ALAMEDA – Martavis Bryant hadn’t spoken publicly since April 27, a day after the Raiders traded a third-round pick to Pittsburgh for the receiver’s rights.
A lot has been said about him since. Reports of a looming suspension have popped up for months, though the NFL has not taken formal action against him as a repeat offender of the substance abuse policy.
Raider head coach Jon Gruden had some unflattering things to say. He first criticized Bryant’s ability to learn a new system and play multiple receiver positions. Then Bryant was dubbed the “white tiger,” as a majestic specimen that few actually see.