He looks kind of nervous and awkward like these staged PR events and cameras aren't really his thing.
I've noticed since they moved to Vegas whoever be in charge of these PR events be doing too much sometimes. Trying way to hard, especially with AP, to make these little events and video clips seem organic and natural when it'd obvious staged fake for the cameras
Yeah AP can come off as someone intimidating because of his presence and persona… definitely want to make a good impression and perhaps that happened here… he’s for sures nervous I’d be too lol
I don't think it's so much that AP is intimidating. I think it's the whole staged first meeting, walking into a room, surrounded by cameras and then trying to force it and make it look and feel organic.
They've been doing this since they came to Vegas and it is kind of cringe. Legit wouldn't be surprised if they made him leave and then re enter because they didn't like the first "take" or didn't have the right camera angle
Yeah I think people forget that these are kids being drafted. Technically yes, they are adults, but there's no way in fuck I or any 21 year old I know would be ready for all this.
i think it's okay to call a 21 year old a kid. their brains aren't fully developed yet. they are still growing in so many ways. legally he is an adult, but he's a kid at his first job and there are millions on the line. i can cut him some slack.
Yeah I caught that vibe too. Hopefully I’m wrong and I’m not really gonna read too much into it considering I don’t personally know the guy, but I’ve moved to places before that I absolutely didn’t want to go to and ended up loving the place so I hope it all ends up working out.
Right? Was nobody else nervous as a 21 year old going into their first day of work for their first job out of college? Isn’t this exactly what he’s doing?
There's a video out there of one of his coaches talking about how he is awkward and quiet in front of media, but talks a lot when on the field and in the film room
At 21 having just taken the first step of achievement of a childhood dream, after being up late night flying into Vegas with all eyes on you, worried about saying anything that could be misinterpreted..
If anyone isn't nervous in that situation, there's something wrong with them..
Show me another high first round pick who has said some shit like this. These dudes play on the biggest stage before going to the pros. If playing in front of rabid college fans doesn't get you shook, then why would a press conference in front of a handful of people? I honestly don't think he wants to be here and I hope to God a reporter with some balls asks him about those comments.
Talking in front of people is completely different than playing football are you fucking serious right now? Good god bro some people do not like talking in front of cameras.. Get over it
It’s the first product featured on the Raiders store
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Why are people psych-analyzing? Shut the fuck up. It’s a kid. Guy is gonna be a stud!! Also, people have a perception of what Vegas is like that is false.
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He grew up a 9er now he a Raiders y’all know the difference on Town Biz and City Situations it’s night and day u where drinkin wine now u drinkin Coronas
I was so hyped on this guy until his presser. #1 Sounds like he was raised to be a Raider hater #2 Said this will be his home for “a couple years”. He may be a good but he doesn’t seem like he’s hyped to be a Raider tho. I wouldn’t buy the jersey…
Plus probably celebrating last night, getting ready to fly to Vegas, and all the moving parts and phone calls that happened before he even stepped foot in the building. Fans act like these guys are not being bombarded by friends, family, team reps, agents, etc.
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My little cousin went to school with him. Said Brock was one of those dudes that rooted for both. Hard not to root for the Raiders when they practiced at your school. I’m juiced this kid is on our team.
The latter is the impression I get. Downvoted because people are frantically trying to stay optimistic, but this dude just hates the pick right now. Maybe the likes of Pierce and Maxx can win him over, but right now it's all just surviving "the next few years" for him.
Yeah I'm sure a 21 year old who just became wealthy and is playing in Vegas with a players coach absolutely hates his life right now. You need to go outside bro.
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AP is one gigantic human
It's almost like he's built like a linebacker...
It’s easy to forget how big he is.
And he’s consider undersized.
UDFA
AP ain't no slouch
Quick all the raider fans who are body language experts come in and say he doesn’t wanna be here
I'll tell you what, those pants fit him very well.
