Martavis Bryant Demoted To Scout Team
A.J. Smith and Cole Devine
Sports Literature
10/26/17
Sports Article
Article Link:
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21156115/martavis-bryant-pittsburgh-steelers-benched-sunday-game
Questions:
1. Should the Steelers trade Martavis Bryant?
2. Does Mike Tomlin have the right to demote Bryant?
3. How might the loss of Bryant impact the Steelers this week against the Lions?
4. Does Bryant have the right to complain about playing time?
1. The Steelers should trade Martavis Bryant. Juju Smith-Schuster took his spot in the lineup and is doing well with it, and a disgruntled player attracting attention isn't necessarily good attention. Since he is taking away from the team more than he is adding to it, and since he has some amount of trade value, there's no good reason for the Steelers to keep him.
ReplyDelete2. As the head coach, Mike Tomlin has the right to do what ever he pleases with the starting lineup for each game. I do think that Tomlin has the right to demote Bryant. He is causing unnecessary attention, and Tomlin, as the head coach, can do what he wants.
3. Bryant has just 18 receptions over 7 games, and just 1 touchdown. The loss of Bryant shouldn't substantially impact the Steelers whatsoever, and Tomlin wouldn't have changed this if he thought they couldn't win without Bryant.
4. Bryant does have the right to complain about playing time, but he has been too vocal about it. If he wanted a trade/more playing time, this shouldn't be a discussion on social media with his fans, but a discussion with his coach/general manager.
1. Should the Steelers trade Martavis Bryant?
ReplyDeleteYes I think the steelers should trade Martavis Bryant because so far this season he has been very mediocre and he has proven to have many problems with drug abuse, something the steelers should highly disapprove of. Also their rookie, JuJu Smith Schuster, is a fine replacement.
2. Does Mike Tomlin have the right to demote Bryant?
Yes Mike Tomlin has every right to demote Bryant since he is the head coach of the steelers. He is the one who is in charge of deciding the starting lineup so if he decides not to play Bryant than by all means he can do so.
3. How might the loss of Bryant impact the Steelers this week against the Lions?
I do not think the loss of Bryant will impact the steelers that much this week since their rookie JuJu Smith Schuster is just as good and should be able to replace him easily. Also the lions are not that great of a team this year so the steelers should not have to worry that much about the absence of Bryant.
4. Does Bryant have the right to complain about playing time?
It’s unprofessional to complain about your playing time, especially on social media, but I think he does have the right to complain if he chooses since he is not breaking any rules or laws.
1. The Steelers should trade Martavis Bryant. He is bringing negative attention to the organization and is being outplayed by a rookie wide receiver. Bryant is obviously frustrated with his current role so I don't see why Bryant and the Steelers wouldn't part ways. His presence is not helping the team succeed but rather creating a big distraction.
ReplyDelete2. Yes, Mike Tomlin does have the right to demote Bryant. As a head coach establishing a good culture and environment is very essential. If Mike Tomlin feels that Martavis Bryant is taking away from the well being of the team, he must lessen his role on the team.
3. I think the loss of Bryant will not substantially affect the Steelers. With the mindset that Bryant has right now he would not have a good game against the Lions. However, if Martavis Bryant was playing as well as he was in 2016, the Steelers would be at a loss. JuJu Smith Schuster will get a lot of targets and many oppurtunities to perform well.
4. Yes, he has the right to complain about playing time. Though, in the manner which he did is not how you handle it. Bryant should have talked to Mike Tomlin rather than taking to Twitter and talking bad against his teammate. Also, his Twitter rant hurt the morale of team which is very unhelpful for the Steelers.
1. Should the Steelers trade Martavis Bryant?
ReplyDeleteMartavis Bryant has no trade value after this scandal within the Steeler's organization, so I do not think it would be wise to trade him since they would not be able to get anything out of the trade. Also, it makes the organization look weak if they cave into the demands of Bryant as he has publicly shamed this prestigious organization.
