Update: Le'Veon Bell signs with NY Jets

[southdakbearfan]

But 10 million for a few years means you most likely are letting Floyd walk after this season, could impact others like Cohen, Miller, trevathon and Jackson on their extensions.

To do it you are most likely reworking a huge portion of Mack’s deal which then impact what weapons you can keep around Trubisky when he comes due in two more seasons.

10 million would be a cheap signing for bell and I would propose that it isn’t Even a real consideration for pace.

It’s easy for us as fans to want all the best and to bring back their own best. But in the cap era that’s how teams get in a multi year cap hell.

[DaSuperfan]

I don't see the Bears in on Bell - just doesn't make any sense IMO from a financial standpoint. The Steelers basically got the same level of production from Conner, a former R3 pick on a rookie deal. It would make more sense to trade Howard, sign Ingram to a short term deal and then draft a kid in the mid rounds. Nagy seems like he wants to employ the RB by committee approach anyways and signing Bell wouldn't really fit in that category.

[Funkster]

But 10 million for a few years means you most likely are letting Floyd walk after this season, could impact others like Cohen, Miller, trevathon and Jackson on their extensions.

To do it you are most likely reworking a huge portion of Mack’s deal which then impact what weapons you can keep around Trubisky when he comes due in two more seasons.

10 million would be a cheap signing for bell and I would propose that it isn’t Even a real consideration for pace.

It’s easy for us as fans to want all the best and to bring back their own best. But in the cap era that’s how teams get in a multi year cap hell.

But is he worth if for a legit shot at the Super Bowl? Even just one?

[Otis Day]

$14.5 million was not reason enough for him to play last year. Can't see him taking $10 mil this year or a salary that avgs that. I don't want the Bears to have a shot at ONE Super Bowl, I want the Bears to be a consistent team that has a shot at multiple Super Bowls.

[Funkster]

$14.5 million was not reason enough for him to play last year. Can't see him taking $10 mil this year or a salary that avgs that. I don't want the Bears to have a shot at ONE Super Bowl, I want the Bears to be a consistent team that has a shot at multiple Super Bowls.

Reality says there is only 1 team that has that shot and it’s not the bears. The window is small and is getting smaller every year. I don’t think signing Bell is a reality but we can’t sit here and say he isn’t what this offense needs or the type of player Nagy is looking for. They could make it happen if they really wanted to.

[The Marshall Plan]

What the fuck?

https://www.bleachernation.com/bears/20 ... veon-bell/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

@MattVerderame

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the #Jets are frontrunners for Le'Veon Bell. A new team to closely monitor though, the #Bears. Chicago has significant interest in Bell.

Outstanding.

It's a trip to the Super Bowl if we sign him. I'm guessing we definitely trade Howard in this scenario. I still say draft an RB.

Pace has a way of getting somebody that he wants. This wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.

[IotaNet]

... It doesn’t seems very likely but neither did K.Mack.

This right here.

If history has shown us anything, it's shown that if Pace has his sights set on a guy, he WILL make a strong move to go get him. At this point, I trust Pace's judgement implicitly.

And finances and logic aside, wouldn't that be a CRAZY BIG splash?

[Mikefive]

To add a back that has averaged 1,900 all purpose yards and 10 TDS over the past 2 season he played would set this offense over the top. If Pace can work out a deal, I would be all for it. It doesn’t seems very likely but neither did K.Mack.

Except that he was replaced by a rookie 3rd rounder who was productive in the same offense. That is the game changer for me. Even with Rothlisberger and Brown, Pittsburgh has been a team who likes to lean on the run. So no big surprise they did that successfully with Bell's rookie replacement. But their running game was already well established. Is ours?

I'm going with NO, considering we have not run the ball well power blocking and we didn't see a bunch of holes that Howard couldn't hit. At least I didn't. So spending a pile of cash on a RB who came from an established run game and expecting him to be productive in our offense that isn't nearly as established in that part of the game is a recipe for disaster.

Just say NO.

[Funkster]

What the fuck?

https://www.bleachernation.com/bears/20 ... veon-bell/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

@MattVerderame

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the #Jets are frontrunners for Le'Veon Bell. A new team to closely monitor though, the #Bears. Chicago has significant interest in Bell.

Outstanding.

It's a trip to the Super Bowl if we sign him. I'm guessing we definitely trade Howard in this scenario. I still say draft an RB.

Pace has a way of getting somebody that he wants. This wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.

Only thing that is weird is Pace has worked other big name signings in total stealth mode. Why would he let this info leak?

[IotaNet]

Except that he was replaced by a rookie 3rd rounder who was productive in the same offense ...

Not exactly.

