LeVeon Bell giving up $853,000 is asinine.

**slambam** · 11-13-18, 05:26 PM

Man what an idiot. Is a GM really gonna throw a ton of money at a guy who's been out of the league for a year? Add in that Connor is doing things Bell never did, shows that maybe it was the O line more than it was Bell. Funny thing is, recently somebody dug up his old tweets saying he loves football too much to ever sit out for money, lol.

**GzaTheGenius** · 11-13-18, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by slambam

Man what an idiot. Is a GM really gonna throw a ton of money at a guy who's been out of the league for a year? Add in that Connor is doing things Bell never did, shows that maybe it was the O line more than it was Bell. Funny thing is, recently somebody dug up his old tweets saying he loves football too much to ever sit out for money, lol.

He isn't sitting out for money, quite the opposite. Losing a lot of money to preserve his body and future actually

**Chi_archie** · 11-13-18, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by GzaTheGenius

to preserve his body and future actually

so that he can sign a big contract

he's not doing it so he can not be sore in graduations and meetings in the future

he thinks he's getting "QB money" next year

too much of a gamble for a GM, remember he's one dirty piss test from an ENTIRE year suspension due to 2 offenses already.

**AlgoLady** · 11-13-18, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by GzaTheGenius

He isn't sitting out for money, quite the opposite. Losing a lot of money to preserve his body and future actually

Lol I laugh when I here this if anyone thinks his value went up after all this is just clueless, I'm from Pittsburgh nobody wants him back we are rejoicing he didn't show numbers wise which is all that matters Conor this year is having a better season the Bell ever had if he thinks missing out on $15 million and "preserving" his body is smart for business it's not he will never get that money back RB's are not as big as they used to be it's a passing league he may find a team dumb enough to pay him what he wants but I highly doubt it on top of all that if he thinks his running style where he walks to the line is going to work with an average to subpar O-line is going to work he got another thing coming Steelers have the best line in football if you don't think that don't matter it does ask Conor.

**ikid2groove415** · 11-13-18, 05:41 PM

Wouldn’t mind if my 49ers pick him up - Case closed

**Bluehorseshoe** · 11-13-18, 05:42 PM

Imagine if he does an Aaron Boone in the offseason??

**ikid2groove415** · 11-13-18, 05:48 PM

Bell auctually think he’s a hero for doing this? Lolololol - most people think he’s a moron - we will never know ? He could of play and blow out his knees - look what happen 2 earl thomas in Seattle? Preety much the same situation-

**maggiethebestdog** · 11-13-18, 06:23 PM

I totally understand why he didn't want to be franchised again

He should have negotiated for more guaranteed money because Pittsburgh would have paid a little more than they offered originally
He could have negotiated a fair contract

He over leveraged himself
He wanted more than Gurley, but Gurley is just as good on the field and presents no off field issues whatsoever
Bell is a suspension waiting to happen and could decide he wants to quit football and pursue a rap career at any moment

I would pay Gurley and Hunt more money for all of those reasons

**Git Lo** · 11-13-18, 06:37 PM

Win for bell -

Con:
No money

Pro:
Save a year of non football contact
No drug tests (especially for weed)
Get money later

**ikid2groove415** · 11-13-18, 06:39 PM

How much is Conner getting paid again? Around 400K? Bell would of cost 14 million Case closed

**cincinnatikid513** · 11-13-18, 06:50 PM

jets jets jets are a dumb enough team pay bell biggly

**AlgoLady** · 11-13-18, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by ikid2groove415

How much is Conner getting paid again? Around 400K? Bell would of cost 14 million Case closed

The fact that his backup is putting up better numbers then Bell ever has is really really hurting his case for getting paid, if Conor had a crappy year or average it would make Bell look that much better but if he thinks some team is going to say oh let's pay a RB $70 million guaranteed that hasn't even played for a full year been suspended twice and showed he was a shitty teammate and quit on a Super Bowl contending team what makes you think he's going to give it his all for the Jets? lmao 0% chance he gets the money he thinks he's going to get and he pissed away $15 million in 1 year! GENIUS move.

**ikid2groove415** · 11-13-18, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by AlgoLady

The fact that his backup is putting up better numbers then Bell ever has is really really hurting his case for getting paid, if Conor had a crappy year or average it would make Bell look that much better but if he thinks some team is going to say oh let's pay a RB $70 million guaranteed that hasn't even played for a full year been suspended twice and showed he was a shitty teammate and quit on a Super Bowl contending team what makes you think he's going to give it his all for the Jets? lmao 0% chance he gets the money he thinks he's going to get and he pissed away $15 million in 1 year! GENIUS move.

