Le'Veon Bell removes Steelers from Twitter handle

[Shoes]

Le'Veon Bell has made another interesting social media decision.
Bell, who removed the Steelers from his Instagram name earlier this offseason, made several edits to his Twitter account on Tuesday. Bell's profile picture no longer includes him wearing a Steelers' shirt. He also removed his previous job title as the running back of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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[Born2Steel]

Bell may not be the sharpest knife in the drawer, but his play on the field will most likely earn him a franchise tag for one more season. Then we probably won't have to pay attention to his social media accounts anymore.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Bell is going to get tagged and he doesn't like it...

[GBMelBlount]

Tag em and Bag em.

[Shoes]

Tag em and Bag em.

I don't think it would be beyond him to play half-hearted and fake an injury and still collect his money.

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

I don't think it would be beyond him to play half-hearted and fake an injury and still collect his money.

He may want to pull a d!ck move like that and then he will realize. He will be screwing himself out of the big contract he wants the next year from another team.

[Shoes]

He may want to pull a d!ck move like that and then he will realize. He will be screwing himself out of the big contract he wants the next year from another team.

I don't buy it, someone will pay him and he knows it.

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

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I don't buy it, someone will pay him and he knows it.

If he pulls that bs this year like you say. Missing a significant amount of time being injured with already a injury history. Or like you say plays half-hearted, teams will think he lost a step. Point is he won't come close to getting his big contract he wants from another team.

[86WARD]

I don't think it would be beyond him to play half-hearted and fake an injury and still collect his money.

A “season ending injury” would definitely jeopardize his following deal though...

But really...who cares what he puts on his Twitter account?

Not too mention he took the “job description” out to promote his stupid album and posted a picture of himself in a Steelers uniform hours ago...lol.

[AtlantaDan]

Bell definitely in passive aggressive trolling mood this evening

Time to say bye-bye to this

[Born2Steel]

No other team will pay him what he's worth to the Steelers. If so, RBs would already be making WR money.

[Lady Steel]

His job title should say, "Le'Veon Bell - Social Media Jackass."

[BlackAndGold]

Can someone tell me what is the big deal?

He changed his social media handle/name to his his exact name. Nothing to see here.

Bell is a NFL Superstar and someone who is trying to build a "hip hop" career on the side, so of course he is going to change his twitter handle plus Instagram to his name, it's smart.

SteelersRB26(believe that was his handle before) isn't marketable when promoting his own music, or whatever he's trying to do.

[SteelerFanInStl]

Can someone tell me what is the big deal?

He changed his social media handle/name to his his exact name. Nothing to see here.

Bell is a NFL Superstar and someone who is trying to build a "hip hop" career on the side, so of course he is going to change his twitter handle plus Instagram to his name, it's smart.

SteelersRB26(believe that was his handle before) isn't marketable when promoting his own music, or whatever he's trying to do.

Agreed. It's hilarious to me how much people bitch and moan about every little thing that Bell does. That's his PERSONAL Twitter account. It has nothing to do with the Steelers. He has a life outside of the NFL. He has a name that's recognizable without having to tell people that he plays for the Steelers.

[Craic]

Agreed. It's hilarious to me how much people bitch and moan about every little thing that Bell does. That's his PERSONAL Twitter account. It has nothing to do with the Steelers. He has a life outside of the NFL. He has a name that's recognizable without having to tell people that he plays for the Steelers.

Exactly.

For everyone who complains about Bell being immature, he's doing something pretty mature right now—thinking about his future and building a platform to continue an income stream long after he retires. Gotta hand it to him, that's smart business.

[steelreserve]

Exactly.

For everyone who complains about Bell being immature, he's doing something pretty mature right now—thinking about his future and building a platform to continue an income stream long after he retires. Gotta hand it to him, that's smart business.

So, what I'm getting from this thread (not this post specifically) is that it's so insignificant that any fan who thinks anything of it is a nutcase making a big deal out of nothing ... but it's also such a profound act that it qualifies as a savvy accomplishment for which he deserves credit. I'm more inclined to say it's the first one, but what do I know.

Speaking of mature moves that show a person is thinking about his future and building a platform to continue an income stream after he retires - how does changing your Twitter profile rank up there compared to, I don't know ... finishing your college degree? Because I'm pretty sure I haven't heard anything about THAT. It's not as if he hasn't had a lot of extra free time over the past three consecutive offseasons. But yeah, I gotta hand it to him. Smart cookie.

