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    UPDATE: Bell not at Steelers minicamp

    Le'Veon Bell is recovering from groin surgery and is not under contract.

    Those two reasons -- particularly the second -- could keep Bell out of Pittsburgh Steelers minicamp, which begins Tuesday.


    He has the option to be with his team, and no doubt the Steelers wouldn't mind having him around. But NFLPA records confirm Bell has not signed his franchise tender. That's not unusual for players looking for long-term deals before the July 15 deadline for franchised players. It also absolves him from attending. He can't be fined since he's not technically a member of the Steelers.


    Having the luxury of staying away is the only negotiating ploy a franchise player has...........

    Read more @ http://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-...because-he-can



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    Re: UPDATE: Bell not at minicamp

    UPDATE:

    Le'Veon Bell not at Pittsburgh Steelers minicamp





    Le'Veon Bell is not at Pittsburgh Steelers minicamp.


    NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that the running back wasn't spotted at camp on Tuesday, the first of the three-day session, which is mandatory for all players under contract.

    Bell hasn't signed his franchise tender, is therefore not currently under contract and can't be fined for missing mandatory minicamp.
    The 25-year-old skipping camp doesn't come as a surprise..............

    Read more @ http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...gn=Twitter_atn



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    Re: UPDATE: Bell not at Steelers minicamp

    Dude ... you're not going to get a blockbuster contract until you can go a full season without being suspended for weed.
    See you Space Cowboy ...

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    Re: UPDATE: Bell not at Steelers minicamp

    Quote Originally Posted by steelreserve View Post
    Dude ... you're not going to get a blockbuster contract until you can go a full season without being suspended for weed.
    ...as well as making it through a full season healthy...

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    Re: UPDATE: Bell not at Steelers minicamp

    Waste of money for what he is going to want. Not easily replaced, but replaceable. Stupid to sign him to a long term deal. Should have tried to trade him.

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    Re: UPDATE: Bell not at Steelers minicamp

    Quote Originally Posted by fansince'76 View Post
    ...as well as making it through a full season healthy...
    Indeed!

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    Re: UPDATE: Bell not at Steelers minicamp

    Sorry, bud. You're good, no doubt, but you're only hurting yourself by not being there.

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    Re: UPDATE: Bell not at Steelers minicamp

    A deal will get done, not really worried about that.
    1. Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia 2. Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia 3. Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan 3. ​Renardo Green, CB, FSU 4. Mo Kamara, OLB, Colorado State 6. Logan Lee, DT, Iowa 6.Khristian Boyd, NT, Northern Iowa

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    Re: UPDATE: Bell not at Steelers minicamp

    Quote Originally Posted by BlackAndGold View Post
    A deal will get done, not really worried about that.
    I'm not worried, either.

    While his off the field issues are one thing, I can't really fault him for the games missed due to the way he received his injuries. I'm sure both Tomlin and the FO knows what is glaringly obvious....we are a significantly better team when he is on the field.



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    Re: UPDATE: Bell not at Steelers minicamp

    Quote Originally Posted by stillers4me View Post
    I'm not worried, either.

    While his off the field issues are one thing, I can't really fault him for the games missed due to the way he received his injuries. I'm sure both Tomlin and the FO knows what is glaringly obvious....we are a significantly better team when he is on the field.
    Yep, and the Steelers never let great young players go.

    Like you basically said, he's a big part of this team. If we want to compete for a Super Bowl, #26 needs to be here, and I'm sure the Steelers know this.

    On his injuries, didn't stop them giving Pouncey a big contract...

    The team is in a great cap situation, I expect Bell, Big Al, and Tuitt to get new deals.
    1. Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia 2. Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia 3. Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan 3. ​Renardo Green, CB, FSU 4. Mo Kamara, OLB, Colorado State 6. Logan Lee, DT, Iowa 6.Khristian Boyd, NT, Northern Iowa

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    Re: UPDATE: Bell not at Steelers minicamp

    Quote Originally Posted by Shoes View Post
    Indeed!
    However, to be completely fair, he's been an absolute workhorse when he has been healthy. The coaching staff has to start being smarter about the number of reps Bell gets over the course of the season, even though it's tempting to keep him out there all the time because he's so good at everything (running, receiving and blocking).

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    Re: UPDATE: Bell not at Steelers minicamp

    Not surprising or alarming.

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    Re: UPDATE: Bell not at Steelers minicamp

    With Bell on the field the Steelers are a superbowl contender. PERIOD!

    Without Bell on the field the Steelers have been very one dimensional on offense, and therefore, average.

    Bell is a difference maker for this team. I do agree with the assessment some of you have. He has been hurt and/or suspended every season and missed games. BUT, when on the field, we are exponentially better as a team. I think he gets his new contract.

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    Re: UPDATE: Bell not at Steelers minicamp

    Quote Originally Posted by tube517 View Post

    No. You're wrong.

    He's a bum for not showing up...............................

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