The Steelers actually handled themselves in a very business-like manner this week.
Art Rooney II met with disgruntled receiver Antonio Brown down in Florida, and the two decided it was best to part ways. Also, via general manager Kevin Colbert, the organization announced that it would not be transition or franchise tagging Le’Veon Bell, an option that was still on the table even after the veteran running back sat out all of 2018 rather than play on the $14.5 million tag.
It seemed like a fine and dignified way to move on from two players that gave the organization and its fans a lot of great memories in recent seasons, memories that will surely be cherished by the ones who made them and the ones who enjoyed them many years from now when the smoke has cleared and the feelings have softened.