So what happen if he play and tore his ACL in week 4 ? Sure he gets the $14 million from this year - but what team
Will give him a long term contract after that injury? It’s all a guessing game - nobody knows the future - he will get his money this offseason - remember it only takes 1 or 2 team to pay !!

**AlgoLady** · 11-13-18, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by ikid2groove415

So what happen if he play and tore his ACL in week 4 ? Sure he gets the $14 million from this year - but what team
Will give him a long term contract after that injury? It’s all a guessing game - nobody knows the future - he will get his money this offseason - remember it only takes 1 or 2 team to pay !!

We can play the "what if" game with every person in the league that's not a good enough reason

**ikid2groove415** · 11-13-18, 07:01 PM

Wouldn’t mind seeing him in red and gold with jimmy G- the men is a beast when on the field case closed !!

**AlgoLady** · 11-13-18, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by ikid2groove415

Wouldn’t mind seeing him in red and gold with jimmy G- the men is a beast when on the field case closed !!

Beast? lol he's a good RB but lets not go to far if he think his running style is working with some shitty team its not going to happen, Also Conors putting up better numbers then Bell EVER has which is really going to hurt his case in the long run they are going to say shit your backup put up better numbers in 1 year then you ever have and you want $70 million guaranteed? Can't see it but I can be wrong.

**ikid2groove415** · 11-13-18, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by AlgoLady

We can play the "what if" game with every person in the league that's not a good enough reason

You saw what happen 2 earl Thomas? It’s a double edge sword from the players side and owners side - I’m not taking anybody sides - Thomas won’t see another big Pay day in his career

**AlgoLady** · 11-13-18, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by ikid2groove415

You saw what happen 2 earl Thomas? It’s a double edge sword from the players side and owners side - I’m not taking anybody sides - Thomas won’t see another big Pay day in his career

2 different situations Thomas actually got on the field and played hard

**ikid2groove415** · 11-13-18, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by AlgoLady

Beast? lol he's a good RB but lets not go to far if he think his running style is working with some shitty team its not going to happen, Also Conors putting up better numbers then Bell EVER has which is really going to hurt his case in the long run they are going to say shit your backup put up better numbers in 1 year then you ever have and you want $70 million guaranteed? Can't see it but I can be wrong.

Conner is good but in no way is he dynamic like bell- I’m
Not all that shock with Conner success - Steelers got 3 pro bowl on the O -line and 1 of the most fear passing attack in the NFL

**AlgoLady** · 11-13-18, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by ikid2groove415

Conner is good but in no way is he dynamic like bell- I’m
Not all that shock with Conner success - Steelers got 3 pro bowl on the O -line and 1 of the most fear passing attack in the NFL

Exactly you said it all ding ding the Oline read my previous comments already said that and why isn't Conner dynamic like Bell? says who? numbers don't lie Conor is putting up better numbers all around then Bell ever has and has 10 TD's already.

**Slipknot26** · 11-13-18, 07:19 PM

A RB has average of 4-5 years in the pros , I understand him pushing for more money but the NFL is a QB league but Connor jumping in , just fukked his payday up , at least with the Steelers , kid just showed they can get production at a % of what they were paying Bell .
Add in , every interview by Reporters isn't about the Steelers winning , it's about a player that walked away from Millions .
You can tell the Steelers players are getting pissed about Bell questions while they're winning games .
If losing , I could see it but they're looking damn good without him .

**Git Lo** · 11-13-18, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by Slipknot26

A RB has average of 4-5 years in the pros , I understand him pushing for more money but the NFL is a QB league but Connor jumping in , just fukked his payday up , St lesdt with the Steelers , kid just showed they can get production at a % of what they were paying Bell .
Add in , every interview by Reporters isn't about the Steelers winning , it's about a player that walked away from Millions .
You can tell the Steelers players are getting pissed about Bell questions while they're winning games .
If losing , I could see it but they're looking damn good without him .

tbh, Bell isnt worried about connor or the steelers as a franchise obviously. the whole situation is actually very clear

**ThaTopMoron** · 11-13-18, 07:38 PM

just my take

andrew luck can beat any team with a healthy Mack and rookie Hines who looks real special at times

if the Colts gave Bell a ton of money i would protest as a fan

don't have to worry about this because Ballard isn't that dumb

**Chi_archie** · 11-13-18, 07:43 PM

great thing about Bell, if he actually can get off the drugs and back into shape is that he could be a legit #1 WR on half the NFL, he has that special and diverse of a skill set.

So a team Like the Bears with next generation type offensive thinking, could take a guy like Bell and totally transform how the position and offenses are schemed.

