Bell

[polamalubeast]

[Craic]

No doubt. I hope he's okay. I understand going low, and I want to believe it wasn't a dirty shot, but going that low when it wasn't necessary... I don't like what I saw.

[NCSteeler]

It's what the commish preaches, knees be damned


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[Craic]

NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE!!

Thank God. From Tomlin's mouth.

[Lady Steel]

Prayers to Le'Veon for a speedy recovery.

[GBMelBlount]

NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE!!

Thank God. From Tomlin's mouth.

Let's hope and pray so.

[thesteelerdealer]

Even the most minor Hyper extension is usually a 2 to 4 week injury. Have never heard of anyplayer suffering that Injury and playing the next game.

[polamalubeast]

I hope than Bell can play next week

[Steelman]

Good news, now it remains to be seen if Bell can recover quickly. I would imagine even if he was miraculously able to run by Saturday that he'll be limited in any game action. Gotta hope Harris can run hard and make an impact next week.

[thesteelerdealer]

Well, if Bell ever needed a GOOD excuse to smoke some Weed...he has it now.

[polamalubeast]

Well, if Bell ever needed a GOOD excuse to smoke some Weed...he has it now.

This is not funny.....c'mon

[GoSlash27]

Definitely not a cheap shot.
You gotta hit a runner somewhere, and Goodell isn't giving defenders much choice these days.

If we've got to soldier on without Leveon, then so be it. I don't like it, but (insert Tomlinism here).

I just hope he'll be okay.

[Steelman]

Well, if Bell ever needed a GOOD excuse to smoke some Weed...he has it now.

Really?

[SteelerFanInStl]

No doubt. I hope he's okay. I understand going low, and I want to believe it wasn't a dirty shot, but going that low when it wasn't necessary... I don't like what I saw.

Sure looked dirty to me. He crouched down low, waited for him to turn and then dove right for his knee.

[thesteelerdealer]

Definitely not a cheap shot.
You gotta hit a runner somewhere, and Goodell isn't giving defenders much choice these days.

If we've got to soldier on without Leveon, then so be it. I don't like it, but (insert Tomlinism here).

I just hope he'll be okay.

You need to learn the rules. The rules say you cannot deliberately aim and hit a UNPROTECTED Receivers knee. Try actually READING something. That was textbook Illegal Hit. Tomlin just doesn't want to say it out loud.

[HollywoodSteel]

No doubt. I hope he's okay. I understand going low, and I want to believe it wasn't a dirty shot, but going that low when it wasn't necessary... I don't like what I saw.

"Mommy, defenders who are at a disadvantage when tackling a bigger guy are now training themselves to aim low rather than risk grazing someone's helmet."
"You're a Roger Goodell apologist, honey; keep telling yourself that this is all because he cares so much about player safety."

Said with love, Craic. I just couldn't resist.

[stillers4me]

I'd liked our chances a whole lot better with a healthy Bell.

[smokin3000gt]

as much as his knee flexed and only 6 days to heal up I am not very optimistic about his return against the ravens.

[Devilsdancefloor]

He wasnt attempting to wrap him up he lead with his forarm i think it was cheap

[thesteelerdealer]

as much as his knee flexed and only 6 days to heal up I am not very optimistic about his return against the ravens.

Me neither. And seriously, I don't want him to play. The Ratbirds will only smell fresh Meat, and hit Bell low every chance they can...especially the FAT ASS that is Ngata!!

[smokin3000gt]

You need to learn the rules. The rules say you cannot deliberately aim and hit a UNPROTECTED Receivers knee. Try actually READING something. That was textbook Illegal Hit. Tomlin just doesn't want to say it out loud.

making friends everywhere you go eh?

Me neither. And seriously, I don't want him to play. The Ratbirds will only smell fresh Meat, and hit Bell low every chance they can...especially the FAT ASS that is Ngata!!

I agree that if he was somehow able to play that there would be a cheap shot. without a doubt in my mind.

[thesteelerdealer]

making friends everywhere you go eh?

I mean no disrespect but...read the rules at nfl.com. I mean it was Illegal. I mean go to profootball, or most any site, everyone is saying it was a blatant Illegal hit.

[fansince'76]

I hope than Bell can play next week

Doubtful. This is at least a 2-week injury. But I do know I want Harris starting over Archer. I can't believe what an absolute waste of a 3rd round pick he's become.

Thank GOD his leg wasn't planted when he got hit.

[Craic]

"Mommy, defenders who are at a disadvantage when tackling a bigger guy are now training themselves to aim low rather than risk grazing someone's helmet."
"You're a Roger Goodell apologist, honey; keep telling yourself that this is all because he cares so much about player safety."

Said with love, Craic. I just couldn't resist.

All's good, especially since it only deals with RECEIVERS! And I'm only partially kidding there in that, at that point, he was no longer a receiver. He was a runner and all the rules that are protecting a receiver catching a ball, no longer apply.

AHEM "Steelerdealer" I suggest you read what I just wrote, because you're wrong. Those rules you're quoting have nothing to do with this particular hit.

[Shoes]

They need to get Perkins off the PS and give Archer a bag of sunflower seeds. Harris/Perkins is better than Archer/Harris.

[thesteelerdealer]

Okay, nobody here wants Ray Rice signed if Bell is out longer then we think. But...anyone interested maybe in kicking the tires on " Ben Tate " ?? He was recently released right ? And at least he has played this season, so his body is more football ready then Ray Rice would be. Anyone wanna see Tate brought in ?

[Butch]

Sure looked dirty to me. He crouched down low, waited for him to turn and then dove right for his knee.

This is exactly the way I saw it and his intent was to take out Bell not to try to tackle him. Just remember karma is a Bitch.

[Merchant]

http://hyperextended-knee1.blogspot....nded-knee.html

^^^ 2-4 week avg recovery time. But that is for the average joe; not a pro athlete as tough as Bell. Even if he feels he can play, I feel like he should sit no matter what. We can take the ratbirds without him.

[Steelman]

Okay, nobody here wants Ray Rice signed if Bell is out longer then we think. But...anyone interested maybe in kicking the tires on " Ben Tate " ?? He was recently released right ? And at least he has played this season, so his body is more football ready then Ray Rice would be. Anyone wanna see Tate brought in ?

Nope. Tate's a POS who's more of a cancer than Blount. He also can't stay healthy. Pass.

[steelreserve]

I don't like it, but I don't think it was illegal. You can't call him a receiver anymore at that point; he was running with the ball in the open field. Almost the same exact play as Harrison's low hit in the Tebow game that injured a guy. A shitty play, but that's what Almighty Goodell wants for "player safety."

It was obvious from the moment the replay showed up that he had a hyperextended knee; thanks god it wasn't anything worse. He's lucky he's a young guy and perhaps a bit more limber ... for a running back pushing 30, I could see that turning into a blown-out knee and a career-threatening injury.