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Le'Veon Bell Blocked 5-Year deal with Steelers
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Hopefully this still isn't being talked about... His agent confirmed that no deal was ever agreed upon.
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The real reason he's holding out.....
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Except Bell is a terrible fit for that team. Another example of using talent against their will instead of giving them what they are good at.
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lol @ guys arguing about their grand football knowledge, and arent employed in football jobs. stfu
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The Pats would have shipped his ass out of town by now (see Chandler Jones, Jamie Collins, etc). Steelers have enabled this type of behavior from this guy the entire time he's been there.
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Yeah BB never puts a player in a position to be successful
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For a chance at a ring, many.
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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.
I need the rest of the story. 5 years at $12M per average is not in any way contract details. It could be 5 years, 12M per, with 5 guaranteed. Steeler PR looking for spin with that report.
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I'm not QB, but I contemplate retirement every day. I imagine with fat NFL contract filled pockets I'd contemplate it even more, and my daydreams would be more lavish
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Probably not, but man in his position can't be too careful...he will get a cup the day he signs so he better not even be around somebody burning.
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Obviously it never resulted in an agreement so we'll never really know what the Steelers offer was, but there are a few Steeler notable media guys that reported it was 5yrs/$12 mil avg, but the guaranteed money was the sticking point and the real reason Bell didn't sign...that sounds believable because the Steelers typically do not guarantee much beyond the signing bonus and the 1st yr of the new deal...Ben is the only contract I'm aware that has a larger guaranteed amount.
True or not, I can't say, but I do think Bell made a mistake....that was a lot of money to turn down...maybe he gets a better deal, but any team that can pay a RB north of $12 mil per will probably have a lot of holes.
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Especially after he has hamstring issues all year, as jsut about everyone who holds out of TC goes through.
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It's ironic that players that hold out to protect themselves from injury often end up getting hurt, and hamstring is high on the list.
Personally, I think Bell is the best overal RB in the league...I hope he balls out and moves on to the big cash (w/ a ring in hand)...the Connor kid is looking pretty good as a replacement in '18.
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