Bears should have a decent amount of $ since they aren't paying the QB position much yet

**Shute** · 11-13-18, 08:10 PM

Connor now the man
And yes he is about as good as Bell
And less drama
And less distractions
It is even

**Chi_archie** · 11-13-18, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by Shute

Connor now the man
And yes he is about as good as Bell
And less drama
And less distractions
It is even

except its not even

you forgot the $ portion and considering its a business

Major edge for the hometown boy cancer beating boy

hopefully he also will show to be more resilient and not get hurt during playoff runs

**pavyracer** · 11-13-18, 08:36 PM

The signing bonus with the new team contract will more than cover this year's salary. When Steelers were franchising him he was missing all the bonuses.

**Git Lo** · 11-13-18, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by Chi_archie

except its not even

you forgot the $ portion and considering its a business

Major edge for the hometown boy cancer beating boy

hopefully he also will show to be more resilient and not get hurt during playoff runs

tomlin was interviewed after a game that was before the playoffs, asking if bell is being worked too hard.. Im assuming he had a lot of attempts/game and he responded with no and leveon proceeding to get hurt in the playoffs. like i said leveon is about to get his $$, hes easily the top combo rb with gurley and everyone who questioned this can proceed like they didnt say anything once he signs the major deal

**thechaoz** · 11-13-18, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by ikid2groove415

Wouldn’t mind if my 49ers pick him up - Case closed

I would. For the money he wants. We still have huge holes on defense and WR especially

**Mac4Lyfe** · 11-13-18, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by Shute

Connor now the man
And yes he is about as good as Bell
And less drama
And less distractions
It is even

You are obviously blinded by your fandom. Connor isn't in the same area code as Bell. Bell is a once in a decade RB. If you can't see that, you aren't really qualified to comment because you bleed black and gold. Bell did what he thought was best for him and Steeler fans are pissed because they want him to do what is best for the team. Charity always starts at home. Let the man do what the fukk he wants to do. It could totally backfire on him but he's his own man and has to make his own decisions.

Connor isn't a distraction today. Give him a few years of getting fukked by a cheap ass Steeler franchise and lets see if he becomes a distraction?? The Steelers have fukked over 90% of their players by short changing them. Just ask Franco Harris.

**cincinnatikid513** · 11-13-18, 09:28 PM

let's wait til the offseason to judge mr bell , if he gets huge contract with guaranteed money , well played

**Mac4Lyfe** · 11-13-18, 09:33 PM

Originally posted by slambam

Man what an idiot. Is a GM really gonna throw a ton of money at a guy who's been out of the league for a year? Add in that Connor is doing things Bell never did, shows that maybe it was the O line more than it was Bell. Funny thing is, recently somebody dug up his old tweets saying he loves football too much to ever sit out for money, lol.

What is connor doing that Bell never did??? The Steelers potent passing game is why Connor has been getting open running lanes.

GM's are always looking to upgrade the roster. If the cheap ass Steelers were willing to cough up $14 million, surely another franchise will pay more. Frank Gore still balling in Miami totally dispels the myth that RBs can't play for long.

**AlgoLady** · 11-13-18, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

You are obviously blinded by your fandom. Connor isn't in the same area code as Bell. Bell is a once in a decade RB. If you can't see that, you aren't really qualified to comment because you bleed black and gold. Bell did what he thought was best for him and Steeler fans are pissed because they want him to do what is best for the team. Charity always starts at home. Let the man do what the fukk he wants to do. It could totally backfire on him but he's his own man and has to make his own decisions.

Connor isn't a distraction today. Give him a few years of getting fukked by a cheap ass Steeler franchise and lets see if he becomes a distraction?? The Steelers have fukked over 90% of their players by short changing them. Just ask Franco Harris.

**ikid2groove415** · 11-13-18, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by thechaoz

I would. For the money he wants. We still have huge holes on defense and WR especially

Bell is better then most WR catching the ball - NFL is a offensive league now - all the great teams is all offense - Rams-KC-saints-Pittsburgh-patriots

**Chi_archie** · 11-13-18, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by cincinnatikid513

let's wait til the offseason to judge mr bell , if he gets huge contract with guaranteed money , well played

decent chance he would have gotten that if he played every game this year while collecting 14.5 million dollars

which is an immense gamble considering he has to date only made a bit over 16 million in his career over the past 5 years.

if Bell is really that much better than Conner, consider the potential numbers Bell could have put up on this talented team behind that line.

his contract offers for 2019 would have been much more attractive. Now he's added quite a few question marks to NFL exec's minds in order to get a %100 garauntee that he would not get a football injury this year.