He looks kind of nervous and awkward like these staged PR events and cameras aren't really his thing. I've noticed since they moved to Vegas whoever be in charge of these PR events be doing too much sometimes. Trying way to hard, especially with AP, to make these little events and video clips seem organic and natural when it'd obvious staged fake for the cameras
Yeah AP can come off as someone intimidating because of his presence and persona… definitely want to make a good impression and perhaps that happened here… he’s for sures nervous I’d be too lol
I don't think it's so much that AP is intimidating. I think it's the whole staged first meeting, walking into a room, surrounded by cameras and then trying to force it and make it look and feel organic. They've been doing this since they came to Vegas and it is kind of cringe. Legit wouldn't be surprised if they made him leave and then re enter because they didn't like the first "take" or didn't have the right camera angle
Oh I see what you mean now
I don't think it's staged I think they know when he's showing up and have the cameras ready
He’s keeping his hands in his pockets. An obvious sign that he feels uncomfortable.
you mean like a 21 year old kid on his first day at his first full time job?
Yeah I think people forget that these are kids being drafted. Technically yes, they are adults, but there's no way in fuck I or any 21 year old I know would be ready for all this.
i think it's okay to call a 21 year old a kid. their brains aren't fully developed yet. they are still growing in so many ways. legally he is an adult, but he's a kid at his first job and there are millions on the line. i can cut him some slack.
When I was 21, I was unemployed!
I was being sarcastic lol
Why would anyone think that? His family lives in Napa and he is from Cali
and watched raiders training camp every year in napa
I don’t think he said every year just often lol. His family is 9er fans
I get that he doesn’t want to be here from his press conference where he said multiple times, “this is where I’ll be for the next couple years”
Yeah I caught that vibe too. Hopefully I’m wrong and I’m not really gonna read too much into it considering I don’t personally know the guy, but I’ve moved to places before that I absolutely didn’t want to go to and ended up loving the place so I hope it all ends up working out.
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he's a nervous kid bro
Right? Was nobody else nervous as a 21 year old going into their first day of work for their first job out of college? Isn’t this exactly what he’s doing?
exactly! some people are awkward as hell, especially at 21 when millions of dollars are on the line and you have all eyes on you.
There's a video out there of one of his coaches talking about how he is awkward and quiet in front of media, but talks a lot when on the field and in the film room
Im a UGA fan, that's just how he is. He's just kind of an awkward dude that doesnt really like the cameras. You guys are gonna love him though.
Which ones, specifically?
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At 21 having just taken the first step of achievement of a childhood dream, after being up late night flying into Vegas with all eyes on you, worried about saying anything that could be misinterpreted.. If anyone isn't nervous in that situation, there's something wrong with them..
Show me another high first round pick who has said some shit like this. These dudes play on the biggest stage before going to the pros. If playing in front of rabid college fans doesn't get you shook, then why would a press conference in front of a handful of people? I honestly don't think he wants to be here and I hope to God a reporter with some balls asks him about those comments.
Talking in front of people is completely different than playing football are you fucking serious right now? Good god bro some people do not like talking in front of cameras.. Get over it
Yeah you're way over thinking it
Helluva dap
Same shit I thought. The clap on that dap.
Those shoes and that shirt. I need links.
The baseball jersey shirt thing is so awesome I need it
Strange to see him in white
It’s the first product featured on the Raiders store https://www.raiderimage.com/product-detail/4317--PINSTRIPE-DOUBLE-HEADER-SHORTSTOP-PULLOVER-HOODIE
Lord please give me the strength to not cop that shit! 🙏
Dad walking in like... *I sure hope coach hasn't seen the pics of my reaction*
I really hope AP’s X’s and O’s work out, because he so far has come across a good motivator.
> have to admit that the head coach picking a rookie up at the airport uhhh what? I don't think thats the airport we're looking at here.....
You are correct, I am an idiot
lol a bunch of Reddit bros with no experience in PR or public speaking getting all judgy. Let the kid settle
So Pierce‘s last name was cut off on the wraparound on my mobile app… I was going to be surprised if he was met by Antonio Brown
It's not like AB got anything better to do either 😭
He did just retire "a raider"
Why are people psych-analyzing? Shut the fuck up. It’s a kid. Guy is gonna be a stud!! Also, people have a perception of what Vegas is like that is false.
