Can't pay bell 15 mil a year. That position gets inured way too easily. He's had a couple season ending injuries plus is a failed test away from being suspended a full year. He could have 15 mil a year if none is guaranteed lol.
Steelers are running him into the ground this year. Preparing to let him walk.
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The no chance in hell of happening Leveon Bell dream thread
Dec 29, 2017 at 1:34 PM
- GhostOfBaalke
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Dec 29, 2017 at 1:48 PM
- okdkid
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Originally posted by genus49:
I love Bell but I'm not paying a RB THAT much, not when this draft class is loaded at the position. Just because we have a ton of cap space doesn't mean we should max it out because next thing you know our young talent will be up for new deals and we've blown it on free agents. Have to be smart about it.
As good as Bell is, RBs don't last long and are usually fairly easy to find.
So, the issue with people pigeonhole-ing Bell as a RB is that he's not just a RB. The reason he wants RB1 money COMBINED with WR2 money is that you can line him up anywhere on the field.
He's not just a RB. Shanahan will line him up at X, Y and Z... along with RB.
Definitely worth the premium for a playoff caliber team with the cap room -- like the Niners.
Dec 29, 2017 at 2:43 PM
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Originally posted by okdkid:Signing him instantly makes this offense better...I would make him an offer.
Originally posted by genus49:
I love Bell but I'm not paying a RB THAT much, not when this draft class is loaded at the position. Just because we have a ton of cap space doesn't mean we should max it out because next thing you know our young talent will be up for new deals and we've blown it on free agents. Have to be smart about it.
As good as Bell is, RBs don't last long and are usually fairly easy to find.
So, the issue with people pigeonhole-ing Bell as a RB is that he's not just a RB. The reason he wants RB1 money COMBINED with WR2 money is that you can line him up anywhere on the field.
He's not just a RB. Shanahan will line him up at X, Y and Z... along with RB.
Definitely worth the premium for a playoff caliber team with the cap room -- like the Niners.
Dec 29, 2017 at 2:53 PM
- Bellaleo
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Originally posted by strickac:Been thinking about this and there's a good chance Ben retires and Bell wants to go somewhere else. Now, I think the Steelers would tag him out of necessity, but you never know.
Bringing in Bell would transform the offense. It's not the most efficient use of money, but acquiring a pass catching RB is priority #1 on offense.
We currently have at least 3 pass catching backs playing on Sundays, why is a pass catching back such a priority?
Way down the list in my opinion.
CB,LEO,OG,C are all positions that we have greater needs at over a pass catching back.
Dec 29, 2017 at 4:03 PM
- SmokeCrabtrees
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Originally posted by jcs:Signing him instantly makes this offense better...I would make him an offer.Originally posted by okdkid:Originally posted by genus49:I love Bell but I'm not paying a RB THAT much, not when this draft class is loaded at the position. Just because we have a ton of cap space doesn't mean we should max it out because next thing you know our young talent will be up for new deals and we've blown it on free agents. Have to be smart about it.
As good as Bell is, RBs don't last long and are usually fairly easy to find.
So, the issue with people pigeonhole-ing Bell as a RB is that he's not just a RB. The reason he wants RB1 money COMBINED with WR2 money is that you can line him up anywhere on the field.
He's not just a RB. Shanahan will line him up at X, Y and Z... along with RB.
Definitely worth the premium for a playoff caliber team with the cap room -- like the Niners.
I was almost gonna say i dunno if Shanny would pull the trigger but we can front load it so we have an out after 2 years. In 2 years he could probably get 35 mill give or take.
Dec 30, 2017 at 9:17 AM
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I dont understand why fans get spun up about RBs like Bell or Barkley until this oline gets upgraded. As amazing as those two are, its going to make it tough when theyre getting hit at or behind the LOS all the time.
Id rather see them sink big $$$ into the oline, and draft a player like Ronald Jones III.
Plus, they have to protect Jimmy G.
Id rather see them sink big $$$ into the oline, and draft a player like Ronald Jones III.
Plus, they have to protect Jimmy G.
Dec 30, 2017 at 9:21 AM
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He's more important to the Steelers offense than Brown is.