2. Does Mike Tomlin have the right to demote Bryant
Mike Tomlin being the head coach has the absolute right to demote the receiver who has jut come off missing an entire season for failure to comply with he league's substance abuse policies. Someone who is attacking his players via social media should face repercussions like being placed on the scout team.
3. How might the loss of Bryant impact the Steelers this week against the Lions?
I do not think it is going to be a bit loss since their rookie receiver is starting to play within himself and take over Bryant's role as the third best option behind Bell and Antonio Brown. The Steeler's success is going to be based off the performance of their quarterback and his ability to distribute the ball to his weapons.
4. Does Bryant have the right to complain about playing time?
Bryant has the right to complain about his playing time, but he did not do it in the right manner. He should of kept this issue within the organization instead of taking it publicly via social media and reporters. If he did not make this a national news topic then he might of been able to resolve his problems, if he went to the head coach to talk about his role in the offense.
1. Should the Steelers trade Martavis Bryant?
ReplyDeleteYes because the trade value he has right now is considered a WR1 and they need to work on their defense and offensive line. A player that is unhappy in his situation will not perform, so there is no reason to keep someone who does not want to be there.
2. Does Mike Tomlin have the right to demote Bryant?
Of course he is the coach. Regardless of what Bryant did, the coach has every right to do whatever he sees fit. Bryant is a fantastic player who has superstar potential, but that does not mean he is worth more to the team then Tomlin. Tomlin is a super bowl coach and is not going to take some player who expressing frustration to the media.
3. How might the loss of Bryant impact the Steelers this week against the Lions?
Not that much since they already have super star potential at WR. They have AB, Juju, and Eli Rodgers. Juju is a better fit in the Steelers offense, and since he did put up nearly 200 yards and touchdown shows that he will help more then Martavis ever did. The USC alumni is so far playing at a level that Martavis is incapable of.
4. Does Bryant have the right to complain about playing time?
Yes he is a superstar, but do not go to the media about it. Talk to Tomlin and your agent and organization because it is a job not a media play around. He needs to man up and figure out what he is doing.
-Max Mahr
1. Should the Steelers trade Martavis Bryant?
ReplyDeleteI think that the Steelers should do what’s best for their team and shouldn’t let Martinis Bryant affect their success. He spoke out about how unhappy he was with his role on the team and requested a trade. The Steelers should make their own decision over whether or not he can be an asset to their team. Bryant has said that he will continue to play hard, but that is hard to believe.
2. Does Mike Tomlin have the right to demote Bryant?
Coach Mike Tomlin definitely has the right to demote Bryant. He spoke out about his team and that lost him his spot on the starting roster. He could have just worked harder but he became a distraction to the team and complained, and that earned him a spot on the bench. As head coach, Mike Tomlin does what he thinks is best for the team, and if he thought this was the right move then he definitely has the right to demote him.
3. How might the loss of Bryant impact the Steelers this week against the Lions?
I don’t think it will have much of an effect. Players like Bryant are easily replaceable, and the player who is playing in his spot, JuJu Smith-Schuster, has played well before. It is not like Bryant is on the same level as a receiver like Antonio Brown. He may be a threat, but his absence will not have a massive effect on the game.
4. Does Bryant have the right to complain about playing time?
Bryant has the right to complain about playing time, but when doing that he also has to realize the consequences. If he wanted to keep playing on the team he would have kept his mouth shut, but obviously Bryant was unhappy with the organization and he paid the price. Complaining was his right, but benching him was also Mike Tomlins right.
1. Should the Steelers trade Martavis Bryant?
ReplyDeleteIf Bryant is creating a distraction and influencing the teams success negatively , they should trade him. They should wait for some games to pass by and see how well they are doing with him still on the team. If they are doing well, there is no reason to trade him, especially because his trade value is so low right now. If they are not doing as well as they had previously hoped, they should trade him, despite the fact that he wouldn't be worth as much. The success of the team is the priority and if trading him would create success for the team, he must be traded.