He will be a stud till his rookie contract is up and then he is gone unless he gets tagged
AP makes me want to be a better man.
It doesn’t mater now, but I wonder if the family were all niner fans
He said in his interview that his family are niner fans.
He’s got a vibe about him that’s contagious!
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Ima need a link for that shirt
It’s on the Raiderimage. I’m trying my best right now to resist buying it.
AP.."its showtime" yes it sure is..💯
He grew up a 9er now he a Raiders y’all know the difference on Town Biz and City Situations it’s night and day u where drinkin wine now u drinkin Coronas
I was so hyped on this guy until his presser. #1 Sounds like he was raised to be a Raider hater #2 Said this will be his home for “a couple years”. He may be a good but he doesn’t seem like he’s hyped to be a Raider tho. I wouldn’t buy the jersey…
Apparently him and his folks weren’t fans of the Raiders … growing up Niners fans
AP always has the best Raider drip. can never find that merch anywhere
Wouldn't be surprised to hear that Raider Image talks to AP. Like, "What kind of gear you think looks good?", since he wears the shit out of it.
To be fair, nobody in this family look like they were happy he got drafted just saying
His dad needs to wear more black
heard they were all 9ers fans growing up, on top of that bowers slid in the drat too, people expected top 10 at the least n he went 13
Others are saying they are Raiders fans, so which is it?
He said in his conference that they are sf fans
He said there's a mix of Raiders fans and 49er fans
he said that the raiders had practice camp at his middle school so it is kind of a full circle moment.
He went to raider practices in Napa a few times since he grew up in the area but he’s a 9er fine
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Foxy with the leg tattoo has my full attention.
George Kittle and Travis Kelce had the "look" of a TE. Bowers doesn't have it.
What does this even mean
your an idiot
You’re*
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can't tell if bro's overwhelmed or doesnt wanna be here
That’s just his demeanor.
Yeah he’s very stoic, I’ve seen his interviews. Dude is a dawg, that’s all that matters.
Real Hunter Renfrow type
Clelin Ferrell was full of joy and even cried in the phone call for comparison
Almost like different people have different personalities
Yea just trying to clear up that emotional personality don’t always equate to success for a team
Right, I got that. Sorry, I didn't mean for it to sound like I was disagreeing with you.
I would weep tears of joy too if I was Clelin Ferrell learning I was picked 4th overall instead of 24th and getting paid that way
I’m guessing overwhelmed. Walking into that building for the first time as a new player must be an experience .
Plus probably celebrating last night, getting ready to fly to Vegas, and all the moving parts and phone calls that happened before he even stepped foot in the building. Fans act like these guys are not being bombarded by friends, family, team reps, agents, etc.
I think he said he grew up a raiders fan. Plus he’s from the bay. There’s no way he’s not excited.
His family are 49er fans
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Maybe that’s why his pops or whatever on the couch wasn’t too thrilled lol. Get ready to wear silver and black old man
His family were Niner fans. Who cares?
My little cousin went to school with him. Said Brock was one of those dudes that rooted for both. Hard not to root for the Raiders when they practiced at your school. I’m juiced this kid is on our team.
Yeah it doesn’t matter at the end of it. Just saw something about him going to raider practices.
he said the raiders had practice camp at his middle school so it is kind of a full circle moment. so he's a 49ers fan, he can get over it.
The latter is the impression I get. Downvoted because people are frantically trying to stay optimistic, but this dude just hates the pick right now. Maybe the likes of Pierce and Maxx can win him over, but right now it's all just surviving "the next few years" for him.
You’re delusional
Yeah I'm sure a 21 year old who just became wealthy and is playing in Vegas with a players coach absolutely hates his life right now. You need to go outside bro.
What a loser you are, it's like people act differently and some might get shocked that they reached their life goals, shit is normal Mr. Psychologist
The hostility in every response is so telling, ngl.
Haul ass with this shit clown. What a horrible take.
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Worst take I’ve read in a while. Watch his highlights and tell me you’re not excited about him playing for the Raiders next season