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Schefter reporting Steelers are now listening to trade offers for Bell (jets maybe)

slashsteel said:
On the Steelers side they slapped the wrong tag on him. But every week the hack doesn't play they get money into their pockets for free agency next year.
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Exactly. Hindsight is 20/20 but they should have used the non-exclusive tag. Lesson learned. Frankly I don't see the point of using the exclusive tag now on anyone.
 
I sure hope they get rid of him and get something for him. Rescinding the tag or him signing the tag gives us no benefit other than getting rid of the cancer for good.
 
steel dino said:
Disagree....

Bell will make that money back and then some with his signing bonus on his next contract with his new team...

The Steelers lose because this was the year that all was aligned for a Super Bowl victory...

Without Bell...and most importantly with all the drama and distraction this has caused within the organization...
I cant see us making that run this season...
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To recoup the money he has given up this season if he sits the first 10 weeks he will have to sign close to the $20 mill a year range on his next contract. It might happen. I know the odds of it happening are slim next to none but I think the best thing for the Steelers to do if they can't swing a trade before the deadline is tag him again next year with the non exclusive option and work out a trade then. A few posters have already showed already with the savings each week Bell doesn't show it will roll over to next season. This should have been done this past off season but the Steelers thought they were actually going to sign him long term and if not that Bell would report for the season.
 
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"Aligned for a SB." With or without Bell they are aligned for a SB. As this team goes as far as Ben's play and what the D gives up.

Bell was a convenient piece on one of the more talented rosters on O.

But even with Bell what did this team accomplish? Nothing more than participation certificates. Thinking Bell is a savior for this team is shortsighted. And belittles what the O-line and Conner's north south hit the hole quick tempo can do for you.

Also diminishes how Big Ben makes the pieces around him better. Says the majority of ex Steelers players production on other teams.

What Bell gets in free agency next year, is still a loss in comparison to what he loses THIS year.

For one he was arguably more marketable before this shin ding. Teams are getting a close up view how difficult he can be.

And don't think they can't see he is chunky now.

Do you really want to risk front loading a shitload of guaranteed money on this guy?

One or two stupid *** teams might sure. Even if they do they aren't going to give him more for what he has lost this year.


That is gone. Forever.

He could have had whatever they were offering AND 15 million.

Sorry that is a loss,

a dumb bone headed loss.

So clear your mind and think about this.

Came into the league a little chunky, check.
Suspensions, check.
Chunky now, check.
Significant injury past, check.
A social media putz, check.


If anything a few posters are inflating their opinion on him, without thinking of the negatives.

The baggage he comes with.

And this is all without me even touching on his hack of a agent.

Yeah if a shirty team wants to sell tickets, perhaps he gets a nice front load.

But each week this hack holds out he loses. And pay attention to the hacks who have missed significant time, what they were like upon their return. At this stage in their career.

Yeah Bell is a loser, no other way to see it.
 
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Latest report. Steelers are pressing for a trade. Asking for a 2nd round pick and a player for Bell

We’ll get something for Me’von.


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steel dino said:
The Steelers lose because this was the year that all was aligned for a Super Bowl victory...
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Bell's salary is a big reason we were not aligned for a SB this year. Our defense has not improved in 5 years and we have done nothing to address our ILB position or secondary. Having Bell back would not improve our weakest link and the money it would take to fix that problem before this season was tied up in Bell's anticipated contract. In today's NFL I don't think that defense can win you a championship, but it sure can lose one for you.
 
Steeler Pride said:
Bell's salary is a big reason we were not aligned for a SB this year. Our defense has not improved in 5 years and we have done nothing to address our ILB position or secondary. Having Bell back would not improve our weakest link and the money it would take to fix that problem before this season was tied up in Bell's anticipated contract. In today's NFL I don't think that defense can win you a championship, but it sure can lose one for you.
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I disagree with every single thing U said.


Getting a new ILB won't save this pathetic defense, it's weak up front, we have no NT, our secondary is full of holes at every postiion, yet, we were in the hunt last year BECAUSE of what Bell brings to the team.... the offense is so much more powerful with him in there it's not even debatable

No without him we are just an above average team offense with a piss poor defense that needs everything to go right to win
 
Spike said:
I disagree with every single thing U said.


Getting a new ILB won't save this pathetic defense, it's weak up front, we have no NT, our secondary is full of holes at every postiion, yet, we were in the hunt last year BECAUSE of what Bell brings to the team.... the offense is so much more powerful with him in there it's not even debatable

No without him we are just an above average team offense with a piss poor defense that needs everything to go right to win
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The O isn't what is holding this team back. A CB would actually help this team out greatly. As Burns/Sens is the reason the secondary is struggling.

