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Now That We Know About Martavis Bryant, Let’s Have a Little Patience

by Steeldad
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Most Mike Tomlin Press Conferences leave us trying to read thru his menusha (or minutiae for the non-slang) of information but today he couldn’t have been more obvious when it came to Martavis Bryant.

The rising superstar is of course serving a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s Substance Abuse Policy. According to the rules, Bryant is allowed to be at the Steelers’ facility but as Tomlin said, he is not.

NBC Sports and the Houston Chronicle confirmed what Tomlin made so blatantly obvious (without really saying it) when they announced Bryant was in fact in rehab with former NBA player-turned counselor John Lucas. When Bryant will return to the Steelers is uncertain at this time but it has to be expected that it will be the week prior to his return against San Diego.

What you as a fan need to realize is that expecting Bryant to be 100% on fire when he does return isn’t fair. He might be, but we can’t expect perfection out of the gate.  Bryant has a problem. It didn’t just start this year or linger from last year either. It’s been an issue and the Steelers knew it. Regardless of one’s personal feelings on marijuana, the fact of the matter is is that Bryant is one more hit away from pretty much seeing his career go up in smoke.

Anyone that has dealt with drug or alcohol problems knows that you just don’t turn the corner overnight. Despite Bryant putting himself in this position, we must be patient as he works not only on his game but his life as well. Yes, the possibilities of what the 2015 Steelers’ offense can be with him in the line-up are endless and as exciting as anything in the game of football.

But… If we want Martavis Bryant to make the proper changes in life and not become another Josh Gordon then give him some time whether he needs it or not.

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2 comments

Mary Pat Langer September 24, 2015 - 1:12 pm

Menusha? Really? Not minutiae?

steeldad September 24, 2015 - 1:18 pm

LoL. I chose to go with the slang simply because of the theme of the article. I knew the grammar police would get me at some point. 🙂

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