac.

[@theone7778]

Hes a first ballot hall of famer its not a question for what he did on the feild which is the only thing that should count, hes arguably top 5 wrs all time

[@blakebrown84]

I guess

[@penguinrea0088]

God bless you all

[@zethmox]

Dude was a lock in for the hall of fame but threw it all away

[@luchofutbol8539]

I dont give a shit about his stats. Once you're throwing furniture out a building, all respect is gone. He nearly killed a toddler. How he didn't go to prison is beyond me.

[@Nnoreaga]

Pops wearing a “world best farter/father” shirt?

[@johnnyluca]

His youth life also could be a reason for his behavior. Growing up like that ain’t easy it takes a life long toll while also teaching you unhealthy mental n emotional habits. Not making excuses for the man just looking at his side of the hourglass

[@noneofyourbusiness1114]

For sure. He’s from the era of Miami where there were massive Haitian and Jamaican gang wrecking havoc across the city.

[@themetalchica]

You didnt mention the hit that nearly took his life and caused instant CTE, which is when his erratic behavior started. Prior to that, he was flamboyant and fun. He will never be stable again, all because of one hit.

[@SureAce]

I dont think this guy should get any more recognition. He is an outstanding player but he has a terrible undisciplined behavior

[@BasedBrainrot]

he has all the recognition, pretty much everybody who seen him in his prime, even me as a browns fan, rightfully see him as an all time great in terms of talent. he was just too big of a diva. you know you gotta problem when TO says ur a diva lol

[@FireAttack0811]

No I think he should get more regoniton cause he is underrated

[@BasedBrainrot]

@@FireAttack0811 not really. anybody who's been a fan for more than 5 years knows how good he is. underrated implies that people dont recognize your talent. everybody recognizes ab's talent, its his personality that causes people to not talk abt him.

[@Betroid]

Fatherless behavior

[@Joseph.221]

@@Betroidand Vontaze Burfict

[@LastNameGalePodcast]

lets be real and in all factual statements even on paper he's the best WR the team has ever had... next to Hines...and that's debatable to me honestly...since he never finished with us... who knows how great bro could've continued to be...next to Mitz Fitz bruh could catch anything...even COVID

[@prod_stevie]

This dude coulda finshed as a top 5 wr all time, so sad man

[@talesofthedrip]

HALL OF FAMER 🔥

[@chicagonews1017]

DECENT STORY but we know after the burfit hit to the head antonio brown was never the same

[@brianchristopher4666]

Biggest dope in league history. There.. it's official. And don't think that buccs Superbowl ring doesn't get pawned sooner than later

[@Gtazoe]

Mans got a ring. We don't play forever. Aaron Donald just retired.

[@ILYASS.SCH1]

Majority of the clowns Talking trash about AB never got a Touchdown in their lives . AB The Greatest WR of this Generation , he makes it look too easy with very small effort , Legend 👏

[@brycetheassassin1907]

PLEEEEEEAAAASE DO AJ GREEN!

[@Standgedicht]

At the end the story will be: From homeless to NFL superstart to homeless again. It`s a shame, AB was one of the best wide receivers ever played the game. Unfortunatly the guy has some special abilities that ruin himself.

[@jaychefffff]

Wait so 2015 wasn’t Odell ?

[@anthonykrause8052]

I think AB not making the hall of fame would be extremely hypocritical of the league. They’ve always separated the player from his actions, like if Ray Lewis and OJ Simpson are in, Brown should be too.