The New England Patriots officially signed troubled receiver Antonio Brown early Monday for a discounted price of (up to) $15 million dollars, adding to an already impressive roster of offensive weapons on cheap contracts. The deal was expected, as reports surfaced as early as Saturday afternoon that Brown was headed to Foxborough to join Tom Brady and Bill Belichick – mere hours after the news broke that the Oakland Raiders had released him.
Hot takes have been flying around from fans and experts alike, who all either declare that Brown will lead the Patriots to an undefeated season, or that he’ll tear the locker room apart with his bizarre brand of antics and distractions.