The O is actually more productive than they were last year at this time, but yeah let's keep pounding that Bell tunnel vision of a opinion.
 
Spike said:
I disagree with every single thing U said.


Getting a new ILB won't save this pathetic defense, it's weak up front, we have no NT, our secondary is full of holes at every postiion, yet, we were in the hunt last year BECAUSE of what Bell brings to the team.... the offense is so much more powerful with him in there it's not even debatable

No without him we are just an above average team offense with a piss poor defense that needs everything to go right to win
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It will help if Shazier was playing. Look what happened to the D once he got hurt. But yes, we need a real DT/NT, and a better secondary.
 
steel dino said:
Bell will make that money back and then some with his signing bonus on his next contract with his new team...
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He'll get paid well, but I don't think he's going to be able to recoup all of the money he's lost out on over the years not signing a long-term deal.
 
In talks with Philly.
 
It still all comes down to Bell signing the franchise tag and why should he do that prior to the trade deadline? That would mean he would have to play additional games he doesn’t want to play but now for another team. No long term contract can be worked out. I think he signs prior to game #11 and we’re stuck with him for 6 games. He’s not signing a deal prior to trade deadline to help the Steelers get the best compensation. This greedy, lying ****** only cares about meveon so expect him to screw up any potential trade for his services. Ain’t happening


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Steeler Pride said:
Bell's salary is a big reason we were not aligned for a SB this year. Our defense has not improved in 5 years and we have done nothing to address our ILB position or secondary. Having Bell back would not improve our weakest link and the money it would take to fix that problem before this season was tied up in Bell's anticipated contract. In today's NFL I don't think that defense can win you a championship, but it sure can lose one for you.
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We've done nothing to address the secondary??? Look, things may not be panning out to be the second coming of the legion of boom, but it's not like they haven't been trying. (besides I think 90% of our issues is the DC and his scheme).

Lets take a look at just the last three years of drafts and free agents.

2016 - we drafted Artie Burns and Sean Davis in the first two rounds of the draft. We then added Brandon Boykin and Justin Gilbert.

2017 - We drafted Cam Sutton and Brian Allen. We then added Joe Haden and JJ Wilcox, also signed Mike Hilton.

2018 - we cut Mike Mitchell, drafted Terrell Edmunds and Marcus Allen. Signed Morgan Burnett and Nat Berhe.

Fact of the matter is they have been trying to add pieces to the secondary for several years now. Even back further when we drafted Senquez and the injury bug hit him like a freight train.

The problem isn't the players at this point. We have plenty of talented athletes on the field, the problem is the scheme. Time to simplify things, get back to the basics, let these players do what they do best (most of the guys drafted or signed recently are better in man to man situations vs zone). Seattles defense was nothing elaborate. It was one of the most simply schemes out there, but that's what made it effective. It let the players just react and instead of analyzing and guessing out of 3-4 different possibilities. Butler needs to go, the 3-4 zone needs to go...
 
insaniti said:
We've done nothing to address the secondary??? Look, things may not be panning out to be the second coming of the legion of boom, but it's not like they haven't been trying. (besides I think 90% of our issues is the DC or head coach or BOTHand his scheme).

Lets take a look at just the last three years of drafts and free agents.

2016 - we drafted Artie Burns and Sean Davis in the first two rounds of the draft. We then added Brandon Boykin and Justin Gilbert.

2017 - We drafted Cam Sutton and Brian Allen. We then added Joe Haden and JJ Wilcox, also signed Mike Hilton.

2018 - we cut Mike Mitchell, drafted Terrell Edmunds and Marcus Allen. Signed Morgan Burnett and Nat Berhe.

Fact of the matter is they have been trying to add pieces to the secondary for several years now. Even back further when we drafted Senquez and the injury bug hit him like a freight train.

The problem isn't the players at this point. We have plenty of talented athletes on the field, the problem is the scheme. Time to simplify things, get back to the basics, let these players do what they do best (most of the guys drafted or signed recently are better in man to man situations vs zone). Seattles defense was nothing elaborate. It was one of the most simply schemes out there, but that's what made it effective. It let the players just react and instead of analyzing and guessing out of 3-4 different possibilities. Butler needs to go, the 3-4 zone needs to go...
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More realiatic


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I would ask the eagles for a three and Sidney Jones
 
Black & Gold Bleeder said:
Link?
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Adam Schefter said it today on NFL network. He's going to be traded. For what is the question.

I remember a while back, when Scheftner said the Steelers were trying to trade Bryant. The same rubes said it was BS.
 
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