Le'Veon Bell

[NorthCoast]

19,694 views.... come on Bell, do something crazy this season so we can hit 25,000!

[RuthlessBurgher]

Le’Veon Bell: I’m going to show people Pittsburgh let something special go

Posted by Josh Alper on September 3, 2019, 10:51 AM EDT

Running back Le'Veon Bell last played in a game when the Steelers lost to the Jaguars in a playoff game on January 14, 2018 and his long absence from the playing field is set to end this Sunday when the Jets host the Bills to kick off the 2019 season.

Bell didn’t play last season because he didn’t come to an agreement with the Steelers on a long-term contract and wasn’t willing to play out a second straight year under the terms of the franchise tag. Bell’s on the Jets now and he said he’s going to show the Steelers that they made a mistake in letting him go.

“It didn’t work out in Pittsburgh. I’m out of Pittsburgh. And now I’m in a new city, a new team, and a lot of people haven’t even given us a chance cause they don’t like our roster,” Bell said, via USA Today. “They think we don’t have the talent. I’m thinking I’m going to show everybody. I’m going to show people that, look, Pittsburgh had something special and they let it go. That’s what I’m going to go out there and do.”

Plenty of people are waiting to see if Bell can return to his past form after the long layoff. Those in Pittsburgh may not wind up caring all that much if he does as long as James Conner does well for the Steelers, but the Jets will certainly be thrilled if they have something special in their backfield.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/09/03/leveon-bell-im-going-to-show-people-pittsburgh-let-something-special-go/

[The Man of Steel]

Just hoping that his Jets career is similar that of Neil O’Donnell’s.

[rpmpit]

Le’Veon Bell: I’m going to show people Pittsburgh let something special go

Posted by Josh Alper on September 3, 2019, 10:51 AM EDT

Running back Le'Veon Bell last played in a game when the Steelers lost to the Jaguars in a playoff game on January 14, 2018 and his long absence from the playing field is set to end this Sunday when the Jets host the Bills to kick off the 2019 season.

Bell didn’t play last season because he didn’t come to an agreement with the Steelers on a long-term contract and wasn’t willing to play out a second straight year under the terms of the franchise tag. Bell’s on the Jets now and he said he’s going to show the Steelers that they made a mistake in letting him go.

“It didn’t work out in Pittsburgh. I’m out of Pittsburgh. And now I’m in a new city, a new team, and a lot of people haven’t even given us a chance cause they don’t like our roster,” Bell said, via USA Today. “They think we don’t have the talent. I’m thinking I’m going to show everybody. I’m going to show people that, look, Pittsburgh had something special and they let it go. That’s what I’m going to go out there and do.”

Plenty of people are waiting to see if Bell can return to his past form after the long layoff. Those in Pittsburgh may not wind up caring all that much if he does as long as James Conner does well for the Steelers, but the Jets will certainly be thrilled if they have something special in their backfield.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/09/03/leveon-bell-im-going-to-show-people-pittsburgh-let-something-special-go/

He let something special go too. Its called an offensive line. Good luck, old friend. Now hopefully you and the clown in Oakland can forget about us as quickly as we'll forget about you two.

[flippy]

I think this is a good time to remind everyone that the apostrophe in Le'Veon represents 'tsmo' making this the "Lets Move On" thread....

and 73 more pages and I will be sure to remind us again

[winwithd]

I think this is a good time to remind everyone that the apostrophe in Le'Veon represents 'tsmo' making this the "Lets Move On" thread....

and 73 more pages and I will be sure to remind us again

I wonder if Chestio is jealous that we talk more about Bell than him.

[hawaiiansteel]

[AzStillers1989]

I wonder if Chestio is jealous that we talk more about Bell than him.

I hope so lol.

[Eich]

I’m going to show people Pittsburgh let something special go

What's funny about this quote is that Pittsburgh actually wouldn't let him go. Two franchise tags and a really good, long-term contract offer. Bell left with the Steelers holding on to his ankles.

Bell didn't want to remain a Steeler unless he was able to reset the market for a dual-threat running back. Without being able to say that he reset the market, there was zero chance of him staying. He wanted to be a free agent and test the market. And he settled for becoming a Jet, possibly making less in his career than had he remained with the Steelers.

Just maybe, Bell will find out that he's the one that left something special go.

[Oh wow]

What's funny about this quote is that Pittsburgh actually wouldn't let him go. Two franchise tags and a really good, long-term contract offer. Bell left with the Steelers holding on to his ankles.

Bell didn't want to remain a Steeler unless he was able to reset the market for a dual-threat running back. Without being able to say that he reset the market, there was zero chance of him staying. He wanted to be a free agent and test the market. And he settled for becoming a Jet, possibly making less in his career than had he remained with the Steelers.

Just maybe, Bell will find out that he's the one that left something special go.

I think this quote is directed at the fans more than the FO.

[NorthCoast]

Zeke did what Bell couldn't.

Now the richest RB in NFL history. Congrats to him.

Teams gonna follow this one close to see how the story unfolds.

[Oh wow]

Zeke did what Bell couldn't.

Now the richest RB in NFL history. Congrats to him.

Teams gonna follow this one close to see how the story unfolds.

Also shows that we tried to get Bell on the cheap.

Not sure why people will follow this signing. In 2 years these numbers will look regular compared to the next wave of contracts.

[Ernie]

[QUOTE=Oh wow;770867]Also shows that we tried to get Bell on the cheap.

i havent seen the deal.. but im assuming Zeke being declared on here as "the richest RB in history" to be true.. and if thats the case.. the Jets must have lowballed Bell also..

[Starlifter]

Also shows that we tried to get Bell on the cheap.

Not sure why people will follow this signing. In 2 years these numbers will look regular compared to the next wave of contracts.

Cheap compared to what Zeke got - but I think generous for what the Steelers value that position. Jerry Jones thinks the RB is worth 100 mill. The Steelers value other positions more. It will be interesting to see how it works out in Dallas. I think Jones has proven to be inept as a GM.

[hawaiiansteel]

i havent seen the deal.. but im assuming Zeke being declared on here as "the richest RB in history" to be true.. and if thats the case.. the Jets must have lowballed Bell also..

the whole league must have low-balled Bell then because no other team offered Le'Veon more than we did once he hit free agency.