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There is a lot of speculation right now that Antonio Brown could join quarterback Tom Brady in Tampa Bay. The veteran catcher played a game last year with Brady in New England and even touched down for the Patriots. Of course, this story has already been challenged.
If Brown were to land with an NFC team like the Buccaneers, some believe that could be enough to change the balance of power within the conference. A former NFL executive who became an analyst, Michael Lombardi, believes that if Brown lands with an NFC West team like the Seattle Seahawks, it would shift the balance of power within the division away from the San Francisco 49ers.
Lombardi joined 95.7 The Game on Tuesday and was asked if he could see the Niners getting involved in a hard look at Brown.
“I think Antonio Brown changes the balance of power in the West (if he signs there),” Lombardi told Joe, Lo & Dibs show. “I think if Seattle catches it, they become the favorite. I think if the 49ers get it, they keep the favorite. Remember, we’re six inches from Seattle’s home [a playoff] Game.
“There is this balance line. Even if the Niners dominated the playoffs, this little balance that is in this conference, I think, will be changed. Antonio Brown would make Seattle, for me, a competitor of NFC Super Bowl immediately, and he would make sure the 49ers had their place. “
Lombardi believes that any contract offered to Brown would be incentive, as the Patriots did with quarterback Cam Newton. The talented catcher may not be suitable for San Francisco, however. The 49ers had the opportunity to sue Brown last year but chose not to do so. This decision turned out to be the right one at the time.
“We took a quick look and then just said,” Hey, we’re not interested, “said general manager John Lynch in March 2019.
Lombardi also believes that despite the team’s confidence as the 2020 season approaches, the 49ers could see a regression.
Said Lombardi: “Now I know John Lynch says [the 49ers are] better than ever, but I think they will have to prove, by losing (DeForest) Buckner, that (Javon) Kinlaw can come in and do what Buckner can do because what Buckner did was really important to what they do defensively. “
You can listen to the full conversation with Lombardi below.
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