Bell...AGAIN!

[SteelerMaine83]

Bell-AGAIN! Oh, I thought this was about Bell. My mistake.

On Bell, though, love the thought of drafting Guice at 28, dumping Bell for a #2 and his $14.5 against the cap, leaving us some cap room to fill those spots on the roster that the draft doesn't fill. Gives us a feature back for the next 5 years at a bargain price and frees up money to make a run now without mortgaging the future.

[Northern_Blitz]

Bell-AGAIN! Oh, I thought this was about Bell. My mistake.

On Bell, though, love the thought of drafting Guice at 28, dumping Bell for a #2 and his $14.5 against the cap, leaving us some cap room to fill those spots on the roster that the draft doesn't fill. Gives us a feature back for the next 5 years at a bargain price and frees up money to make a run now without mortgaging the future.

I think I'd be OK with this, but a trade like that would almost certainly come after the draft (because Bell isn't going to sign before this year's draft). That would make it next years picks.

That means that the cap space we saved doesn't help us this year because there isn't anything to spend it on. If that's the case, I'd rather keep Bell for a run this year and let him walk next year. That probably gives us a better chance to win this year when Ben is still playing.

But if that's the plan, do I draft Guice this year or just go RB early next year...I guess it depends on who else is on the board.

[feltdizz]

I think I'd be OK with this, but a trade like that would almost certainly come after the draft (because Bell isn't going to sign before this year's draft). That would make it next years picks.

That means that the cap space we saved doesn't help us this year because there isn't anything to spend it on. If that's the case, I'd rather keep Bell for a run this year and let him walk next year. That probably gives us a better chance to win this year when Ben is still playing.

But if that's the plan, do I draft Guice this year or just go RB early next year...I guess it depends on who else is on the board.

RB next year... this years pick should be used on a position that will help us win a SB THIS year.

[Slapstick]

RB next year... this years pick should be used on a position that will help us win a SB THIS year.

RB, OLB, ILB, Safety...the depth at all of those positions is currently iffy, though nominal starters are in place...

If Bell misses times, and odds are that he will, we currently have James Connor who is rehabbing an MCL, Toussaint who is a borderline “on the roster” player, and Ridley who has appeared in 3 games over the last two seasons...if Guice is the BPA, pull the trigger...

[feltdizz]

RB, OLB, ILB, Safety...the depth at all of those positions is currently iffy, though nominal starters are in place...

If Bell misses times, and odds are that he will, we currently have James Connor who is rehabbing an MCL, Toussaint who is a borderline “on the roster” player, and Ridley who has appeared in 3 games over the last two seasons...if Guice is the BPA, pull the trigger...

CJ Anderson was just released from the Broncos

What time will Bell miss? Same as last year? I think the FO is fine with that.

[pittpete]

I think I'd be OK with this, but a trade like that would almost certainly come after the draft (because Bell isn't going to sign before this year's draft). That would make it next years picks.

That means that the cap space we saved doesn't help us this year because there isn't anything to spend it on. If that's the case, I'd rather keep Bell for a run this year and let him walk next year. That probably gives us a better chance to win this year when Ben is still playing.

But if that's the plan, do I draft Guice this year or just go RB early next year...I guess it depends on who else is on the board.

There are always players cut after June 1st.

[pittpete]

I wouldn't mind us taking the best defensive player available in the 1st and grab Michel in the 2nd if possible.

[Steel Maniac]

I wouldn't mind us taking the best defensive player available in the 1st and grab Michel in the 2nd if possible.

There are at least 3 teams that have Michel on the radar in the second round; and all of them are ahead of us. If we don't get a runningback in the first, then we might as well wait until the 3rd and beyond.

[RuthlessBurgher]

There are at least 3 teams that have Michel on the radar in the second round; and all of them are ahead of us. If we don't get a runningback in the first, then we might as well wait until the 3rd and beyond.

According NFLDraftScout's current RB rankings:

Round 1:
Saquon Barkley

Round 1-2:
Derrius Guice

Round 2:
Ronald Jones
Kerryon Johnson
Sony Michel

Round 2-3:
Nick Chubb
Rashaad Penny

Round 3:
Nyheim Hines

Round 3-4:
Jaylen Samuels
John Kelly

Round 4:
Royce Freeman
Mark Walton

Round 4-5:
Josh Adams

Round 5:
Bo Scarbrough
Kalen Ballage
Akrum Wadley

Round 5-6:
Justin Jackson
Darrel Williams

Round 6:
Roc Thomas

Round 6-7:
Ito Smith

Round 7:
Kamryn Pettway

[Eddie Spaghetti]

CJWhat time will Bell miss? Same as last year? I think the FO is fine with that.

this is why I can't take you seriously when it comes to LB

it's an absolute no brainer that the coaches and FO want LB in camp as both factions said as much last year. saying otherwise strains credibility to the maximum degree

[feltdizz]

this is why I can't take you seriously when it comes to LB

it's an absolute no brainer that the coaches and FO want LB in camp as both factions said as much last year. saying otherwise strains credibility to the maximum degree

No, this isn't why...

When did I say they didn't want him in camp? You have to read the actual words I'm typing Eddie.

they knew tagging him a second time would lead to the same hold out as last year and they still tagged him. So, obviously they are fine with it.

Do they wish he showed up? Sure.. but obviously it isn't that big of a deal because they are willing to go through the same drama one more year.

[Eddie Spaghetti]

you said you believe the FO is fine with him missing camp again and I say that's BS

they have to accept it because that's the way the CBA is written but that's a very different thing than being "fine" with it

both tomlin and Colbert have said he should be there, but here you are saying the opposite

at any rate, it's not worth any time debating you as you have proven that you will say anything to promote LBs agenda

[Steel Maniac]

you said you believe the FO is fine with him missing camp again and I say that's BS

they have to accept it because that's the way the CBA is written but that's a very different thing than being "fine" with it

both tomlin and Colbert have said he should be there, but here you are saying the opposite

at any rate, it's not worth any time debating you as you have proven that you will say anything to promote LBs agenda

Boom...............

[feltdizz]

you said you believe the FO is fine with him missing camp again and I say that's BS

they have to accept it because that's the way the CBA is written but that's a very different thing than being "fine" with it

both tomlin and Colbert have said he should be there, but here you are saying the opposite

at any rate, it's not worth any time debating you as you have proven that you will say anything to promote LBs agenda

but they are OK with it because they know he doesn't have to be there.

if your cousin makes great wings on the grill but clogs your bathroom every time he comes over... yet you still keep inviting him because you like his wings... obviously you are fine with him clogging your toilet. lol

if they really had a problem with Bell they wouldn't have tagged him. hence, they are fine with it. Fine doesn't mean they are happy about it.

[RuthlessBurgher]

SAT question of the year:

The NFL franchise tag is to grilling chicken wings...

as missing training camp is to clogging a toilet...