Another Deadline For Le'Veon Bell

ESPN is reporting that Le'Veon Bell could return any time between Monday (Tomorrow) and the following Monday, Oct. 22, according to their sources. CBS is claiming that "some in the organization" believe that Bell is most likely to sign the franchise tag a week from Tuesday - after the 4 p.m. trade deadline passes.

I have little doubt that when Bell returns and when he is ready, and willing to play, he will be the starter. I think that James Conner will see more playing time than he did before this season, but he will be the backup to Le'Veon Bell. James Conner has shown that he can do a lot on the field, and he is a very fast runner, but he is still not showing that he can pick up the tough yardage. I am confident that if Le'Veon Bell was in there at running back when the Steelers had that 1st and goal from the one yard line, he would have taken it in. Instead, James Conner got shutdown, and the drive ended with a field goal, not a touchdown. If you eliminate the Steelers last minute touchdown, that would have been the difference between winning and losing the game.

 

Agreed Bell should not be the "starter" when he comes back. With that said, obviously the guy will get snaps, and depending on their performance would get more.

Conner has done nothing to be deserving of taking a back seat to Le'veon. It is the other way around.

 

Bells sweatin

 

So...Florida smells like Bell sweat?

 

Bell isn't gonna start. They wouldn't do that to Conner. I think he may be waiting until after the trade deadline because it might have something to do with how good our OL is and how they are also accustomed to his running style and also because the weapons we have on offense makes his job easier.
Think about it...if he was traded and had to go to a team without as many weapons and a OL not used t his unique style of running he would probably struggle at least for the rest of the season,hurt his production and value...

 

In my opinion..... once bell signs the offer..... he'll get shopped and traded before his first available game.

 

Could be. I think the only scary thought I have is that if Connor goes down it's the Steven Ridley show. Not that I have anything against him, but it's been a long time since he was playing great for the Patriots.

 

conner just tied two HOF RB's for most TD's to start in there first 6 games. franco and Da Bus.

 

Seriously I wish they would pull the tag. Its gonna take him 3-4 games to get up to speed, he has a different style than Conner, the oline will have to adjust to the new back. If we pull it now he has to find a team and a deal, we know he wont play for the chance at a championship all he wants is money. Someone will take a chance but who cares, I think the money and headache saved is well worth it. Make some big moves in the off-season and take one last shot at it with Ben.

 

Sorry, but no, you don't allow him back on the market at this point. You don't reward Bell for the crap he has pulled this season by giving him what he wants. You don't give away the compensatory pick you will get when he leaves as a free agent.

That said, I don't know what Marko has been watching. Conner has been very good at getting tough yards all season. He scored twice on runs from the one-yard line. There are legitimate concerns about Conner, such as the small sample size and the fact that he runs upright and takes a lot of hits, but physicality and the ability to get tough yards are not among them.

 

I would have a package of plays where Conner and Bell are on the field at the same time and run some RPO and play action fakes to keep the defense off balance, with Bell split out as a wide receiver.

 

Start Bell...at WR3

 

I'm sure Bell's been watching Conner's production and would think once he's on the field it would encourage him to work his a** off ASAP. Would be in his best interest to shoot out the gate with seriousness in mind beings his ultimate goal is to land with a team with deep pockets. (Competition is good)

 

Is Bell reporting today, I haven't heard...Asking for a friend

 

https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburg...ll-spotted-in-Pittsburgh-on-Monday-123357140/

Hes been spotted in Pittsburgh

 

Ahh ,So a very credible source I see

 

Sources saying he was seen pumping gas on Pittsburgh South Side.

 

Still don’t know and still don’t care

 

Is that code for smokin a fatty?

 

I'm not sure but, smoking a fatty while pumping gas, is in the book of bad ideas.

 

Not at all if we are lucky