Steelers WR Brown arrives at training camp in custom Rolls-Royce
Rain or shine, Antonio Brown knows how to arrive with style.
He was challenged to put his proverbial money where his mouth is, too.
A year after reporting to Steelers training camp in a black-and-gold, Steelers-styled Rolls Royce on a characteristically sunny and warm day last July, Brown — with an assist from the luxury automaker, no doubt — attempted to outdo himself in making his entrance to this year's camp.
That's what we call "making an entrance." #SteelersCamp https://t.co/hrSQCA0moA
" Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) July 28, 2016
Late Thursday afternoon during a steady rain, Brown exited from the passenger door of an gaudier Rolls Royce near the entrance to the Rooney Hall dormitory at St. Vincent College. While last year's Rolls was painted like a Steelers helmet, this year's model had a stars-and-galaxy theme.
Because of the soggy conditions throughout the day in Latrobe, reporters were not permitted to speak with players as they reported prior to the 4 p.m. deadline. Brown was not available to the media otherwise.
On Instagram on Thursday morning, Brown announced he would roll into Latrobe in the custom Steelers-themed Rolls-Royce Wraith.
It also was via Instagram that New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall put up his white Porsche in a wager against Brown if Brown has more receiving yards in 2016. Marshall's proposal involved receiving Brown's Rolls-Royce if Marshall has more.
Brown told TMZ he would accept the bet.
"He don't really wanna do that," Brown said. "He just wants some PR. He too old to be doing that."
"If he really serious, call me. ... I'll gladly accept. Don't Internet it."
The 28-year-old Brown, entering his seventh season, had 1,834 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. Marshall had 1,502 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Over the past five seasons, Brown has 6,926 receiving yards. Marshall, a 32-year-old, 11-year veteran who was born in Pittsburgh, has 6,240 receiving yards while playing for Miami, Chicago and the Jets.
William Hill Betting, a British bookmaker, made Brown the 3-1 favorite to win the bet.
"Brandon Marshall's putting his Porsche where his mouth is, but we think Antonio Brown has the edge and he is our favourite," William Hill's Jon Ivan-Duke said. "We love a big wager more than anyone and this will run all season long. It could be a close call, but Brandon might be the one handing over the keys."
Chris Adamski is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach him at cadamski@tribweb.com or via Twitter @C_AdamskiTrib.
