Stephen A. Smith Laces Into Jon Gruden For "Weak" Handling of Antonio Brown

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Smith isn't a fan of Brown's sudden reinstatement.

There has been a lot of drama surrounding the Oakland Raiders over the past week or so and as you would come to expect by now, it's all because of Antonio Brown and his wacky antics. After a two-week-long saga that included two helmet grievances and some missed practices, Brown got into an argument with the team's general manager Mike Mayock. Brown was threatened with a suspension but after an apology today, Brown has been told he can play in Monday night's season opener against the Denver Broncos.

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith seems to take issue with the decision to cut AB some slack as he took to Twitter with some harsh words for Raiders head coach Jon Gruden. Smith called the decision weak and said it even looks "pathetic" on Gruden's part.

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It remains to be seen whether or not Brown causes any more problems within the organization before the season starts. The first game of the year will be the true litmus test for the team as Brown could become even more of a nuisance should the team start losing games on a consistent basis. At this point, the Raiders are going to need to hope for the best and pray nothing else happens.

Do you agree with Stephen A.? Should the Raiders have suspended Brown or do need him in the lineup on Monday?


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.