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49ers should take hard pass on Antonio Brown… again

Antonio Brown #17 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The 49ers could use wide receiver help, and the perennial Pro Bowler Antonio Brown is out there. But, no thanks.

It’s time for Round 2 of the possible San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Antonio Brown sweepstakes.

When the Pittsburgh Steelers were dangling the seven-time Pro Bowler this time last year, it wasn’t hard to see why the Niners could be interested. They needed receiving help, and even Hall of Famer Jerry Rice was behind the idea.