2. Does Mike Tomlin have the right to demote Bryant?
Tomlin has the right to demote Bryant. Tomlin is the coach of the team, and Bryant is a player. The coach is in charge of lineups and if he wants to demote Bryant, he should do so.
3. How might the loss of Bryant impact the Steelers this week against the Lions?
The loss of Bryant is not a big deal for the Steelers. If they lose Bryant, they have JuJu Smith Schuster to back him up and play for him. JuJu is not distracting and he is totally focused on playing football, while Bryant is having to deal with the other problems such as trading. Bryant is easily replaceable, and the loss of him would not make an impact.
4. Does Bryant have the right to complain about playing time?
Technically Bryant does have the right to complain about playing time, but that does not mean he should by any means. He is skating on thin ice and if he keeps complaining about it, he will be kicked. Going to the media and complaining about it is even worse, even though he has the right. Bryant has the right to complain, but if he wants to stay on the team, he should stop.
1. I think the steelers should definitely look into trading Maitavius Bryant. He has brought a lot of negative attention to the team and created distractions in the locker room. It can be hard for a team to perform well if they have issues between players and that justifies getting rid of Bryant. However, football is a business and the steelers should only trade him if they get a good enough offer. He is still a good player that has some value in the league.
ReplyDelete2. Mike Tomlin has the right to demote Bryant. He is one of Tomlin's players and if he acts out, he deserves to receive any punishment Mike Tomlin creates. Tomlin needs to punish him in some way to show the other players that he has power and controls the team.
3. I don't think it will impact the steelers in a big enough way for it to affect the result or their game plan. Bryant doesn't get enough touches or attention during the game for him to not be replaceable.
4. Bryant obviously has the right to complain about his playing time, he can do whatever he wants on social media. But it will negatively impact him and it is a very unprofessional thing to do. That is a conversation that should happen with coaches not with the public.
1. Should the Steelers trade Martavis Bryant?
ReplyDeleteSeems like Bryant is not a positive influence over the team, with a history of drugs and not staying composed on social media. In my opinion they should trade him because his play isn't good enough to counterbalance the negatives he brings.
2. Does Mike Tomlin have the right to demote Bryant?
Mike Tomlin is the head coach, he has the right to demote a player whether or not the player is playing well.
3. How might the loss of Bryant impact the Steelers this week against the Lions?
The loss of Bryant will not have a significant impact on the game because JuJu has been playing well and can replace Bryant. The head coach would not have demoted him if he thought that it would have a big impact.
4. Does Bryant have the right to complain about playing time?
Bryant has the right to complain but he should not do it on social media. He needs to talk to his coach.
1. With sports the better player gets to play the most. The rookie, Juju has proven himself worthy of the tasks performed on and off the field while Bryant has become a reliability, putting the Steelers organization at risk of a bad reputation. He should be traded or even cut due to his bad habits.
ReplyDelete2. Tomlin has every right to demote Bryant. If Bryant isn't performing at the level Tomlin expects from Bryant, he should be benched and someone else should be replaced in his spot.
3. If Bryant isn't contributing to the team very much to begin with, then I don't see how it would affect their game against the Lions. In my opinion, Juju is the better option and he will be focused throughout the game.
4. I think Bryant has every right to complain over social media. Although, this will not help his case. I think regardless of what is said now, will not help him in the long run.
1. Should the Steelers trade Martavis Bryant?
ReplyDeleteI don’t think the Steelers should trade Martavis Bryant. I understand that he has been causing distractions to the team, but he is a key part of the team and who some call “leader”. He had 15 touchdowns after his first two seasons and has had a somewhat rough year with the Steelers this year. I think the Steelers should work together and improve the chemistry of this team rather than trade him away for nothing. If they trade him, it will make them look like a weak organization and could possibly have even more of an impact of the players. After All, in the article Mike Tomlin said, “that he would "rain down" an appropriate punishment on Bryant for his comment, while making clear his receiver is not available via trade”.
