Le'Veon Bell Blocked 5-Year deal with Steelers

[redseat]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell reportedly turned down a five-year contract agreement between the organization and his agent shortly before the July 17 deadline to reach long-term extensions with players who received the franchise tag.

On Friday, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette noted the Steelers "thought they had an agreement" on a deal worth more than $12 million per season following discussions with the offensive playmaker's representation, but Bell nixed the potential re-signing at the "last minute."

Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network previously reported the same $12 million annual figure for Pittsburgh's offer. He also noted the contract included $30 million over the first two years and $42 million during the first three seasons.

The running back still hasn't signed his franchise tender for the 2017 NFL season, which will play him $12.12 million on a one-year deal, according to Spotrac. In turn, he never reported to Steelers training camp since the team can't fine a player who isn't under an active contract.

Bell possesses two options: sign the tender to play the upcoming campaign under the tag or continue to sit out once the regular season gets underway.

 

[redseat]

So this appears like he is holding out for a lot more money? Or does he just not want to play in Pittsburgh?

 

[redseat]

@SteelersPride @steelerssb and everyone other one I can't remember to tag right now

 

[redseat]

We can make this into the Patriots V Steelers trash talk thread if we want to

 

[Oldschool739]

@SteelersPride @steelerssb and everyone other one I can't remember to tag right now

Uh Oh, the Sequel.....

 

[redseat]

Uh Oh, the Sequel.....

 

[SteelersPride]

he's an idiot

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Le'Veon seems to believe he should get paid for two positions. Not how it works- not at all. 12M is crazy to turn down as a RB.

 

[SteelersPride]

Le'Veon seems to believe he should get paid for two positions. Not how it works- not at all. 12M is crazy to turn down as a RB.

yep

 

[Guywithtoaster]

99% of players that turn down deals like this get screwed.

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

Common! Only 12 million a year, pshhhhh... He can't even afford his cable bill for those peanuts...

 

[Manster7588]

99% of players that turn down deals like this get screwed.

It's been good for Kirk Cousins

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

It's been good for Kirk Cousins

Hard to compare those positions. A franchise runningback is peanuts compared to a franchise QB. Runningbacks grow on trees for the most part, the shelf life is < 7-8 years, and Pittsburgh's O-Line is top 5 in the NFL. Even Seattle's O-Line with Lynch was top 15 or so when Okung/Unger were healthy and Carpenter/Giac were more run oriented than pass.

Cousins is also not 1 league violation away from a 16 game suspension.

 

[Guywithtoaster]

It's been good for Kirk Cousins

I agree but all its gonna take one injury and his career will over.

 

[broncosmitty]

So this appears like he is holding out for a lot more money? Or does he just not want to play in Pittsburgh?

Doesn't want to drop dirty.

 

[broncosmitty]

And I wrong for assuming he doesn't have to test while not under contract?

I really have no idea.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Bell would look good in a NE uniform. That may solidfy TB12 playing another 5 years.

 

[SDGuy73]

Le'Veon

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Bell would look good in a NE uniform. That may solidfy TB12 playing another 5 years.

NO U!

 

[Ricky Roma]

It sounds too good to be true....dude is holding out so throw out a rumour to smear the guy. That, or he's biblically stupid to turn down that kind of cash (which would pay him $4 million more per year over the current highest paid back - Devonta Freeman) which he wouldn't get on the open market.