Gourdeau Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Cam Hayward has his deal restructured to free up nearly 6 mil in space putting them at 12 mil under the cap. Bell's 14 already accounted for so if they don't pay him the 14 that's 26 mil in space.. They appear very confident in James Conner and the dressing room is growing tired of Bells no shows. I am sensing a trade on the horizon... id love to see It, perhaps Bell and some picks to the sea hawks for Earl Thomas and Bobby Wagner. They are in dire need of an ILB and the safety position has been an issue for since Troy Polamalu left. www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/09/04/le… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Due the Seahawks really have extra defensive talent to trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gourdeau Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Well they seem to be in a complete rebuild , Thomas is 29 and wants a new deal and is holding out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Would the Seahawks trade their best two defenders for a RB like Bell? When they already have Carson who they like and after spending a 1st on Penny? Highly unlikely but who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyrckstar Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Starting to regret drafting Bell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gourdeau Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 13 minutes ago, darin3 said: Would the Seahawks trade their best two defenders for a RB like Bell? When they already have Carson who they like and after spending a 1st on Penny? Highly unlikely but who knows. Well that was more of a " I wish" type of trade but both are aging and the Steelers could certainly send some young defenders in any trade, Bud Dupree was a 1st round def talent who has not developed well in the Steelers system, perhaps a change of scenery.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staniels12 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 14 minutes ago, indyrckstar said: Starting to regret drafting Bell... Does it have you feeling......Blue? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Just now, Gourdeau said: Well that was more of a " I wish" type of trade but both are aging and the Steelers could certainly send some young defenders in any trade, Bud Dupree was a 1st round def talent who has not developed well in the Steelers system, perhaps a change of scenery.. Ah I see. Yeah I seriously doubt the Seahawks would do something like that but again, who knows. Something is obviously brewing that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millworkguy Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 (edited) 19 minutes ago, indyrckstar said: Starting to regret drafting Bell... Glad I passed him by when he was there at 2, Edited September 4, 2018 by millworkguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samsperry92 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Hawks would be insane to trade Wagner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelredd9 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 It could be a new contract for Roethlisberger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Brown Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 There is certainly no buzz about a Bell trade in Seattle. And that trade scenario definitely sounds wishful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stethant Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 why isn't this just freeing up money for a new Bell contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelredd9 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, stethant said: why isn't this just freeing up money for a new Bell contract? He needed to sign by July 16th or else wait until the season is over. Edited September 5, 2018 by michaelredd9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stethant Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 7 minutes ago, michaelredd9 said: He needed to sign by July 16th or else wait until the season is over. Ah ok thx - that makes sense then. No dog in this hunt but historically the Steelers really do not tolerate this kind of nonsense and I wouldn't fault them a bit for trading him for good value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rileyrott Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I don't think he can be traded because he's not under contract, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdko Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Why would the Seahawks trade for Bell after drafting Penny in the first? That makes no sense at all, and isn't Carroll's style. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever in debt to mo lewis Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 jon gruden will prob give up 2 first rounders and guarantee a 27 year old rb with a ton of touches at least 80 mil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelredd9 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 6 hours ago, kdko said: Why would the Seahawks trade for Bell after drafting Penny in the first? That makes no sense at all, and isn't Carroll's style. Drafting a running back in the 1st round shows that it is a priority. Maybe they don't think Penny will be the answer. Pete Carroll traded for Marshawn Lynch in his first season in Seattle. In this year of rebuilding, maybe they want another franchise running back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyrckstar Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Bell doesn't show this Wednesday morning. Pittsburgh having James Connor who seems like he could be a good RB makes it easier for them to move on. Bell has to realize this. I just don't get why he is holding out now. Nothing can be gained from it. Also, from my understanding, doesn't he lose about 900k per game??? Also, if he is a free agent next year, just leave to another team that will pay or come close to pay your demands. Just stop screwing up my pick for Fantasy Football draft.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyrckstar Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 6 minutes ago, LordOpie said: he's holding out until Saturday morning wanting to not play or play limited snaps while still getting his $900k game check. He's annoyed with PIT, wants to do the least this year, in part to annoy them back, but also in part to protect his body so he can get paid next year. He figures that he can have a very down year this year and still get paid based on past performance. When teams ask him about this season next free agency, he can simply say that he was protecting his body so he can give it to the next team. If I owned Bell, I'd wait until a good game and trade him because this is going to be season-long issue I am assuming he has some bonuses tied up in that contract with performance. It's just feels like a prick move though. He should blame it on the NFLPA for agreeing with these type of contract of franchise tags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyrckstar Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Referring to him getting tagged and being stuck vs being able to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdko Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 2 hours ago, michaelredd9 said: Drafting a running back in the 1st round shows that it is a priority. Maybe they don't think Penny will be the answer. Pete Carroll traded for Marshawn Lynch in his first season in Seattle. In this year of rebuilding, maybe they want another franchise running back. Did they also draft a RB in the first round of that draft? C'mon man. I think it's insane to think that Seattle would trade for Bell. We don't even know if they'll have a healthy WR1 in Baldwin this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soopanuts Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Conner owners be like 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 The Bell owner in our league is in mess if Bell sits out a few games or is limited due to being rusty. He has Gurley as his other top RB (both keepers from last year) but then his first RB drafted was Penny who won't be too valuable early, also drafted Nick Chubb (same thing) and Frank Gore. If Bell sits his options are limited and not good. I barely missed on drafting Conner, I was reading this thread yesterday and should have moved him up my list a bit more, he went about 5 picks before where I was going to take him. Would be really good not just for the start of this season, but possibly as a future starting RB that I'd keep for years. Either way its great for the Browns this weekend, I doubt he even plays at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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