I'm not an advanced analytics junkie but this is not the first article I've seen that peels back the onion on the production difference between Bell and his replacement. This writer argues that the difference was significant.

Analysis: Advanced stats say Steelers missed Le'Veon Bell -- a lot
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ste ... 1902140182" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Funkster]

Out of the teams mentioned, the bears have to be the team he would want to play for the most, right?

[UOK]

Looks like Bell's made a decision, but nothing out yet about where.

[Otis Day]

Odds are he goes to the highest bidder, my thoughts.

[G08]

I'm guessing the Jets made him an offer he couldn't refuse...

[The Marshall Plan]

Why rework Mack's contract for that huge amount of money then?

The team needed a QB. Pace got one.
The team needed a pass rusher. Pace got one.

Now the team needs a RB. This wouldn't be a shocker at all.

FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS!

[Otis Day]

He can rework all he wants, but if the amount is not as high as another team, you can't put it all on Pace. Looks like he is trying.

[G08]

Why rework Mack's contract for that huge amount of money then?

The team needed a QB. Pace got one.
The team needed a pass rusher. Pace got one.

Now the team needs a RB. This wouldn't be a shocker at all.

FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS!

Pace could look to extend our own guys or he's looking at other players... no idea man.

[wab]

Im warming up to the idea of Bell. Which means the Bears won’t sign him.

[VA_Mountain_Bear]

Im warming up to the idea of Bell. Which means the Bears won’t sign him.

Haha! The power of positive pessimism...if I want it, it won't be, if I don't wan't it, it might be.

[G08]

Im warming up to the idea of Bell. Which means the Bears won’t sign him.

Doth I smelleth another jersey in your future good sir?

[UOK]

Matt Verderame @MattVerderame
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The #Jets remain the clear favorite for Le'Veon Bell, per league conversations. The #Bears remain in the bidding along with the #Ravens. Both teams have significant interest.

[Bears Whiskey Nut]

Matt Verderame @MattVerderame
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The #Jets remain the clear favorite for Le'Veon Bell, per league conversations. The #Bears remain in the bidding along with the #Ravens. Both teams have significant interest.

Really? I'm actually shocked that we are going after him. If he really wants to win, he'll come here. But I don't think he cares.

[G08]

Matt Verderame @MattVerderame
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The #Jets remain the clear favorite for Le'Veon Bell, per league conversations. The #Bears remain in the bidding along with the #Ravens. Both teams have significant interest.

Really? I'm actually shocked that we are going after him. If he really wants to win, he'll come here. But I don't think he cares.

I'll be happy if Bell comes here but man I do NOT want to overpay for this dude.

[Bears Whiskey Nut]

Matt Verderame @MattVerderame
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The #Jets remain the clear favorite for Le'Veon Bell, per league conversations. The #Bears remain in the bidding along with the #Ravens. Both teams have significant interest.

Really? I'm actually shocked that we are going after him. If he really wants to win, he'll come here. But I don't think he cares.

I'll be happy if Bell comes here but man I do NOT want to overpay for this dude.

Nope. Neither do I. Not with his injury history.

[Atkins&Rebel]

Matt Verderame @MattVerderame
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The #Jets remain the clear favorite for Le'Veon Bell, per league conversations. The #Bears remain in the bidding along with the #Ravens. Both teams have significant interest.

Really? I'm actually shocked that we are going after him. If he really wants to win, he'll come here. But I don't think he cares.

I'll be happy if Bell comes here but man I do NOT want to overpay for this dude.

Nope. Neither do I. Not with his injury history.

I think he also has 2 strikes against him towards a long suspension if he gets popped for drugs/peds again

[Boris13c]

according to this NBC report, the Bears are not part of the Bell sweepstakes :

Six teams reportedly are in play for Le’Veon Bell

Well, now we know why Le'Veon Bell is torn.

Bell’s universe of potential next destinations apparently has been reduced to six.

Josina Anderson of ESPN reports that there’s a “good likelihood” that Bell will be picking the Jets, Colts, Ravens, Packers, Texans, or Bills today.

That’s a lot to unpack. The Jets make a ton of sense, for football and business reasons. So do the Ravens, especially as they revamp their offense. The Packers would be fascinating with Bell running and Aaron Rodgers passing. Pairing Bell with Deshaun Watson in Houston would be potentially devastating for defenses, too.

If Buffalo makes the move, it would mean that LeSean McCoy would be elsewhere, possibly back in Philly where the band is in the process of being put back together.

[Richie]

I find the prospect of landing Bell both seductive and troubling.

[Otis Day]

Kind of like chasing after one of the Kardashian sisters?

[UOK]

BEST SOURCE EVER

[G08]

*gulp*