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polamalubeast
08-20-2015, 01:53 PM
Le'Veon Bell became the NFL's best dual-threat running back last season, putting up 1,361 yards rushing (second in the league) and 854 yards receiving (top at his position).



Despite those numbers, the Pittsburgh Steelers' third-year back believes he left a lot of yards on the field last season and is prepared to make an even bigger leap forward in 2015.

"A lot of people talk about the season I had last year. They call it a breakout season, but I don't look at it like that," Bell told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. "I look at it as me just getting started. ... I still feel like I can do a lot of things better. Last year wasn't even close to me being my best."

Bell said he feels leaner and quicker after shedding four pounds. Watching film of himself last season and this training camp, he can see the difference.

"I watch myself now and I look at last year like I wasn't really quick," Bell said. "Feels like it was (slow motion). I'm a lot quicker, a lot more explosive now."


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TeeTee
08-20-2015, 02:28 PM
He's "a lot" quicker from losing 4 lbs?
fansince'76
08-20-2015, 02:29 PM
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Count Steeler
08-20-2015, 02:46 PM
He's "a lot" quicker from losing 4 lbs?

I think the game is slowing down for him. It happens around the 3rd year. All the training and reps finally pay off and something clicks for "most" players. Where doing takes over thinking.
Mojouw
08-20-2015, 04:07 PM
Maybe he isn't stoned as much?
TeeTee
08-20-2015, 06:58 PM
I think the game is slowing down for him. It happens around the 3rd year. All the training and reps finally pay off and something clicks for "most" players. Where doing takes over thinking.

Now THAT I can agree with.

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Maybe he isn't stoned as much?

That could also be a part of it.
clemdawg
08-21-2015, 05:23 PM
I hope Bell has a GREAT year!!!

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Psycho Ward 86
08-21-2015, 05:27 PM
RIP opposing defenses
tube517
08-21-2015, 05:31 PM
Maybe he isn't stoned as much?

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Craic
08-21-2015, 06:11 PM
I think the game is slowing down for him. It happens around the 3rd year. All the training and reps finally pay off and something clicks for "most" players. Where doing takes over thinking.


Now THAT I can agree with.

It'd make sense, too. If the game slows down for him, then he's able to process faster what he's supposed to do and make quicker decisions. That could be part of what's making him feel faster. Also, I can personally vouch that at certain weights, 4-5 pounds make all the difference. Especially if he actually lost, say 10 pounds, but put on 5 pounds of muscle.