2. Does Mike Tomlin have the right to demote Bryant?
Yes, Mike Tomlin has the right to demote Bryant. He is the head coach of the team and has been for a very long time. With his role in the organization, he has every right to do what’s best for the team and help them win even if it means benching Bryant. Bryant has become a big distraction to the team, so I think this is a smart move by coach Mike Tomlin as it will wake him up a little bit and take some pressure off his teammates.
3. How might the loss of Bryant impact the Steelers this week against the Lions?
I do not think the loss of Bryant will impact the Steelers this week against the Lions. He is not the same player as he was in 2015 and has struggled tremendously this season. With a struggling defense in the Lions and a promising wide receiver in JuJu Smith-Schuster, I think the Steelers will be just fine.
4. Does Bryant have the right to complain about playing time?
I think Bryant has every right to complain about his playing time. With the talents he has and his impact on the team he should be seeing tons of minutes. I do think the way he approached it was unacceptable and was handled the wrong way. You should never post anything on social media when upset, especially when it’s negative about the team or a particular teammate. All he did was put himself on national television, get benched, and become even more of a distraction to the team. If he handled this privately and talked to the coaches or his agent this wouldn't have been a big deal.
1. Should the Steelers trade Martavis Bryant?
ReplyDeleteI believe that the steelers should trade martavis bryant because using him on the practice squad is not good for the team or his career. Because he was not in agreement with the team because of his dislike of the amount of touches he got, he would be much better off on another team where h could become a better player and make a name for himself. Putting him on the steelers practice squad is not helping anybody.
2. Does Mike Tomlin have the right to demote Bryant?
Yes he does have the right to demote him because he should have just come to the team to express his grievances instead of going to social media to do so. He needed to talk directly to the team if he thought something was wrong, and not had the team find out first through social media.
3. How might the loss of Bryant impact the Steelers this week against the Lions?
Even though bryant had not been getting a lot of touches before, he was still a great asset and wide receiver for the steelers, and he was put ahead of whoever hs backup is for a reason. It will be a demotion for sure, and could have an impact versus the Lions this week.
4. Does Bryant have the right to complain about playing time?
Yes he does, but like i said earlier, if he had a problem with playing time, he needed to talk directly to the team if he thought something was wrong, and not had the team find out first through social media. Having the team find out about this through a post was not the right thing to do.
I think that the Steelers should trade Martinis Bryant. The man is unhappy and there is no point in keeping him on their team. Although the Steelers may believe in his talents, they don't even need him that badly. They have strong wideouts and I feel like they should respect Bryant's feelings and trade him away.
ReplyDeleteYes Mike Tomlin has the right to demote him. Tomlin is the head coach and he can do whatever he wants. If he thought that demoting him was best for the team then that is what he should do. I think it might be the smartest move because there is clearly drama between the team and Bryant. So maybe demoting Bryant got people's minds off of the drama.
I don't think that it will impact them that heavily. Although Bryant is a strong wideout, the Steelers are a very dominant team and they do not rely on him heavily. They might even play better because they aren't thinking about Bryant's current situation.
Yes Bryant can complain about whatever he wants. If he believes that he isn't being used to the best of his abilities then he can complain. He has also asked to be traded. SO he has a problem with the team and his current situation so he can say and do whatever he wants.
1. Yes it I think he should be traded. He is a professional athlete who has requested a trade because he doesn't feel right where he is, for rightfully so reasons. Any team is taking a risk getting him, he has had attitude problems in the past and its a risk even having a presence like that in the locker room. Mike Tomlin should go ahead with traded him, no doubt.
ReplyDelete2. Yes, Coach Tomlin has all the right to demote him. He can demote him on how he is playing and on how he is acting. He is a younger coach who understands what goes on in the lockeroom. Tomlin has all the right to do the right thing with his team. Even in my own opinion demoting him is the right thing to do.
