Bronco Billy Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Are you saying the Steelers didn't do thier homework? Or just that you are a better judge of talent than the Steelers scouts... I'm saying I know what I saw with Bell playing in the Big 10. Against average Ds or better he was an average RB at best. That was consistent throughout his career. And Mich St had a very good run blocking O-line. PIT wouldn't be the first team to fall in love with a guy based on his combine workout. But PIT isn't going to open large running lanes for Bell, and based upon watching Bell quite a bit under those circumstances he's going to struggle at the pro level. No, I'm not a pro scout, but NFL scouting departments are hardly infallible in case you haven't noticed. Yes, I think they dropped the ball on Bell. And if they are right and I'm wrong, I'll be right here to say so. Let's see what Bell does in that O - if he can stay healthy enough to get on the field that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I'm saying I know what I saw with Bell playing in the Big 10. Against average Ds or better he was an average RB at best. That was consistent throughout his career. And Mich St had a very good run blocking O-line. PIT wouldn't be the first team to fall in love with a guy based on his combine workout. But PIT isn't going to open large running lanes for Bell, and based upon watching Bell quite a bit under those circumstances he's going to struggle at the pro level. No, I'm not a pro scout, but NFL scouting departments are hardly infallible in case you haven't noticed. Yes, I think they dropped the ball on Bell. And if they are right and I'm wrong, I'll be right here to say so. Let's see what Bell does in that O - if he can stay healthy enough to get on the field that is. Fair enough... could be that I am just regretting my first round pick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan_5 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 If his foot heals well enough and he comes back by week 6 and takes over the job, he could be HUGH for the teams that get him late down the stretch. Why would he change his name to Hugh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Why would he change his name to Hugh? Somebody needs to attend the HUDDLEISM 101 course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan_5 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Somebody needs to attend the HUDDLEISM 101 course. Uh Oh. Is this the same course that explains the use of the word moran? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Uh Oh. Is this the same course that explains the use of the word moran? Indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 You all need to go Brack to school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 You all need to go Brack to school I call dibs on the stained couch in the corner. Already popped open the Cheetohs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I call dibs on the stained couch in the corner. Already popped open the Cheetohs. Doubt this reference is in the Huddleism 101 archives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Doubt this reference is in the Huddleism 101 archives. too old for the latest purge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachBum Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I know, I know! GA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delicious_bass Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Y'all just gotta twist that knofe, don't ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Don't you ####ers have a MB at the rest home you can post at and leave the rest of us alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdom11 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 It was reported earlier today that Bell has already shed his walking boot (link here: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/28/leveon-bell-out-of-walking-boot/) . Maybe it wasn't a Lisfranc injury after all, but either way its a good sign for him and hopefully he will be before we expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Muto Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) I just took Bell in the 8th round I guess I am a slow learner. Edited August 30, 2013 by Henry Muto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I just took Bell in the 8th round I guess I am a slow learner. It would appear so. Your RB2 again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Brown will be the Giants' featured RB. LOL. Not any more. This thread is poison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Elf Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Well, ok... After Week 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Well, ok... After Week 6. I say Brown starts after week 9 maybe? And if it is due to injury on Wilsons behalf then he will be a spark plug into your fantasy playoffs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA Baracus Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) Per Rotoworld: Le'Veon Bell (foot) told reporters Monday he's aiming for a Week 2 return. "I'm going to try to be back for Week 2, but I'm not making promises," were Bell's words. We'll take it. Initial fears had Bell out until October at the soonest, but there's now optimism he'll return at some point in September. Despite one report from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Isaac Redman is currently practicing as the Steelers' starting tailback -- not Felix Jones. Bell is worth rostering in all fantasy leagues as a bench stash. Sep 2 - 1:52 PM Source: Jim Wexell on Twitter I will be shocked if Bell plays week 2, but as a Bell owner, this does inspire some optimism. Edited September 3, 2013 by BA Baracus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsosi Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I could see him missing the first 4-5 games easily. But let's say he really does have a chance for week 2. Pittsburgh has the MNF game in Week 2 - that's always a nightmare from the perspective of managing an injured player's role on your starting roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan_5 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Sportscenter update just said Tomlin has announced Redman as week 1 starter. No big shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsosi Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 No surprise - out another month: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/4687596-74/bell-game-injury#axzz2eYQNMcmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA Baracus Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Was just coming here to post this as well. Per Rotoworld: A source tells the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that the Steelers are now hoping to get Le'Veon Bell (foot) back in about a month. So much for optimism that Bell could be back as soon as Week 2. Per the Tribune-Review, Bell has a "rare" mid-foot sprain that's being classified as a Lisfranc injury. It's the kind of ailment that only gets better with rest and sometimes ends in up needing surgery (see Maurice Jones-Drew and Santonio Holmes). We wouldn't expect to see Bell anytime before Week 6 and even that may be optimistic. The Steelers will start Isaac Redman again on Sunday. Jonathan Dwyer will mix in and Felix Jones may get a few change-of-pace snaps. I have to say, it really is a bunch of BS that the teams are allowed to basically lie in their injury reports. If the guy is out for 6 weeks and they listed him as questionable in week 2, there should be fines handed out. At best, NFL injury reporting is a joke, at worst it's absolutely no barrier to gambling line fixing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsosi Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 If I was him I wouldn't be looking forward to playing behind that banged up O-line anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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