Brandon Browner hasn’t even stepped onto the field with his new team yet. However, the New Orleans Saints‘ free agent acquisition at cornerback is already talking another stint with the Seattle Seahawks once his brand new three-year contract expires down in the Big Easy, according to reports.
Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times made the initial report via Twitter during Richard Sherman‘s charity softball game in Seattle Sunday afternoon at Safeco Field.
Brandon Browner in on-field interview says once his contract is up in New Orleans, he hopes to come back to Seahawks. #applauseline?
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) July 19, 2015
Of course, as you can imagine, Brandon Browner’s alleged plans for the future did not stomach well with certain Saints fans, as it was apparently tough news for many to digest. But are certain members of the Who Dat Nation overreacting?
Is everyone really making this Browner stuff a big deal?
— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) July 20, 2015
What do you expect Browner to say when he's playing in Seattle WITH Richard Sherman at an event. C'mon people. Let it go.
— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) July 20, 2015
Let’s look at the facts — Browner reportedly told that to a Seattle newspaper. He was also in front of countless fans and former teammates in Seattle Sunday afternoon. He was named to his first and only Pro Bowl team there, and he won his first Super Bowl there. Could it be, that just maybe Brandon Browner was trying to show some respect for the city and organization that gave him his first real shot in the NFL? What do you expect? I can think of several Saints players who would have probably said the same thing if they were in his position with a new team.
.- brandon browner talking like whodatnation won't boo his ass on that field till he go back to seattle...!
— SC: JetEraStupid (@Yungin_ThatDude) July 20, 2015
@bbrowner27 you thought it was just cool to make a comment like that before the season even begins?
— Beyoncé & Solange Sister ☘ ⚜️ (@KirstenDeneen) July 20, 2015
Say woe, @bbrowner27 what kind of comment is that u wanna go back to Seattle? Go now
— Mijo (@MidCityAce) July 20, 2015
I kno Brandon Browner will be 34 when his contract is up wit us and we may not even want him but I still wish he hadn't said what he said.
— Put That Shit On (@WhoDatBoiB_Lee) July 20, 2015
Let’s not blow this out of proportion. He agreed to terms with the Saints for a reason — he believes he can win in New Orleans with a strong supporting cast around him. His work ethic is not going to change. That, I can guarantee.
While I can understand the feeling of disrespect from fans of the Black and Gold, I wouldn’t let it ruin my day. Instead, I’d just brush it off and be excited, as the kick-off to training camp is just around the corner.
Brandon Browner has a handful of special attributes for fans, coaches and teammates to look forward to — size, physicality, championship experience, and most importantly, his presence as a veteran leader, which is something New Orleans lacked tremendously a season ago.
New Orleans Saints training camp kicks off July 30 at The Greenbrier resort in the mountains of West Virginia. Let’s see what kind of energy, passion and play-making ability Brandon Browner brings to the table before we are so quick to judge him.
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