Antonio Brown will be good for the young guys they draft this year absolutely. If they only had Amari Cooper and then acquired AB, they would really have something. They still need to hit on a draft pick to make up for Cooper. AB is a two year rental to save face for losing Cooper and to have some firepower moving into Las Vegas in 2020. IMO
Agree and this is Gruden sending a message to his team, we will compete this season. Had to be some players wondering what the hell is going on with Cooper and Mack gone, who's next? Bringing in Brown and making him the highest paid WR just got his players' attention.
And if I am a HC trying to rebuild, I need some veteran players setting the tone in practice. albeit, an expensive role model. However, Irvin was a great WR but his value was even better on the practice field where he set the example for the team, not just the WR's. And he was a high strung person like Brown.
And that Vegas move is why Gruden is there. There is no hot seat for him and he has an extended honeymoon with Davis and can make moves like he's made without fear of it not working out. And from his vantage point, he gest a highly motivated best route runner in the game for his QB, whoever that might be.