Le'Veon Bell is One of the best RBs in the NFL & Bell's role within the Pittsburgh Steelers Offense is atleast 50% of the Steelers offensive production. I would say their is only 2 more important players on this offense and that's Big Ben Roethlisberger & Antonio Brown whom both have top Market paying contracts in the the NFL accordingly to their positions.
Their is 2 different schools of thought on the Market & value of the RB position. I believe Bell's production is worth $12 million a year but also believe the longevity of the contract is risky . You have to weigh in all the risks of the RB position & more specifically Le'Veon Bell himself. He has a past related to Substance abuse & has already been suspended by the NFL. If he were to relapse or make a mistake his next suspension is 1 year , just like teammate Martavis Bryant went thru. Bell has also been injured and missed games every year. Particularly a huge playoff game in New England last year. It would be hard for me to offer Bell a contract longer than 3 years due to all the risks. I think Pittsburgh's front Office probably feels the same & that's why we are seeing Bell get the Franchise Tag for the 2nd straight season. If Bell would agree to a Max dollar per year according to the Market for 3 years , than I would have to allow him to go into Free Agency. The front office has made all the right moves so far . It doesn't look like a New Deal is anywhere close to being done , especially within days .
http://www.steelersdepot.com/2017/07/former-nfl-agent-leveon-bell-negotiations-hard-deal/
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