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Bell: "I want to be a Steeler for life"

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Le'Veon Bell: "I want to be a Steeler for life"
Bryan DeArdo - 18 hours ago 0
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Le'Veon Bell wants to be a Steeler for life.

The former All-Pro said as much during a recent interview with ESPN, while adding that he doesn't necessarily need to make $15 million a season, as he previously alluded to in his recently released rap song. Bell is also confident that he and the Steelers will reach an agreement on a new contract at the end of the 2016 season.

"I'm not a real greedy guy. I don't play football just for money or things like that," Bell said. "I just want to be valued. Wherever it is -- whether its $15 million or lower or higher, whatever it is - I think we will get to an agreement eventually.


"Obviously, I want to be a Steeler for my whole life. My family grew up Pittsburgh Steelers fans, and it's crazy I even got drafted there. So I want to be with them and hopefully we'll reach an agreement. But that will take place once that time come."

Bell also touched on the status of his knee that was injured midway through the 2015 season. After leading the NFL in rushing during the season's first seven games (despite missing the first two games while on suspension), Bell suffered a torn MCL in Week 8, abruptly ending his season.

"I'm going to be ready (for training camp)," Bell said. "The biggest thing for me is getting mentally ready for getting hit and things like that, and I don't think I'll really get tackled until a preseason game or maybe in the regular season. I don't think I'll actually hit the ground or get tackled. But when that does happen, I'll be ready for it. But cutting, running routes, picking them and putting them on my feet, everything is back to normal." Bell said overall the rehab process went "great." But there were tough times, particularly early on.

"It's crazy because, in November when it happened, I never realize I'd be back at this point. I remember it was times when I couldn't walk up the steps, walk down the steps, really couldn't sit down by myself, even go to the restroom. I'm just thinking now I'm right back to form how I was when I left. Obviously, it's more of a mental thing for me now. I know my knee is strong enough now. I know it's probably stronger than it ever was, my legs are."


Bell will undoubtedly be motivated to have a big season in 2016. He's entering the final year of his rookie contract, and a huge season and playoff run will certainly lead to a big pay day next offseason. From a personal standpoint, Bell is also out to regain his place as the game's best running back, a position he momentarily held when he led the AFC in rushing while catching an astounding 83 passes in 2014.

From a team perspective, Bell is surely looking to join Franco Harris, Willie Parker, and Jerome Bettis as Steelers running backs that reinforced their greatness with a Super Bowl ring, something that Bell and his teammates will look to achieve in 2016.
 
I think Bell's maturity level should be questioned. He doesn't realize the impact of him tweeting I want 15 million a year ( more than any NFL running back ) , nor did he realize you could get a DUI with POT. His make up quotes to me mean very little. Had he realized what he was saying in real time, he'd have put it differently.

95% of drafted Steelers in their contract year all say the same thing which roughly equates to " I'd love to stay here or I want to remain a Steeler " If you see what a player says and does, he can easily contradict himself in hindsight.

I hope the Steelers wait until the end of the season before offering him any contract. Let Bell earn it by staying healthy and clean in the 2016 season.
 
Lloyds legend said:
I think this is great to hear.

Who wouldn't want Leveon on this team and the fact that he wants to be here might just play to our advantage.
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I have no idea why you wouldn't want the best back in the NFL on your team. Mind boggling.
 
Great Le'Veon. Come down to earth with your salary expectations. Great player, but they can only pay so many guys.
 
I have no idea why you wouldn't want the best back in the NFL on your team.
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We may even get the chance this season to see if he and Pouncey are the best back and center respectively in the league this season!

Exciting indeed.
 
Steelerfan81 said:
He didn't tweet he wanted 15 million. Try again.
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In the song "Focus," which debuted on his Twitter account last weekend, Bell expressed his feelings on several issues during his offseason, but the lyrics seem to indicate that he wants $15 million a year.


"I'm at the top, and if not, I'm the closest. Imma need 15 a year and they know this." - M Bell


^^^ While my jive could use some work ( I have not seen Airplane in years! ), I think it's clear the 15 a year refers to his new contract wishes, so yes he did say it.
 
Coach said:
In the song "Focus," which debuted on his Twitter account last weekend, Bell expressed his feelings on several issues during his offseason, but the lyrics seem to indicate that he wants $15 million a year.


"I'm at the top, and if not, I'm the closest. Imma need 15 a year and they know this." - M Bell


^^^ While my jive could use some work ( I have not seen Airplane in years! ), I think it's clear the 15 a year refers to his new contract wishes, so yes he did say it.
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"I'm not a real greedy guy. I don't play football just for money or things like that," Bell said. "I just want to be valued. Wherever it is -- whether its $15 million or lower or higher, whatever it is - I think we will get to an agreement eventually.

He also said this. And here we go with this jive bullshit again.
 
Oh who cares.

His agent is the one doing the ******* negotiations. The Steelers will pay him precisely what the Steelers want to pay him. End of ******* focus.
 
antdrewjosh said:
"I'm not a real greedy guy. I don't play football just for money or things like that," Bell said. "I just want to be valued. Wherever it is -- whether its $15 million or lower or higher, whatever it is - I think we will get to an agreement eventually.

He also said this. And here we go with this jive bullshit again.
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LOL, are you part of Bell's entourage? 15 million, lower or higher is an amount he's not worth until he can stay healthy, and clean. How do you know he's not greedy? Do you know him personally?

If someone offered me two first round picks for Bell next year, I'd take it. And that can happen if we tag him correctly, and spend the 12-15 million elsewhere.

RB's are very replaceable players these days.
 
Let me know when Juice says "i want 15 million per season or I'm out" . Its in a ******* rap song! They say whatever rhymes and makes them sound cool. Some of you read way too much into this ****.
 
