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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
These are pretty much my exact thoughts. If Bell shows up and get's fed the ball a lot, he'll essentially be cast off next year and the market for a running back with his mileage likely isn't what it would be for him today.
What move ultimately puts more money in his pocket? Report when he has to, can get 150'ish touches and be in a position to get say 30 million guaranteed next contract. Or Collect the full year, get beat to a pulp, risk injury and maybe get 15-20 guaranteed.
The Steelers players are likely frustrated because they know he's a key piece to them winning. But he may not be as motivated to win as he is to get paid. But that's on the Steelers for getting to this position. They know damn well that they'll move on from him after this year after they ride him hard an put him away wet. So I don't blame Bell for being a guy who says okay...I can play the game too. I actually hope more running backs look at this approach. Unlike other positions, it's a short shelf life for these guys so two years at a Franchise tag takes up a good chunk of their career and can limit their next deal more than say a QB.
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Well both are bad options since he was offer over 40 million guaranteed last off-season. He is betting he can get 50-55 guaranteed plus roster bonuses etc plus the 8 mil he gets this year for 6 games for 55-60 million vs 45 Steelers we’re offering