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TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 10: Antonio Brown #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 10: Antonio Brown #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Recently, the former Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown grabbed plenty of headlines for all the wrong reasons. However, this time he’s in the headlines for the right reason. According to recent reports, Brown is all set to join the ownership group of The Albany Empire of the National Arena League (NAL). Notably, the WR’s father, Eddie Brown, played for the same team in the 1990s; the team was previously known as the Albany Firebirds.
BREAKING: Former #NFL superstar WR Antonio Brown is buying a football team, per sources.
The 7x Pro Bowl wideout is getting involved with the Albany Empire (previously the Firebirds) of the National Arena League the same team his father who is considered the greatest Arena… https://t.co/ZR6pFalGkr pic.twitter.com/T14epOM9Bt
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) March 2, 2023
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Brown surprised everyone when he announced his retirement from professional football at 34. Now, he is all set to buy a football team, which obviously sent shockwaves among the NFL fans.
NFL fans react to the news of Antonio Brown possibly buying a football team
Earlier, the Twitter account MLFootball broke the news on Twitter when they announced that Brown is in contention for buying his father’s former team. Many fans on Twitter mocked the former footballer turned rapper.
One fan took a dig at him and said:
Who let this happen
— Freddy (@therealFreddy85) March 2, 2023
Another Twitter user sarcastically commented:
This will end well
— J (@jasonmezrahi) March 2, 2023
One more Twitter user mocked Brown and his personality on and off the field.
AB the type of owner to run on the field with his equipment on after his team is losing after half time….
— Ćaponê ♎️2️⃣0️⃣♿️🤞🏿🪖🎯🥶 (@Capone20s) March 2, 2023
Meanwhile, one fan had no clue that Antonio Brown was Eddie Brown’s son.
I watched his dad play and was there for their arena championship and I had no idea Antonio was his son 🤯
— ShawnyB (@jokershawn37) March 2, 2023
Another fan lauded Brown’s father for his amazing display in the NAL.
Touchdown Eddie Brown!! I saw him play back in ‘95! My dad told me he was the Jerry Rice of Arena football!! He had 3-4 td’s that game!!
— Niner Dawg (@chrisfoland_24) March 2, 2023
On the other hand, one Twitter user thinks the players will find it difficult to work with him.
I don’t think any of those guys want to work for him
— Jordan (@j3marty) March 2, 2023
One user thinks Brown should have been a part of the future Commanders’ ownership team.
Good Luck AB. Financially would have been better to be part of the future Wash Commanders new ownership team, but what ever. Wish you the best….
— slacker (@SlackerOBrien) March 2, 2023
Whereas one fan thinks the 34-year-old former NFL player could suit up for his new team as the owner.
What are the chances he suits up?
— BLess’eM (@Steen4401) March 2, 2023
Meanwhile, one fan felt Kurt Warner was the greatest NAL football player and not Eddie Brown.
Kurt Warner is the greatest arena football player of all time and it ain’t even close lol
— Brad Frisbie (@bfrisbie15) March 2, 2023
Many people consider Brown’s father the greatest NAL footballer. While many others think Warner was greater than Brown. Moreover, Warner played in the NFL as well and won Super Bowl while playing for the Rams. However, fans still argue that Brown had a better NAL career than Warner.
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AB thinks his father was the greatest NAL player over Warner
While talking to MLFootball, Brown talked about feeling really proud about the possibility of owning his father’s former team. He said, “Imagining buying your father’s team you saw him be the greatest AFL player all-time over Kurt Warner, so for me to bring the community back give opportunities, help others live their dreams, and to be a part of greatness of something bigger than me, I’m excited!“
🚨Statement from Antonio Brown to @_MLFootball regarding his purchase of the Albany Empire of the National Arena League:
“Imagining buying your father's team you saw him be the greatest AFL player all-time over Kurt Warner, so for me to bring the community back give… https://t.co/9oYrkV4Kw8
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) March 2, 2023
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Although many did not agree with his comments, some fans congratulated Brown for this new step. Notably, Brown already transitioned from a footballer to a rapper. It will be interesting to see how he adapts to this possible new role in life.
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