Martavis in a unfortunate position...

Oct 25, 2017, 7:15 PM

I'll preface what I write that I 100% believe Martavis has made his own bed, due to his own actions from years ago. So don't waste your time with: "....he should shut his mouth, he gets paid millions, blah, blah, blah". I get it, you think he's privileged. Heck, I agree. He's fortunate to have that opportunity. However, there is a double standard that exists within the Steelers organization.

Even though MB has done everything right to get back to playing, he's still paying the price. There is no question he's a 2nd class citizen, and not getting targets/looks that he used to. Not even close. I know this just reading and listening to Big Ben's comments over the last 18 months. Despite struggling with a VERY real problem (depression), that many of us can't even fathom, he fought back, very much on his own, to get back to the starting lineup. But that isn't good enough in the eyes of some, which is unfortunate.

And, b/c of his past he has now no voice. He can't say a d @ m n thing. Not denying that when you make a mistake, you lose your ability to talk (or talk w/out consequence). Not disputing that one bit. However, lets remember...

1) Big Ben isn't without history either. A man 2x accused of sexual assaults, who has constantly thrown his own players under the bus (even this year) with never a consequence. Heck, he even got a raise after the 2nd sexual assault making him the 11th highest paid athlete in the world at the time. I find it odd that someone with his history, can (or even would) say what he does, much less the fact it's never a distraction. Actually, if I had the history that Big Ben had (especially vs Martavis) I'd be MUCH more likely to keep my mouth shut and stay out of the public eye. I'd much rather be the person that struggled with depression and marijuana use than several rape allegations.

2) Even Antonio Brown can throw a hissy, toss a cooler, and take a swipe and the OC, but, again, that's not a distraction. I'll admit, he doesn't have quite the history that Big Ben and Martavis does, so maybe he's built up some credit. However, it's still suspect that he can record videos during locker room meetings, throw tantrums during the game, swipe at coaches,.......all with no consequence.

Again, I have no real issue with the punishment of being demoted to scout team, in and of itself. However, when compared to others, on the same team, with recent issues, a double standard obviously exists.

I can't say I blame him for wanting a trade. Probably didn't express that in the right channels, but it's not with pretty good reason in my eyes.

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your proposition - not saying I agree its true - that Ben is denying him targets or that others get by with weird behavior. Where I disagree with you is the idea that this creates an unfortunate position. This is not a relative situation. What he has cost the organization and his teammates to date is huge, and the bet they have made on this future is much less sure than it was before: the Steelers are also in a very unfortunate situation, one Bryant caused. It is therefore not unreasonable for Bryant to expect that his road back would be gradual, that it would take some time for Ben and others to trust him. That stands alone, regardless of what is happening with anyone else.

The fact that others have more trust, deserved or not, is irrelevant here. This is about Bryant and only Bryant, not anyone else or what anyone else gets or doesn't get. Its Bryant's unwillingness to accept this that leads to the stupid things he says. So Bryant can keep looking at what others are getting rather than what he deserves, and thinking his situation is unfortunate, and he will soon be out of the league. Deservedly so.

Martavis in a unfortunate position...

He did everything the NFL required, now the Steelers are

LOL. That's laughable.

Really? Then why have they not made him a bigger part of

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if you watched the games, and read what I wrote

which he arranged personally.....

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Re: which he arranged personally.....

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First, you shouldn't assume that

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you didn't say all big companies.

I don't have a problem with anything you have said, even

Martavis has a habit of putting himself in unfortunate

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