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- Antonio Brown and Bruce Arians seemed to have a contentious relationship in Tampa Bay
- Today, Brown alleged that their issues went back to their days in Pittsburgh
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The whole sports world knows that there were issues between Antonio Brown and Bruce Arians in Tampa Bay. The relationship seemed rocky at different points during their time together there and it, of course, ended with Arians screaming at Brown on the sideline and Brown ripping off his uniform and storming off the field.
What was less clear to fans was the nature of their relationship while both Brown and Arians were with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Arians was the Steelers’ offensive coordinator for Brown’s first two years in the league and according to Brown, they had some issues during that time as well.
Brown discussed them with former Steelers teammate, Ryan Clark on “The Pivot” today.
@AB84 on The Pivot…clears the air with RC, talks Tom Brady, Kanye and where he wants to head next! @Realrclark25 @FredTaylorMade @OfficialCrowder https://t.co/WgEtJ6JeHt#nfl #ab #podcast #KanyeWest pic.twitter.com/Q6QoBVdHI6
— Pivot Podcast (@thepivot) March 8, 2022
“[Clark] and I know how Arians used to treat me. You and I know that Bruce Arians said that A.B. isn’t smart enough to play the ‘X’ position. You and I know that Ben Roethlisberger had to say enough is enough and tell Bruce Arians that we have to play this guy. The public doesn’t know that.”
Brown had a minimal role in his first season in the league, but seemingly gained enough trust from the coaching staff and Ben Roethlisberger to become a 1000 yard receiver in year 2.
This revelation from Brown also lends more validity to the idea that Arians didn’t really want him in Tampa Bay to begin with, but Tom Brady made the move happen.
It seems that the story is far from over when it comes to Antonio Brown and Bruce Arians.