Le'Veon Bell Wants to be a Colt

[chicagocolt]

Originally Posted by Brylok

Would rather have DJ Swearinger? He's suddenly become available because the Redskins are dumb

I would definitely like him on the team. Haven’t watched any redskins this year but he was rated highly for most of the year.

[Luck4Reich]

Originally Posted by Brylok

Would rather have DJ Swearinger? He's suddenly become available because the Redskins are dumb

What is the full story? Because he made comments to the media about the shitty play calling there? I haven't had chance to really read it.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Chaka

Reasons NOT to sign Le'Veon Bell, in my personal order of significance:

1. Not convinced that he's as effective as his reputation suggests - his last season's production has been exceeded by the replacement RBs that Pittsburgh has used (Conner, Samuels).

2. Might be on the downside of his career - RBs often peak at age 25 or younger.

3. Price - is the upgrade over Mack worth the increased price that Bell would command? I know we have lots of cap space, but I still believe its important to practice financial responsibility. Perhaps that money is better directed at our own existing players.

4. Two time substance abuse violator

5. Holdout - I continue to be concerned about his decision to holdout this season, and his late season snipes at the Steelers.

Incidentally, here's a four part series of articles from Behind the Steel Curtain which attempt to address many of these issues (among several others), and you can judge for yourself whether the arguments are convincing:

Part 1
https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.co...umors-steelers

Part 2
https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.co...nchise-tag-nfl

Part 3
https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.co...-franchise-tag

Part 4
https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.co...nfl-free-agent

I will say its kind of funny to read the author's comment (written in April) regarding Bell's then-recent threat to sit out the season and not sign the franchise tag - "Come on folks, who actually believed this frustrated bluster? Bell’s not missing out on $900,000 per game, let alone $14.5 million for the entire season."

The only convincing argument there is 4, and that could be mitigated with a clause in the contract. The Steelers would be better with Bell and they know it, otherwise they wouldn't be considering transition tagging him. So would the Colts. Remember, the upgrade by adding Bell isn't just Bell vs. Mack as #1, it's Mack vs. Hines/Wilkins as #2, plus all the creative things this offense could do putting Bell and Hines, Bell and Mack, or all 3 on the field at the same time. Plus if you want an upgrade at receiver, Bell is your best bet on the 2019 free agent market.

[Brylok]

Originally Posted by NoLuck4Chuck

What is the full story? Because he made comments to the media about the shitty play calling there? I haven't had chance to really read it.

From what I heard on the radio today, yep, that's basically it. He said that Gruden called him into his office and told him that he was cut. When he asked why, Gruden did not respond. That's all that I heard about it, but it sounds typical Redskins. I would want him because he's good, 27 years old, and Geathers & Hooker are injury prone. He'd be valuable if we are a playoff team this year, too.

[Brylok]

That defensive coordinator was Manusky, btw. I'd venture to say that everyone on this board has bad-mouthed him, too. Come home, DJ!

[TheMugwump]

Originally Posted by NoLuck4Chuck

I think you are mistaken him for Santa Claus. Two different people

I thought they were one and the same.

My bad.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by NoLuck4Chuck

What is the full story? Because he made comments to the media about the shitty play calling there? I haven't had chance to really read it.

He said Greg Manusky can't call a D plan worth a crap. Been there, done that.

[HoosierinFL]

He’s been reported to be a locker room cancer. I say no fucken way

[Butter]

Originally Posted by HoosierinFL

He’s been reported to be a locker room cancer. I say no fucken way

I have to believe there is more to it than this one incident and there is probably some truth to that report.

[Chaka]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

The only convincing argument there is 4, and that could be mitigated with a clause in the contract. The Steelers would be better with Bell and they know it, otherwise they wouldn't be considering transition tagging him. So would the Colts. Remember, the upgrade by adding Bell isn't just Bell vs. Mack as #1, it's Mack vs. Hines/Wilkins as #2, plus all the creative things this offense could do putting Bell and Hines, Bell and Mack, or all 3 on the field at the same time. Plus if you want an upgrade at receiver, Bell is your best bet on the 2019 free agent market.

You make a good point about the domino effect that adding Bell would have upon the entire roster of RBs, but can you explain why you disagree with items 1 and 2? Those are the ones that to me are most concerning.