Antonio Brown dealing w/ NFL + life traumas, explains social media CTESPN & bankruptcy | The Pivot
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Published 2024-06-18
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"CTESPN is not a game, We as football players and we as human beings do have real traumas that we're not talking about."
A repeat appearance on The Pivot is rare, but so is today's guest- a rare talent, a rare personality and a rare gift to authentically always be himself no matter what or who has something to say, he stands by his words and owns his lifestyle.
Once known for his Hall of Fame highlights on the field, former NFL star, Antonio Brown, is now equally known for his headlines away from the game in retirement. Whether it be his boisterous personality, his unusual relationships with various celebrities, his financial woes or his latest media platform CTESPN, AB is no stranger to controversy or being in the spotlight for his questionable comments and choices over the years.
With recent stories of Brown filing bankruptcy after earning nearly $80M during his NFL career and increasing criticisms over his social media distribution of contentious words around athletes, sports and hot social topics. In partnership with Fanatics, Ryan, Channing and Fred sit with Antonio for a conversation covering it all, from his storied football journey, to miscues to personal evolution to public perception to what is really going on in the life of the famed football star.
Ryan starts the episode by addressing his former Pittsburgh teammate from a place of respect but one of genuine care and concern asking how Antonio Brown the human is holding up mentally, physically and emotionally. And in a place of authenticity and humility, AB opens up, admitting that he never realized how much trauma you go through in being great and acknowledges the pain and real traumas that he endured as a football player and in everyday life as a human being.
Through therapy and reflection, Antonio shares how he has been able to put his thoughts and experiences into words, which led him to creating his viral X account CTESPN. "It's always when people don't understand- you're crazy." Antonio shares with the guys as Fred points to people being worried about the former wide receiver and Channing questions if the CTESPN platform does more harm than good because of how thoughts are communicated, often radical, racial and in raw expression. He says it's for entertainment but also for honestly and accountability, as athletes face public scrutiny and media sensationalizing all the time, but when he says something, it's often criticized with a different lens as AB gives the recent example of Sports Personality Pat McAfee calling Caitlin Clark a "white B word' and it being quickly forgiving yet he feels he is held to a tougher standard for a joke he made months back. Ryan inquires further into the purpose and future of the social media platform as the group discusses the inherent challenges in balancing public perception with personal growth.
Turning to football, the guys talk about the tangible talents of Antonio as one of the greatest wide receivers of this era and point to his Hall of Fame eligibility coming up in 2027, the same year as his Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, in which he hopes the tandem can go into Canton together. Fred asks if his tactics off the field will taint his chance of getting a gold jacket as Antonio pushes back saying one has nothing to do with the other, "If you think AB is not a hall of famer, put on the tape."
AB gives his thoughts on Justin Jefferson's record breaking NFL contract as well as the top 5 guys playing the position in the league right now and what skill set is most important for success on the field. Antonio addresses recent media reports regarding his financial situation. explaining in his own words and expressing how he feels misjudged and misunderstood but is embracing this next chapter of his life story, with a primary focus of being a present father, and enjoying his children being bigger, better versions of himself, what legacy is all about.
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All Comments (21)
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One thing is for sure is AB has mad respect for RC
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Pivot" Are you broke?" AB"I'm not broke ,I'm fractured 😂😅🤣"
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Brandon Marshall somewhere fighting the air😂😂😂
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Soon as I seen it was AB I knew right away he was gon be wearing that Micheal Jackson finger bling , black balenci boots, that chain and was gonna talk about trauma and adversity 😂
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The PIVOT more than any other podcast (in my humble opinion) seems to always find a way to "keep it real." Your interviews are unique, refreshing, informative and enlightening. I look forward to your next podcast.
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Once they get Ray Lewis it’s over
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Bro not crazy he really dgaf 🤷🏽♂️
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As a Steelers fan I will never deny AB his flowers. I remember waking up on Sundays, putting his jersey on and watching his magic. Give this man his jacket..
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I like how chan ask the gut wrenching questions 😂😂😂😂
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"Jesus walked the earth, was perfect, and still got hated" (on) now one of my favorite quotes. Even if a man was good, he would still get some type of hate.
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Nah ABs perspective on the Hall of Fame is the REALEST thing I’ve ever heard him say. The trauma that athletes face when dealing with the psychological angle is overlooked. Why should he be asked if he thinks he should be in the Hall of Fame? He struggled and willed himself to be there now he has to relive it and explain it, flat out nah. The tape, accolades, the intangibles, AND the story speak for themselves. Athletes are constantly asked to reflect on their work from a disingenuous angle of “do you think your best effort was good enough”?
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Hits AB with a question AB- “Trauma” “Adversity”
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Soon as AB said “Chan you gon like this” Chan instantly mumbled “i like it” 😂😂😂😂😂😂
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I love how they always let the guest have the floor to speak. To hear AB talk openly was refreshing. HOF for certain, Dade County forever.
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Freddy T was like "Ab you know ima keep it 1000 with you"😂
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This was basically a live intervention by a good group of dudes that understand him to some degree. Great work once again fellas. Keep up the great work! Not a fan of AB but I was able to hear him speak like a normal human being via this interview. Seek to understand....
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Mr. Put Dat Shyt On is humble sitting in that chair having a conversation with guys who has experienced being a professional athlete. This conversation (interview) is underrated, the PIVOT keeps winning. Great Job gentlemen
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A leather coat in June is wyld. 😮
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The Pivot Podcast never fails. Great group of gentlemen. Keep going!!
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Holy crap, I finally understand AB. What an insightful podcast. Wow
