Le'Veon Bell

[NorthCoast]

Bell is a good back. He was better in Pittsburgh because the Steelers had Ben, Brown and a very good O-line whether they were good run blockers or not. Now he's a Jet, they don't have a HOF quarterback, a Brown quality WR or a good O-line. It only makes sense that Bell will struggle, defenses can focus on him without much worry about other weapons. IMO, having him as a Steeler would be nice as part of a RB by committee but his price was too high. He's a good back on a bad team, and with the Steelers he was a good back on a good team which made him look like a great back.

Pappy

Him, don't know about that. First Bell complained he was getting too many carries, then he complained he wanted to be 'the man' and wasn't getting the ball enough. Bell was just all over the place.

[Oviedo]

True fact--->
Conner averaged 4.5 yards per carry last year
Bell in 2017 averaged 4.0 yards per carry

I will agree the runblocking has been suspect this year, but name one thing Conner had last year that he doesnt this year?

Let me fix your original statement "Conner last year made our Oline look better at runblocking" LOL

I don't think run blocking has been suspect. I think teams are stacking the box and outnumbering the OL because Ben is not back there to make them pay. Until they let MR fling the ball around we will see these stacked boxes.

Turn MR loose starting this week

[Eich]

Him, don't know about that. First Bell complained he was getting too many carries, then he complained he wanted to be 'the man' and wasn't getting the ball enough. Bell was just all over the place.

The ONLY thing Bell wanted was to reset the bar for a dual threat running back. I don’t think it would have mattered what we offered. His decision was ego-driven and he was SALIVATING to test free agency. He still did ok but failed his mission and his career and the Steelers success both suffered because of it.

[whatever]

The ONLY thing Bell wanted was to reset the bar for a dual threat running back. I don’t think it would have mattered what we offered. His decision was ego-driven and he was SALIVATING to test free agency. He still did ok but failed his mission and his career and the Steelers success both suffered because of it.

Bell was lying when he made that claim. He doesn't care about anyone but himself. He wanted money for him and him only.
I actually think his production along with Gurley, Gordon and possibly Elliot's will prove that spending big money on rbs is not smart.

[Ernie]

That's a fair point IMO.

I still doubt that Bell will provide good value for his contract (or the contract we offered him).

considering hes ranked 18th in the league in rushing.. i think you are right

[pittpete]

Bell making the Jets O-Line great again...LOL

[whatever]

Bell making the Jets O-Line great again...LOL

Yup. Pay the man. Give him whatever he wants.....lol

[Buzz]

Yup. Pay the man. Give him whatever he wants.....lol

326 yards through 6 games. for an average of 3.3. Whatever happened to him being such an "elite" player that he lifts the rest of the offense?

Overrated and grossly overpaid. Glad we are rid of him.

[Eddie Spaghetti]

you guys have it all wrong. he's just saving himself again this year so he can sign another big deal before age 30

[whatever]

326 yards through 6 games. for an average of 3.3. Whatever happened to him being such an "elite" player that he lifts the rest of the offense?

Overrated and grossly overpaid. Glad we are rid of him.

Same fans wanted us to pay Wallace whatever he wanted also.

[hawaiiansteel]

326 yards through 6 games. for an average of 3.3. Whatever happened to him being such an "elite" player that he lifts the rest of the offense?

Overrated and grossly overpaid. Glad we are rid of him.

today's stats for Leave'on:

9 carries for 23 yds, 2.6 yd/avg and 3 catches for 12 yds.

I hope fantasy owners didn't listen to Bell's plea to draft him #1 overall this year...

[whatever]

today's stats for Leave'on:

9 carries for 23 yds, 2.6 yd/avg and 3 catches for 12 yds.

I hope fantasy owners didn't listen to Bell's plea to draft him #1 overall this year...

If he wasn't so great his numbers would be much worse with that high school oline.

[Northern_Blitz]

If coaching is more important than talent, does this mean that Tomlin is a good coach?

[pittpete]

Hmmmm, someone disappeared from commenting in this thread

[whatever]

Hmmmm, someone disappeared from commenting in this thread

Trying to figure out how to lie out of his words......again?