3. Well obvious Bryant is an asset and can be used as a diverse receiver so it will be a loss this week for the Steelers, unless they really do believe they have a worthy backup and can replace him and a player of almost better quality. The Steelers will be a good team moving forward with or without him in the lineup.
4. No, he doesn't at all. He needs to realize he is not a great part of this time. He has obviously brought negativity to the table and has never spark as a nice plug a wideout for the Steelers.
1. Yes they should. If they are not going to play him, they can use him to get a better player in a good trade. Martavis Bryant is a valuable player that other teams will want to seek out.
ReplyDelete2. Tomlin has the right to demote any player at any time he wants. He can be because of poor performance or attitude.
3. I don't think it will effect the game much. If the coach believes the Smith is a better player, the team should not suffer from losing Bryant.
4. He has the right to speak out about playing time whenever he wants. If he believes that he isn't being used to the best of his ability, he can absolutely speak up about it.
1. They should trade Martavis Bryant. Juju Smith-Schuster is playing instead of him in lineup and is playing really well, and Martvais Bryant is bringing unwanted attention. Because he is taking more from the team then he is bringing, also he still has some sort of trade value so they should trade him and get some players they need or a good pick.
ReplyDelete2. Mike Tomlin is the head coach and can do what ever he wants, he could demote big ben if he wanted to. But I do think he should bunch Bryant because he is bringing a bad reputation to the program and unwanted attention.
3. Bryant is a very talented player to the team and is a very good wide receiver and he posses skills that can be very helpful to the steelers offense. But this year he hasn't played that well and has average stats, so without him I think they will do just fine.
4. He doesnt, he isn't that big of a asset to the team and he has gotten in trouble before with the team and if he is not being a positive impact to the team he has no right to complain when he isn't doing his job right.
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ReplyDeleteI think the Steelers should trade Bryant because the steelers have many WR targets as well as a top 10 running back. I feel like the Steelers can also get a good trade out of him, so I fel like that would be one of the best options for the Steelers.
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I feel like Mike does. Tom is his coach, he gets to decide on where Bryant starts or if he sits. The coach makes all the decisions and if Mike feels that way about a player, he is allowed to say it. Its unethical but a coach is a coach and whatever he says, they player follows.
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I think it wouldn't impact the team much, the only successful week he had was week all his other weeks he didn't contribute that much. They have plenty of weapons, and without him last year, they made it to the AFC championship
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I don't think he does necessarily. You have to write your own future, and he took it for granted. He was calling out people on social media and he wasn't putting the food on the table for the Steelers. He was also handled the situation very poorly
Yes they should trade him. For an athlete to perform well he needs to be comfortable where he is. Martavis Bryant has expressed that he does not feel right and has requested a trade. I think the steelers needs realize that he will not be a major help if he is not happy with his position. They should grant his trade request and let him move on.
ReplyDeleteAs the head coach Tomlin has every right to demote Bryant, from all the things that Bryant has caused issues with and coming off a 4 game ban from last year he is not the most valuable player. The steelers did very well last year with Bryant and they have every right to demote him to special teams.
I do not believe the loss of tyrant would be a big impact to the steelers. They have a strong line up and proved last year that they did not need tyrant to do well through the season.
yes he has the right but shouldn't complain because he is the one who said he wanted to be traded and has been skating on thing ice
1. Should the Steelers trade Martavis Bryant?
ReplyDeleteThe Steelers should trade Martavis Bryant. Anyone who outwardly expresses their dissatisfaction in a program is only holding the organization back. A bad attitude in the locker room can only hurt a team's morale especial when that team has championship aspirations like the Pittsburgh Steelers.
2. Does Mike Tomlin have the right to demote Bryant?
I believe he does have the right to demote Bryant due to his social media activity. Any athlete who feels they can publicly bash the inner workings of an organization/team should be faced with certain penalties. As a coach I think it was appropriate to demote Bryant because of his negative attitude he was bringing to the team. Like I said before it can only hurt a team's aspirations if a player has a negative attitude.
