Le'Veon Bell continues to be Steelers’ difference-maker

[stillers4me]

In Dallas, where the Cowboys are an NFL-best 6-1, they are pushing hard for running back DeMarco Murray as the league’s Most Valuable Player.

It is hard to argue. Murray has set an NFL record by rushing for more than 100 yards in each of the first seven games. He also has scored seven touchdowns.

In Pittsburgh, where the Steelers are a more mundane 4-3 after coming back to sting the Houston Texans, 30-23, Monday night, they will tell you they are thrilled to have their guy, Le’Veon Bell. He had another big game against the Texans with 145 yards from scrimmage, becoming the first player in Steelers history with more than 100 combined yards in each of the first seven games. He also scored the team’s final touchdown.

“Le’Veon thinks he can do anything on the football field,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “I agree with him.”

Bell gave the Steelers a lift when they needed it most Monday night.

Several of them, actually..........

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[HollywoodSteel]

At this point I would never trade Bell for Murray. I think most of you will agree with me on that.

Yes, Murray has been incredibly impressive, but I believe he is running behind the best O-line in the NFL. Also (and I hate to say this about anyone) I have a feeling that he will suffer an injury at some point in the near future given his track record and the fact that the Cowboys are really running the wheels off of him. Isn't he on pace to have somewhere near the most carries by a RB ever? Given his track record with injuries this would make me very nervous as a Cowboys fan.

[tube517]

At this point I would never trade Bell for Murray. I think most of you will agree with me on that.

Yes, Murray has been incredibly impressive, but I believe he is running behind the best O-line in the NFL. Also (and I hate to say this about anyone) I have a feeling that he will suffer an injury at some point in the near future given his track record and the fact that the Cowboys are really running the wheels off of him. Isn't he on pace to have somewhere near the most carries by a RB ever? Given his track record with injuries this would make me very nervous as a Cowboys fan.

Agreed.

If he hits over 350 carries, you can pretty much count him out for the next few seasons. Those types of "workhorse" backs don't last anymore. (He is on pace for 427 carries).

[zulater]

Best move this team made this offseason was signing Blount. What that move will do to preserve Bell is incalculable.

[st33lersguy]

He and AB are the two best Steelers so far (at 1 and 1a) and the only two players who as of right now I would select to the pro bowl

[HollywoodSteel]

He and AB are the two best Steelers so far (at 1 and 1a) and the only two players who as of right now I would select to the pro bowl

Maybe Pouncey goes to the Pro Bowl as well. He has been responsible for a few of those great holes up the middle that Bell and Bount have taken advantage of.

[Psycho Ward 86]

Maybe Pouncey goes to the Pro Bowl as well. He has been responsible for a few of those great holes up the middle that Bell and Bount have taken advantage of.

The play that really stands out with Pouncey and Bell involved is that short left pass to Bell with Pouncey getting to the second level and Bell bobbed and weaved behind him to pick up like 10 extra yards. What a work of art.

For once I think Pouncey isnt playing like his overrated self. He's playing like an actual pro bowl center again

[Steelermania]

The play that really stands out with Pouncey and Bell involved is that short left pass to Bell with Pouncey getting to the second level and Bell bobbed and weaved behind him to pick up like 10 extra yards. What a work of art.

For once I think Pouncey isnt playing like his overrated self. He's playing like an actual pro bowl center again

It helps to be healthy.

[GBMelBlount]

Best move this team made this offseason was signing Blount. What that move will do to preserve Bell is incalculable.

Yep....and averaging over 5 yards per carry with the Patriots last year I was surprised we got him at such a good price.

I can see the Bell and Blount TV commercial now (Sam Elliot's voice).

"This is your not your grandparents weed....we are professional grade"

[one side only]

The Colts are are just 30th in run defense DVOA and 31st in receiving DVOA against running backs. If you put stock in such measurements, Le'Veon should have a good day against the Colts.

[GBMelBlount]

One side only

The Colts are are just 30th in run defense DVOA and 31st in receiving DVOA against running backs. If you put stock in such measurements, Le'Veon should have a good day against the Colts.

I hope they still pass the ball down field to keep their defense honest.

Cleveland had a poor run defense and we ended up having one of our less productive games on the ground if I am not mistaken.

[Psycho Ward 86]

The Colts are are just 30th in run defense DVOA and 31st in receiving DVOA against running backs. If you put stock in such measurements, Le'Veon should have a good day against the Colts.

yeah but theyre also 4th in scoring defense, 3rd in total defense, 5th in passing defense, 9th in run defense, 4th in red zone defense, and 1st in 3rd down defense.

Pair that with an offense that needs no introduction (1st in red zone offense as well), and no one wants to play you.

im still bracing for all hell to break loose, we havent played a game yet that instills confidence for me in this team. 34-24 colts