He'll get tagged again (and Pittsburgh will just do that if they're not comfortable paying him $15M/yr on a multi-yr deal).
He'll get tagged again (and Pittsburgh will just do that if they're not comfortable paying him $15M/yr on a multi-yr deal).
Dec 30, 2017 at 9:43 AM
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Originally posted by Bellaleo:Originally posted by strickac:Been thinking about this and there's a good chance Ben retires and Bell wants to go somewhere else. Now, I think the Steelers would tag him out of necessity, but you never know.
Bringing in Bell would transform the offense. It's not the most efficient use of money, but acquiring a pass catching RB is priority #1 on offense.
We currently have at least 3 pass catching backs playing on Sundays, why is a pass catching back such a priority?
Way down the list in my opinion.
CB,LEO,OG,C are all positions that we have greater needs at over a pass catching back.
Top priority on offense. Yes, Hyde can catch, but he can't do anything with it.
Dec 30, 2017 at 9:51 AM
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Originally posted by strickac:Can't do much rushing it either. Last time he broke a long run for a TD?
Originally posted by Bellaleo:
Originally posted by strickac:
Been thinking about this and there's a good chance Ben retires and Bell wants to go somewhere else. Now, I think the Steelers would tag him out of necessity, but you never know.
Bringing in Bell would transform the offense. It's not the most efficient use of money, but acquiring a pass catching RB is priority #1 on offense.
We currently have at least 3 pass catching backs playing on Sundays, why is a pass catching back such a priority?
Way down the list in my opinion.
CB,LEO,OG,C are all positions that we have greater needs at over a pass catching back.
Top priority on offense. Yes, Hyde can catch, but he can't do anything with it.
Dec 30, 2017 at 9:57 AM
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With this team Bell would be more effective as a receiver than a runner. In Pittsburgh he has guys like DeCastro and Pouncey paving the way for his runs. In fact, the Steelers entire OL is ranked top 30 or better at their position. With the 49ers, only Staley is top 30. Why would he want to come here when he can run behind those beasts in Pittsburgh?
Fix the OL and they will come!
Fix the OL and they will come!
Dec 30, 2017 at 10:02 AM
- Dillesq
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Guys we aren't getting Bell lol. Can we stop this madness. At the very least they'll franchise him at 14.5. He will be a steeler
Dec 30, 2017 at 10:11 AM
- strickac
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Originally posted by dj43:With this team Bell would be more effective as a receiver than a runner. In Pittsburgh he has guys like DeCastro and Pouncey paving the way for his runs. In fact, the Steelers entire OL is ranked top 30 or better at their position. With the 49ers, only Staley is top 30. Why would he want to come here when he can run behind those beasts in Pittsburgh?
Fix the OL and they will come!
Because our offense has some excitement to it now with KS and JG. If Ben retires, why would he want to go back to Pittsburgh? He needs a QB because if it wasn't for his receiving production he'd be just another top-10 RB.
Dec 30, 2017 at 10:11 AM
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Originally posted by FL9er:He's more important to the Steelers offense than Brown is.
He'll get tagged again (and Pittsburgh will just do that if they're not comfortable paying him $15M/yr on a multi-yr deal).
Most likely, yes.
Dec 30, 2017 at 10:14 AM
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Originally posted by Butter:I dont understand why fans get spun up about RBs like Bell or Barkley until this oline gets upgraded. As amazing as those two are, its going to make it tough when theyre getting hit at or behind the LOS all the time.
Id rather see them sink big $$$ into the oline, and draft a player like Ronald Jones III.
Plus, they have to protect Jimmy G.
It takes 2 to tango. The Browns and Raiders just threw all their money into their Olines. They don't have the runners though. We saw how Dallas faired without Elliot. The Oline is important, but scheme and RBs that fit the scheme are vital too.
Dec 30, 2017 at 11:05 AM
- tjd808185
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Couldn't you sign Bell then draft the guard you want? I'm not seeing how a fa running back prevents you from drafting o lineman.
Tbh though I'd only want him if we drafted Nelson. Bell is a power back so you want the mauling line for him.
Tbh though I'd only want him if we drafted Nelson. Bell is a power back so you want the mauling line for him.