Terrell Owens isn’t feeling your Antonio Brown comparisons.
The six-time Pro Bowl selection and five-time first-team All-Pro caught wind of Antonio Brown’s apparent meltdown at the Jets game on Sunday.
Owens took to Twitter to express his initial shock at Brown’s impromptu walk by reposting the video and commenting.
What in the Antonio Brown is going on?! 🤷🏾♂️🤔 https://t.co/mkS0fNbib9
— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) January 2, 2022
“What in the Antonio Brown is going on?!’
Coming For T.O.
However, fans felt the need to take jabs at Owens after, comparing him to Brown. A Twitter user asked, “Bigger Diva: Antonio Brown or Terrell Owens?”
Wow. Respectfully and Disrespectfully, there’s no comparison. Clearly you’ve been drinking the kool-aid. https://t.co/d6th2OAan2
— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) January 2, 2022
Well, Owens wasn’t having it.
“Wow. Respectfully and Disrespectfully, there’s no comparison. Clearly you’ve been drinking the kool-aid,” T.O. posted in retort.
We Are Not The Same
Ever since Owens’ tumultuous relationship with former Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb was made public, many have considered him a diva.
Exactly!!! https://t.co/9pbB4Q6AWT
— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) January 2, 2022
Although he is regarded as one of the best players of his era, Owens was a lightning rod of controversy. During his professional career, his flamboyance on the field attracted the hostility of those who mistook it for arrogance. Owens’ signature flamboyant touchdown celebrations were often taken out of context by the media and the fans at large.
However, Owens was labeled as a bad teammate by many due to issues he had with other players. Conversely, Brown’s problems stem from his incidents that happened off the field until Sunday’s walkout at the Jets game.
Mr. Whole Lotta Money
Brown, a sixth-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers, compiled more receptions than any other player in the league from his rookie season in 2010 through 2018.
No lies detected. https://t.co/GJPXWgFouS
— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) January 3, 2022
According to reports, Brown’s relationship with the Steelers went terrible, like the famed towel, especially with coach Mike Tomlin and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Eventually, Brown requested a trade, and in 2019, he was traded to the Oakland Raiders.
The team made him the highest-paid receiver in the league. However, his time in Oakland was short following several infamous off-the-field incidents. Brown suffered from frostbitten feet during a cryotherapy session which he missed some preseason practice.
Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems
He reportedly had a confrontation with general manager Mike Mayock, which was the last straw. Subsequently, the team released Brown without ever playing a regular-season game with the team. Eventually, Brown signed with the New England Patriots and was cut after just one game while the NFL was investigating sexual assault allegations made against him.
That part. https://t.co/XX4bZQxyfF
— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) January 3, 2022
However, after finishing 2019 and the start of 2020 as a free agent, Brown signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he was part of the team that won Super Bowl LV. Then his penchant for not paying his service providers led to his chef outing his fake vaccination card after not paying a $10,000 bill.
Tainted Legacy?
It led to a three-game suspension that collided with his return at the Jets game and subsequent “release” from the team after storming off the field mid-game.
The real question is how long will AB be chasing a Hall of Fame induction? The cardinal rule in sports is not to give up in the heat of battle, and Brown failed his team with the walkout. Since many believe that is the last time the world will see Brown in an NFL game, his legacy is at stake.
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