Le’Veon Bell wow.

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I just cut out the parts in the article about Bell.

Holy shit what a douchebag.

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/s...s/201801180124

Bell performed as well as expected in 2017 and made All-Pro again. But he also threatened to sit out the year if they put the franchise tag on him for the second time. That tag will be 20 percent higher than last year’s $12.12 million, so make it $14.57.

It’s probably an idle threat, but the Steelers have to be reaching a point where they ask, is he worth it? He turned down their offer last year of a contract that would have paid him more than $12 million on average per year and more than $30 million in the first two. The next highest-paid backs earn $8.5 million per year. His agent wanted to take it, Bell did not.

So what’s to make anyone think they can come to terms on a multiple-year deal this time? If they can’t, using that franchise tag would stress their salary cap because it all would count against it in 2018. Over The Cap pegs their cap room at $2.7 million, pending a rise in the cap, for their top 51 contracts (the only ones who count in the offseason). That does not include Bell.

If they do reach the breaking point, they could use that $14.57 million elsewhere — or not make moves to find the room — and draft another halfback in the first or second round. If Bell leaves as a free agent, the Steelers would receive a compensatory draft pick in 2019, perhaps in the third round.

It’s possible Le’Veon Bell will not play for the Steelers in 2018.

Nevertheless, there is another elephant in the room that Rooney, Tomlin and Colbert must address. Are the Steelers’ disciplined enough?

Tomlin never lost the locker room, he had it under control and his players respect him. However, there were many instances in which he could have taken better control, including the fiasco for the national anthem in Chicago.

As another example, Tomlin wants players and coaches to report to the locker room two hours before kickoff for games. That was continually ignored by both players and a coach or two.

Not only did Bell arrive much later than that for the playoff game against Jacksonville (as well as one coach), he missed practically the entire Saturday walk-through the day before, showing up about five minutes before practice ended.

Tomlin’s reaction to Mitchell supposedly yelling at the Jaguars outside their locker room before the playoff game?

“That’s part of what I was talking about in today’s climate,” he replied. “That’s really kind of irrelevant to me.”

[wheeler08]

I like that Fournette had more rushing TDs at Heinz Field this year than Bell had. That’s pretty sad

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

He’s better hope that he signs with a team that the offensive line can hold every play. That’s the only way his running style works.

Yep ! He doesn't realize just how good his o-line is when it comes to run blocking and shows no real genuine appreciation.

Tomlin's chinks in his armor beginning to show for sure i.e. to his leadership. Not dealing with 'attitudes' appropriately is taking its toll. Only discipline I saw from Tomlin was i.e. to Bryant.

Seems to me even Tomlin himself is getting caught reading his own press clippings in the last 5 yrs especially to his offense.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58

I honestly would let him walk, you know big ben is about done, youre close to going into a total rebuild, trade antonio brown, cut bait, and start rebuilding

You’ve got to keep AB

[siberian khatru]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

What really soured me on these ****s is a post-game interview they had recently. I can't remember who the game was against or when exactly it was, but it was a woman interviewing Bell and Brown. She asked Bell a question about Brown and he's like "yada yada he's [Brown] the best WR in the world" then she passed it over to Brown and asked him something about Bell and he's like "woogity woo woo he's [Bell] the best RB in the world".

It was just so ****ing pretentious. I've hated them both ever since.

Are you saying they literally said "yada yada" and "woogity woo woo"?

[Shaid]

I'd let him walk for that price tag as well.

[Chiefnj2]

If Bell wants some quick cash he can see if the Browns are interested.

[jdubya]

Originally Posted by gblowfish

He'll end up with the Raiders after Beast Mode retires.

If Al Davis were still alive I agree. Reggie McKenzie is too cheap to pull that off haha

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by gblowfish

He'll end up with the Raiders after Beast Mode retires.

Gruden wouldn't put up with his shit.

[Bewbies]

12.5M for a back?

Peace out bitch.

[ptlyon]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Are you saying they literally said "yada yada" and "woogity woo woo"?

Giggity

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You can definitely tell that Tomlin lets his players be themselves but clearly he doesn’t do enough to keep their shit in check. With all the shit talking they did overlooking the jags and really just the overall outward bullshit you hear the players speak just comes off to me like he doesn’t have very good control over the team.

Good though **** the Steelers so glad they got to witness their dicks stomped at home as the 2 seed. The only thing better than that is a complete implosion of that franchise. Let’s hope so.

[lcarus]

Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58

I honestly would let him walk, you know big ben is about done, youre close to going into a total rebuild, trade antonio brown, cut bait, and start rebuilding

It's great their window is slamming shut. Shame we couldn't beat them when it mattered.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

He’s better hope that he signs with a team that the offensive line can hold every play. That’s the only way his running style works.

Yeah, he's the next Trent Richardson if the Steelers don't keep him and continue holding.

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Watch Dorsey snag him.
Then sign a big tight end.

Gordon/Bell/(Jimmy Graham?)

[MahiMike]

Does it really matter how much he makes? He'll be bankrupt before he sees 40.