JaguarCrazy2832 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, vikesfan89 said: I feel like if a team offered a 4th the Steelers should take it unless they really think he's going to help them get to the playoffs. Not sure if any team would offer that though Aren't they likely to get a comp pick when he walks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncofan Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Just now, JaguarCrazy2832 said: Aren't they likely to get a comp pick when he walks? They can only get an end of 3rd comp pick, if he's one of the top 5-6 paid contracts / Pro Bowl level player (as contracts and offseason awards/playing time is what they use for the formula). And it's a 2020 end-of-third, so you take 1 round off for waiting 1 year. So a 2020 4th is similar or better than an end-of-3rd 2019 pick. And if Bell isn't a top 5 contract and misses a Pro Bowl...then it's even later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rivers Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 31 minutes ago, RaidersAreOne said: Updated the OP and title. he planned to be there week 1, was he? This means nothing until he signs, enough of this ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rivers Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 what nobody here seems to realize is that the OL has not run blocked that well for every game other than the browns game. Bell needs to have blockers too, but try telling the media that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr LBC Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 25 minutes ago, Broncofan said: I do presume the team would be doing the handshake deal (with nothing in writing, can't be) before they agree to the price for the trade. I wouldn't. Yes, that's cynical, but it's cynicism based in reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr LBC Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 21 minutes ago, Broncofan said: They can only get an end of 3rd comp pick, if he's one of the top 5-6 paid contracts / Pro Bowl level player (as contracts and offseason awards/playing time is what they use for the formula). And it's a 2020 end-of-third, so you take 1 round off for waiting 1 year. So a 2020 4th is similar or better than an end-of-3rd 2019 pick. And if Bell isn't a top 5 contract and misses a Pro Bowl...then it's even later. Plus they'd have to not sign requisite free agents in the same year they lose him (typically not a major issue for Pittsburgh because they tend to focus more on re-signing their own, but you never know...) that might unbalance the formula, otherwise it's all for naught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11sanchez11 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 39 minutes ago, RandyMossIsBoss said: If this is true and he's back, do the Steelers even play him? Just how much love was really lost between him and his OL? I mean, rarely can I think of situations where a team intentionally did NOT play their best player at a position for a prolonged stretch, but the Steelers do have their "Steelers way" kind of thing going and this has been a pretty unique situation, not to mention we're not talking QB here and Conner isn't a bad player. Wouldn't that be giving him what he wants? Get his checks and not have to play (take the beating). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncofan Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 7 minutes ago, The LBC said: Plus they'd have to not sign requisite free agents in the same year they lose him (typically not a major issue for Pittsburgh because they tend to focus more on re-signing their own, but you never know...) that might unbalance the formula, otherwise it's all for naught. Yeah doubtful they sign big name FA guys, but they lose all flexibility when they try to get a comp pick for Bell. I mean, if it's a 2019 4th round pick or a 2020 comp pick (which again might not even be an end-of-3rd), always safer to take the bird in the hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Nix Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 hour ago, 3rivers said: he planned to be there week 1, was he? This means nothing until he signs, enough of this ok? Wonder if he is waiting because he doesn’t want Burfict to destroy him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rivers Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, johndeere1707 said: Wonder if he is waiting because he doesn’t want Burfict to destroy him I thought they were friends according to burfict. Burfict can't take anymore chances or he'll get kicked out for good. I wouldn't doubt it if bell changes his mind, but as usual we will find out later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilantZombie Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 7 minutes ago, 3rivers said: I thought they were friends according to burfict. Burfict can't take anymore chances or he'll get kicked out for good. I wouldn't doubt it if bell changes his mind, but as usual we will find out later It wouldn't be the first time Burfict took a cheapshot on a player, won't be the last. Having said that, even if Bell comes back in week 7, I do not believe his first start will come immediately after the Bye Week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rivers Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 minute ago, wwhickok said: It wouldn't be the first time Burfict took a cheapshot on a player, won't be the last. Having said that, even if Bell comes back in week 7, I do not believe his first start will come immediately after the Bye Week. If the OL blocks the way they have the last few weeks, I am interested in hearing what these people in the media say. The OL has been lousy in run blocking, with pouncey and foster being the ones that need the most blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilantZombie Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 9 minutes ago, 3rivers said: If the OL blocks the way they have the last few weeks, I am interested in hearing what these people in the media say. The OL has been lousy in run blocking, with pouncey and foster being the ones that need the most blame. I agree. Those guys have not done their job very well. Interesting tidbit, we could essentially release both Gilbert & Pouncey (Foster is going to be a FA) in the offseason and replace them for minimal cost. In fact it would open up a good bit of cap space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rivers Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 minute ago, wwhickok said: I agree. Those guys have not done their job very well. Interesting tidbit, we could essentially release both Gilbert & Pouncey (Foster is going to be a FA) in the offseason and replace them for minimal cost. In fact it would open up a good bit of cap space. Are there good renters in the draft? I would keep Gilbert , see how he does as the season goes on. Foster shouldn't be starting now, and pouncey's replacement should be on the roster after the draft or UFA starts if there is one in UFA. sent PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilantZombie Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 11 minutes ago, 3rivers said: Are there good renters in the draft? I would keep Gilbert , see how he does as the season goes on. Foster shouldn't be starting now, and pouncey's replacement should be on the roster after the draft or UFA starts if there is one in UFA. sent PM I'm going to guess via FA or the draft you could get something to replace their lackluster performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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