Bruce Arians backs Antonio Brown, but draws a line

Bruce Arians doesn’t have time for nonsense. 

Everyone knew the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be taking a chance on Antonio Brown when they signed him to a one-year deal. Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians might be the one under the most pressure after past comments stated he wasn’t interested in add the Pro Bowl target.

Two weeks into his third chance with the league and Brown is back in trouble. This time, he was accused of destroying a security camera and throwing a bicycle at a security guard last month, according to the Miami Herald. So far, no charges have been made.

Arians has always been known for giving players second chances, but that usually is where the line ends. Despite supporting Brown during this process, the veteran coach has a line in which he won’t handle AB or anyone’s shenanigans moving forward.

“We know the incident, He’s been a model citizen,” Arians said on SiriusXM NFL Radio Wednesday evening. “If and when he’s not, we’ll move on. He knows that, our team knows that. I don’t really think we’re going to have any problems. We haven’t had any so far and I wouldn’t really anticipate any.”

How much longer can Brown keep it going?

Brought in due to concerns of injuries, Brown’s role has been limited in two games with Tampa Bay thus far. So far, the former Steelers’ standout has tallied just 10 catches for 100 yards, with seven coming in last week’s victory over the Panthers.

The Buccaneers’ offense is loaded with talent in both the run and pass game. Brown currently sits as the team’s No.3 receiver behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin respectively. Add in a talented 1-2 combination of Ronald Jones and Leonard Fournette, and there’s zero margin for error on Brown’s end that would keep him employed for the remainder of the year.

Arians seems to have made it clear on Brown’s status. So long as he remains out of trouble, he’ll be a Buccaneer. The second things change, it could be the end of the four-time All-Pro’s career.