PLAY this year, Fanchise tag, then see where you're at. Franchise money would be a "little less". Stay in the BURGH and focus on playing like yaz mean it. No doubt Bell is the best or near the best in the NFL, but to be that you have to be on the field of play. This is his season to showcase for a raise.




Salute the nation
 
Coach said:
LOL, are you part of Bell's entourage? 15 million, lower or higher is an amount he's not worth until he can stay healthy, and clean. How do you know he's not greedy? Do you know him personally?

If someone offered me two first round picks for Bell next year, I'd take it. And that can happen if we tag him correctly, and spend the 12-15 million elsewhere.

RB's are very replaceable players these days.
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Let's see Bell has every right to ask for whatever dollar amount he so chooses. Him asking to be the top paid back is warranted because he has displayed that type of skills when healthy. Key word when healthy. That will be the Steelers sticking point. Bell's will be when healthy I've performed as or close to the best in the league. Hopefully they can found a middle ground and get a deal done. That's how negotiations go.. but Bell is pricing himself highly and rightfully so. Yes OK RBs are easily replaceable not backs who are considered the best in the business. Both sides have strong sticking points so there is no reason why a deal can't get done.
 
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Coach said:
LOL, are you part of Bell's entourage? 15 million, lower or higher is an amount he's not worth until he can stay healthy, and clean. How do you know he's not greedy? Do you know him personally?

If someone offered me two first round picks for Bell next year, I'd take it. And that can happen if we tag him correctly, and spend the 12-15 million elsewhere.

RB's are very replaceable players these days.
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I agree with you on the bolded line but the thing is that he's not just a RB, he's a ******* threat in the passing game too who can also block like the best in the business. The guy is multidimensional and that can't be found at the next corner, he's not worth 15M in my mind but he isn't anywhere close to just replaceable
 
Litos said:
I agree with you on the bolded line but the thing is that he's not just a RB, he's a ******* threat in the passing game too who can also block like the best in the business. The guy is multidimensional and that can't be found at the next corner, he's not worth 15M in my mind but he isn't anywhere close to just replaceable
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Williams replaced him. There was hardly any drop-off.

Yes Bell is multi-dimensional, but not really a game breaker as a runner or pass catcher. He's more of a chain mover who just happens to have a very good OL and many skill players around him. I do not think he would be as good on an 8-8 type of team without pro bowl lineman.

If the Steelers give him 15 million or close to that amount before this season is up, they are moron's and open to a massive boomerang if Bell gets hurt or behaves badly again.

The best thing is Bell should know this is a very important season for him. I would not be surprised at all if he turns out to be like Kendrell Bell ( Always hurt ) or Eric Green / S Holmes / M Bryant with drug issues.

It's close to 50/50 in my view.

I say the injury risk is more worrisome than off the field stuff, but his tweeting makes me wonder about it. A really focused player doesn't have to talk his game up, he shows it and lead by his play, not with words.
 
Coach said:
Williams replaced him. There was hardly any drop-off.

Yes Bell is multi-dimensional, but not really a game breaker as a runner or pass catcher. He's more of a chain mover who just happens to have a very good OL and many skill players around him. I do not think he would be as good on an 8-8 type of team without pro bowl lineman.

If the Steelers give him 15 million or close to that amount before this season is up, they are moron's and open to a massive boomerang if Bell gets hurt or behaves badly again.

The best thing is Bell should know this is a very important season for him. I would not be surprised at all if he turns out to be like Kendrell Bell ( Always hurt ) or Eric Green / S Holmes / M Bryant with drug issues.

It's close to 50/50 in my view.

I say the injury risk is more worrisome than off the field stuff, but his tweeting makes me wonder about it. A really focused player doesn't have to talk his game up, he shows it and lead by his play, not with words.
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And now reading that I'm convinced you don't watch actual games. Just highlights or the stats in the paper the next day
 
Coach said:
Williams replaced him. There was hardly any drop-off.

Yes Bell is multi-dimensional, but not really a game breaker as a runner or pass catcher. He's more of a chain mover who just happens to have a very good OL and many skill players around him. I do not think he would be as good on an 8-8 type of team without pro bowl lineman.

If the Steelers give him 15 million or close to that amount before this season is up, they are moron's and open to a massive boomerang if Bell gets hurt or behaves badly again.

The best thing is Bell should know this is a very important season for him. I would not be surprised at all if he turns out to be like Kendrell Bell ( Always hurt ) or Eric Green / S Holmes / M Bryant with drug issues.

It's close to 50/50 in my view.

I say the injury risk is more worrisome than off the field stuff, but his tweeting makes me wonder about it. A really focused player doesn't have to talk his game up, he shows it and lead by his play, not with words.
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well, Bell single-handedly saved our ***** when Vick was the QB, D. Williams, God bless him, is a very good runner but he had Big Ben next to him the whole time, I don't know how many times you have to be remembered of this fact.

Still, I said he's nowhere close to 15M, but don't call him replaceable, cause he isn't. by the way Williams already in 33 years old, and even if he weren't we got very lucky to have had the chance to sign him as a FA, he was a brilliant acquisition, that happens very rarely around the NFL. Or do you see any other 2nd team RB get the stats that he did last season? we hit the jackpot, but the odds of hitting it again in FA are slim
 
ANYONE who would say Bell isn't a game changer hasn't watched a single Game in at least two years. IMO. The improvements he made as a player from his first year in the league is remarkable. When healthy is bigger Marshall Faulk. Where Marshall was faster bell is bigger and more powerful. But then again Coach said Bell isn't powerful either.. SMH
 
pouncy (sic) will probably be out by game 3
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Of preseason if history holds...
 
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