3. How might the loss of Bryant impact the Steelers this week against the Lions?
In a team with Antonio Brown, Bryant has truly took the backseat this year for the Steelers. The wide receiver was the targeted 4th most this season, and only has caused problems with the organization throughout his time with the Steelers. This means in my opinion, the Steelers won't be hurt too badly without his presence in the active roster.
4. Does Bryant have the right to complain about playing time?
I believe any player has the right to complain about playing time, however he should not be surprised with the reaction from the head coach and the organization. Any player has the right to be displeased and complain about an organization, and just as a player has the right a team has a right to suspend and demote a player.
1. Should the Steelers trade Martavis Bryant?
ReplyDeleteNo, Martavis Bryant is a good receiver and can do a lot for the Steelers. This has nothing to do with his ability to play but it does have to do with what he said over social media. Trading Martavis would be a huge mistake. All of this frustration he is taking out on social media needs to be worked out so he can get back to playing at a high level. But if he did request a trade and still feels that way, then what's the point of keeping a player that doesn't want to play for you. In that case, the Steelers should trade for somebody who wants to play.
2. Does Mike Tomlin have the right to demote Bryant?
Of course he does. He is the head coach, and if the head coach sees a problem with the way a player is acting, especially on social media, then he has the right to teach the player a lesson and bench him. When a player is talking bad about a team mate, that is a huge issue for team chemistry and benching Martavis is completely understandable.
3. How might the loss of Bryant impact the Steelers this week against the Lions?
While Bryant isn't a primary target with Antonio Brown and rookie Juju Smith-Schuster, he is a really good receiver. Bryant presents another threat for defenses around the league. If the Steelers targeted him more than this would be a problem, but they don't target him and they have other players to target.
4. Does Bryant have the right to complain about playing time?
Yes he has the right, but I don't think he should. It's not like he has done nothing wrong and it's just a bad look for him if he's trying to get traded or play for the Steelers again.
1. Should the Steelers trade Martavis Bryant?
ReplyDeleteI think that the Steelers should trade Martavis Bryant. Over the year, Martavis Bryant has become a bad influence to the team and has built a very bad reputation on himself and the team.
2. Does Mike Tomlin have the right to demote Bryant?
Of course Mike Tomlin has the right to demote Bryant. He is the head coach of the Steelers team and any coach would have the right to demote any player from their team. But if Tomlin wanted to suspend of expel Bryant from the team, he would probably need other leaders of the team agree with him.
3. How might the loss of Bryant impact the Steelers this week against the Lions?
I don’t think that the loss of Bryant will have a major impact or effect on the Steelers against the Lions. Brylant has been a very bad influence to the Steelers team. Besides it’s not like Brylant is the number one player for the Steelers and he has also been known to show up late for games and practise.
4. Does Bryant have the right to complain about playing time?
I believe that Bryant has the right to complain about playing for the team, but he probably shouldn’t. If he continues to complain, it may hurt his career even more.
I believe that the Steelers should trade Martavis Bryant. He has shown multiple times that he does not respect his teammates or his team. This includes multiple substance abuses and also wanting to be traded. If he feels that his talents are not being used than he should try to show his commitment to the team. Otherwise the steelers can trade him for someone they can count on.
ReplyDeleteI think that Tomlin has every right to demote Martavis Bryant. Bryant has shown his lack of commitment for the team and as head coach, Tomlin needs to show all of his players that if you don't have commitment than you don't play. As head coach he has the right to demote any player.
I do not think that Bryant's absence will affect the outcome for the Steelers. Last year, Bryant had been suspended from multiple games due to substance abuse which is against NFL rules. The Steelers still played well without Bryant.
I believe Bryant has the right to complain but if he is seeking more playing time, its not something he should do. He can complain about time on the field but he must expect that by complaining he is showing his lack of commitment which will decrease his game time. If he wants to argue against it, he will have consequences.