PITTSBURGH -- A tardy Antonio Brown slipped into another Pittsburgh Steelers team meeting through the back door.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin revealed to his team what most already knew in regards to his prolific star receiver.
"(Tomlin) essentially told the group, we'll tolerate it now because of what he brings on the field, but the minute production stops, you don't overlook it," said one ex-Steeler who played with Brown for three seasons, recalling a story that multiple players confirmed.
That philosophy proved easier said than done. Brown's production -- 100-plus catches and 1,200-plus receiving yards in six consecutive seasons -- hasn't stopped, but the team reached a boiling point.