Breaking news: Bell ruled out per ESPN

[feltdizz]

Next man up

[RuthlessBurgher]

Baltimore is stout against the run and weak against the pass. Beat the Ravens through the air (see: 6 TD passes in our last meeting at Heinz). Get just enough of a contribution from Harris, Archer, Tate, and Johnson to get Baltimore to respect play action. Let Bell rest up for Denver rather than trying to push him on a short week (Saturday Night Football coming off Sunday Night Football).

[Steelwolf]

Let's go Harris! Time to shine and prove you belong man

[buccoray61]

I feel it's the right move.

[feltdizz]

I feel it's the right move.

It is... even if Bell feels he can go we have to think about the long term.

[phillyesq]

Major bummer. I was hoping that Bell would at least kept the Ravens honest against the run, not to mention the way he abused Mosley in the passing game. Hopefully Harris does enough to keep the Ravens honest. On the other hand, I could almost see opening the game in the shotgun with the no huddle and just airing it out. Not ideal weather conditions for it but it is playing to their strength.

[Eddie Spaghetti]

sucks, but not unexpected

[buccoray61]

Major bummer. I was hoping that Bell would at least kept the Ravens honest against the run, not to mention the way he abused Mosley in the passing game. Hopefully Harris does enough to keep the Ravens honest. On the other hand, I could almost see opening the game in the shotgun with the no huddle and just airing it out. Not ideal weather conditions for it but it is playing to their strength.

I actually see the opposite. I see the Steelers coming out and trying to establish the run. It won't be the same as having Bell in,but they need the threat of the run for play action.

[Oviedo]

sucks, but not unexpected

yep. hard injury for a RB to rush back from

Ravens will be daring us to run the ball and will put everyone back in coverage

[Bigsteel]

Harris will shock the world(nfl world)

Just like Willie Parker, an undrafted free agent that wasn't expected to do much until he did

[8467thekraken]

Did you hear that, Harris? That's opportunity knockin'.

When you answer, rip the door off of it's hinges!


This team will rally around you, young man.

Just bring it!

[skyhawk]

With a much improved Oline and three of the best blocking TEs in the game at the same time one should be able to plug and play. Bell is certainly a major talent but I think any RB can make a contribution to the offense and keep the D honest.

[hawaiiansteel]

With a much improved Oline and three of the best blocking TEs in the game at the same time one should be able to plug and play. Bell is certainly a major talent but I think any RB can make a contribution to the offense and keep the D honest.

Bell only gained 20 yards on 10 carries in the last game against the Ravens...

[skyhawk]

Bell only gained 20 yards on 10 carries in the last game against the Ravens...

And in the passing game??

[skyhawk]

I guess it's a good thing Bell is out tomorrow!