[Shoes]

...and most of us blamed Blount for the weed episode on the way to the team aircraft a few years back.

[Craic]

So, what I'm getting from this thread (not this post specifically) is that it's so insignificant that any fan who thinks anything of it is a nutcase making a big deal out of nothing ... but it's also such a profound act that it qualifies as a savvy accomplishment for which he deserves credit. I'm more inclined to say it's the first one, but what do I know.

Speaking of mature moves that show a person is thinking about his future and building a platform to continue an income stream after he retires - how does changing your Twitter profile rank up there compared to, I don't know ... finishing your college degree? Because I'm pretty sure I haven't heard anything about THAT. It's not as if he hasn't had a lot of extra free time over the past three consecutive offseasons. But yeah, I gotta hand it to him. Smart cookie.

In general, no. This is a insignificant move, period. I just applaud him for thinking beyond football, especially when he's had at least one top rap artist (and I used that last word lightly) praising his work. And yes, he's still immature, using rap as a forum to discuss football and contracts and dissing on other players. Still, if he can make a name for himself that carries on after football, then good for him.

[Mojouw]

Y’all pay more attention to social media than a bunch of teenage girls!

It’s just a business. It’s not personal. Dude is building his brand or whatnot.

It’s all nonsense until someone does or does not sign a contract.


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[Mojouw]

But seriously guys....do you think Levon still likes us? Or is he eyeing up that hussy from his 5th period English class?


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[AtlantaDan]

But seriously guys....do you think Levon still likes us? Or is he eyeing up that hussy from his 5th period English class?


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He confirmed he still likes us last night while trolling out some tweets that would indicate he is pouting about his relationship with the organization. I am so relieved

Question for me is if the Steelers have enough discretionary cash to seek to pursue a RB in free agency while having tagged Bell (which they can always remove until he signs it)

[Mojouw]

He confirmed he still likes us last night while trolling out some tweets that would indicate he is pouting about his relationship with the organization. I am so relieved

Question for me is if the Steelers have enough discretionary cash to seek to pursue a RB in free agency while having tagged Bell (which they can always remove until he signs it)

Unless someone gets released that isn't out there now, I wouldn't waste money on any of the FA backs. Chris Ivory? Crowell? Fat Eddie Lacy?

Rather hope Conner gets healthy and bet on a draft pick or some UDFA.

Also, this polyamorous relationship between Bell-the Fans-the Organization is far more complicated than I realized! Maybe I should go back to a more traditional arrangement...

[DesertSteel]

Just more of his childish negotiation tactics.

[steelreserve]

lol, building his brand and his rap career. I mean, I don't really care what he does but it strikes me as pretty funny/absurd. Dude is known for one thing, that's your bread and butter right there, you'd better figure that out.

How many pro athletes have had successful rap careers in addition to their "day job?" Is it more than zero?

[Moose]

He'll probably have some sort of drug issue during the off season anyway. LOL

[Mojouw]

Did you all know this happened -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Country

OR what about these? -- http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...er-nfl-players

Or this list -- https://www.axs.com/10-nfl-players-w...ke-music-38086

I could go on, but the ONLY difference is that with social media and the ridiculous thirst for anything related to the NFL, we actually hear about this crap now.

I wish Bell the best of luck with his music career and as long as he raps, records, and tours around his NFL training commitments, what's the big deal? Who knows, maybe he can become the only guy to play in the SB and perform at halftime!

[Lady Steel]

It must be somewhat of a hot topic and big deal, Mojouw. You've made four posts about it already.

[Mojouw]

It must be somewhat of a hot topic and big deal, Mojouw. You've made four posts about it already.

True - but I'm off work with the flu today, so all I got is the internet and a bunch of boredom!

[Craic]

True - but I'm off work with the flu today, so all I got is the internet and a bunch of boredom!

I feel you. I don't have the flu, but a nasty cold—worst cold I've had in several years.

[Mojouw]

I feel you. I don't have the flu, but a nasty cold—worst cold I've had in several years.

Feel better soon!

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Exactly.

For everyone who complains about Bell being immature, he's doing something pretty mature right now—thinking about his future and building a platform to continue an income stream long after he retires. Gotta hand it to him, that's smart business.

I gotta agree with that. If this was the more "traditional" path of a string of car dealerships, a bar/restaurant, or a real estate investment then would people feel better?

But it is (admittedly pretty bad) hip-hop and social media branding as an income stream rather than "honest work" so it makes people grumpy?