Sean Payton Has Vague Response to Saints Working Out Antonio Brown
By Ian Anderson
Antonio Brown, among other wideouts, was worked out by the New Orleans Saints on Friday, but head coach Sean Payton doesn't seem to think his inclusion in their tryout was a big deal.
When asked about AB's workout for the team, Payton commented on the group as a whole, claiming the team was doing its due diligence on some of the league's unsigned wide receivers.
Saints’ HC Sean Payton on Antonio Brown’s workout amongst a group of wideouts. “We worked them out. Gave them physicals. Mainly doing our due diligence on all of those players.” No signing of anyone at this time.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 27, 2019
The team didn't announce any signings after the workout, and Payton avoided giving a response which singled out AB.
The Saints haven't gotten much production from its receivers not named Michael Thomas. The addition of Brown would give them another elite weapon to pair alongside No. 13, but is he worth the potential headache?
In addition to Antonio Brown, the Saints are working out a group of WRs today that also includes former Redskins’ WR Maurice Harris, per source. Saints’ HC Sean Payton wanted an updated WR list for the playoffs in case any WRs went down.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 27, 2019
As mentioned before, Brown was not the only receiver that the Saints decided to try out. Former Redskins' receiver Maurice Harris was also apart of the group that they tried out.
With the team looking to fortify its roster ahead of the playoffs, it seems Payton hasn't ruled out signing the controversial 30-year-old, despite the various red flags that come with him.