Le'Veon Bell has 'confidence' he will sign deal with Steelers

[steelreserve]

Guess there’s no chance of getting this thread back on topic.

Holy shit, it actually happened.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Las Vegas offers bets on Le’Veon Bell signing an extension or staging a holdout

Behind the Steel Curtain

Gamblers will find a lot more proposition bets available in 2018, novelty bets designed to test your knowledge of sports beyond simply picking which team will win the game. With the start of the regular season still several weeks away, there is not much to wager on in the world of football at the moment, but one innovative sportsbook has still come up with way of generating some interest among Pittsburgh Steelers fans with a range of proposition bets based on Le’Veon Bell and his ongoing contract negotiations. Online sportsbook My Bookie.ag is currently offering a variety of markets on the Steelers’ star running back and are offering a bet about Pittsburgh being forced to use the franchise tag on Bell in 2018, effectively a bet on whether he will sign a long-term extension before the July 16 deadline or play the season under the tag. Bets can be placed on Bell to holdout throughout preseason and also into the regular season.

to read rest of article:

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/m/5fc00...s-bets-on.html

[AtlantaDan]

One of the big differences between Murray and Bell is that Bell is not a system or style specific player, and he is an elite route runner which translates anywhere be goes...and in any system regardless of blocking schemes.

They are two very different types of players, and Bell is the far better and more versatile player.

I do understand what the author is saying, and it does have some merit....but not much IMO.

IMO the article contended that regardless of style RBs have a shorter shelf life than WRs and QBs, which is why they are on average paid less than not only other positions where the player throws or catches the ball but all positions other than kicker or punter

Bell's receiving skills clearly are superior to almost all backs but when you have as many running attempts as he does that wear and tear is going to have an impact regardless of Bell's versatility, even without taking into account his injury history

Tomlin's comments on "exciting news" may be blowing smoke, but I am concerned this may end up like someone who wants to buy their dream house and overpays, after which the house starts falling apart and the buyer is saddled with crippling debt

[steelreserve]

Las Vegas offers bets on Le’Veon Bell signing an extension or staging a holdout

Behind the Steel Curtain

Gamblers will find a lot more proposition bets available in 2018, novelty bets designed to test your knowledge of sports beyond simply picking which team will win the game. With the start of the regular season still several weeks away, there is not much to wager on in the world of football at the moment, but one innovative sportsbook has still come up with way of generating some interest among Pittsburgh Steelers fans with a range of proposition bets based on Le’Veon Bell and his ongoing contract negotiations. Online sportsbook My Bookie.ag is currently offering a variety of markets on the Steelers’ star running back and are offering a bet about Pittsburgh being forced to use the franchise tag on Bell in 2018, effectively a bet on whether he will sign a long-term extension before the July 16 deadline or play the season under the tag. Bets can be placed on Bell to holdout throughout preseason and also into the regular season.

to read rest of article:

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/m/5fc00...s-bets-on.html

Wait, Bell sitting out the preseason pays off 3-1 and NOT sitting out the preseason is 1-4? I better get my ass to the bookie!



"Let me stage a holdout for no financial gain whatsoever."

-Le'veon Bell-Einstein, 2017 and 2018

[Mojouw]

IMO the article contended that regardless of style RBs have a shorter shelf life than WRs and QBs, which is why they are on average paid less than not only other positions where the player throws or catches the ball but all positions other than kicker or punter

Bell's receiving skills clearly are superior to almost all backs but when you have as many running attempts as he does that wear and tear is going to have an impact regardless of Bell's versatility, even without taking into account his injury history

Tomlin's comments on "exciting news" may be blowing smoke, but I am concerned this may end up like someone who wants to buy their dream house and overpays, after which the house starts falling apart and the buyer is saddled with crippling debt

It all depends on the guaranteed cash. Say Bell wants an average annual value of 17 million. The Steelers could do that over say a 4 year deal. But they could then only guarantee 8 million per year of that - in other words current high-end RB money. Put a big chunk of that cash as an upfront bonus. Then if Bell suddenly breaks down or what have you -- there is some protection for the team.

Not to say they should but they could...

[hawaiiansteeler]

It all depends on the guaranteed cash. Say Bell wants an average annual value of 17 million. The Steelers could do that over say a 4 year deal. But they could then only guarantee 8 million per year of that - in other words current high-end RB money. Put a big chunk of that cash as an upfront bonus. Then if Bell suddenly breaks down or what have you -- there is some protection for the team.

Not to say they should but they could...

the guaranteed money part of the Steelers offer may very well be what's holding Bell up from agreeing to sign the contract.

[Mojouw]

the guaranteed money part of the Steelers offer may very well be what's holding Bell up from agreeing to sign the contract.

Yeah. No idea. Last I bothered to pay attention, Bell was now focused on average annual value. Once I heard that I realized he is just another idiot who doesn't understand math and the business of the NFL. Meaning negotiating with him will be almost impossible.

[mats5000]

any news? deadline is coming up.

[tube517]

any news? deadline is coming up.

Nothing yet. Keep an eye on Twitter or this forum today.

I doubt anything happens but if you want updates, Twitter will be the fastest.

[AtlantaDan]

any news? deadline is coming up.

IMO if anything happens it will be announced around the 4 pm deadline

If Bell wants the deal on guaranteed $$$ AB received that probably is not happening

If he gets an AB level contract with at least same guaranteed $$$ good for Bell - Steelers likely will have cause to regret it

[86WARD]

Not looking good...

[mats5000]

f****ck... cap space here we come. haha.

[86WARD]

Well...make 2018 count...

[tube517]

Leave'on Bell

[86WARD]

Nothing says he can’t sign a long term deal with the Steelers starting in 2019. Bottom line is 2018 he is a Steelers RB. I’ll take it!! Lol.

[Butch]

Nothing says he can’t sign a long term deal with the Steelers starting in 2019. Bottom line is 2018 he is a Steelers RB. I’ll take it!! Lol.

Yeah I'll take it too since he is playing for his next contract.