Antonio Brown buys stake in area soccer’s Albany Empire

Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been comparatively quiet currently, not popping up on information feeds an excessive amount of exterior of our Jackass bracket match, for which he not too long ago superior to the Remaining 4. That must be thought-about factor as a result of there hasn’t been any scandalous conduct out of AB this month. Nevertheless, what Brown did get entangled with earlier this month is changing into half proprietor of an Area soccer group within the Nationwide Area League.

The short-term consideration the NAL and Albany Empire will obtain would possibly enhance publicity, however this probably gained’t produce any long-term positive factors for the model. Brown’s father, Eddie Brown, as soon as performed for the Albany Firebirds within the Area Soccer League (AF2) within the Nineties. The elder Brown performed broad receiver and was inducted into the AFL Corridor of Fame in 2011.

Past that a part of this story, you must marvel if laying down with AB will finally be value it for the Empire and NAL general. It’s not that folks don’t deserve second possibilities, however what number of second possibilities do you want? Brown has stayed within the information for many of the incorrect causes for a number of years, whether or not on the sphere or off. AB simply can’t appear to get proper.

Think about working for somebody who’s infamous for allegedly not desirous to pay individuals for providers rendered. He’s additionally been accused of sexual assault/harassment on a number of events. The underside line right here is that it’s exhausting to belief Brown. That’s what we’ve seen over the previous few years. Tom Brady was seemingly his ultimate lifeline within the NFL, and he finally turned heel on him.

Hopefully, it’s all value it for the NAL. It’s unlucky, however the longer he’s with the group, the extra probability there may be of the previous NFL ALL-PRO going off the rails. We’ve seen it too many instances already. Within the NFL, he had individuals to reply to, and he nonetheless managed to seek out hassle at almost each flip. Seeing a black athlete have possession of a sports activities franchise is nice, as we haven’t all the time acquired these alternatives traditionally. However in fact, the NAL goes for the man who will finally act a rattling idiot.

Benefit from the publicity whereas it lasts. The NAL will probably remorse this transfer sooner fairly than later.