Le'Veon Bell

I really didn't like the guy at first but he's starting to grow on me. Has an elite agility and speed score, which both compare to Doug Martin's, and John Clayton calls him a ''1000 yard back with the potential of 50+ receptions.'' His 3 cone time is ridiculous for that size. Also said he thinks the Steelers found the next Matt Forte.

When Steven Jackson of the Falcons was asked what running back in the draft reminded Steve of himself, he said Bell. Bell also won the 2012 award for most Elite Running Back, which is given annually to the nation's top running back by the College Performance awards. As I said, really skeptical at first but he's growing on me now. Thoughts?

Also sorry for starting so many topics!

I like all the stats you packed into your post but you left out a big one: Pitt has a terrible problem at RB and Bell should be able to step in and make a difference. Combine this with a healthy line and its a very nice situation.

My consensus #1 rookie RB and by extension overall rookie.

thedude said:

I like all the stats you packed into your post but you left out a big one: Pitt has a terrible problem at RB and Bell should be able to step in and make a difference. Combine this with a healthy line and its a very nice situation.

I thought that I didn't have to say that since he got drated by the Steelers. Also the Steelers O-Line is very underrated and will be better than you think. Bell will recieve all the goalline touches, receptions, and a healthy dose of carries. Should easily be a 1000 yard guy this year!

Good talent and good situation should = stud.

I may eat crow for this, but I see Bell as a huge bust considering the draft hype. Mike James is a better back - watch the tape - but of course he is stuck behind Doug Martin - Bell is not even one of the top 5 backs coming out in my opinion - and I've watched the tape on all of them...repeatedly! His situation will lend to better first year stats, but 5 years from now, a special athlete will replace him while the other special RB's coming out will have to wait a year or two, but will not be replaced - in my opinion of course! Here's an example list of backs more physically gifted than Bell:

Michael, Murray, Lattimore, James.......

Not sure how much of a draft hype he has as a mid 2nd round NFL pick. If he doesnt pan out he wont be a huge bust like if he were a top 10 pick or something.

Who cares if he's replaced 5 yrs from now. I just want to draft a good guy I can use yr 1-3, ill cross the yr 5 bridge when I get to it.

He'll be in a RBBC by next year when Pitt realizes they need Speed at the RB position - you all realize he dropped down to 230 pounds for the combine and could only muster a 4.6! At 244 he'll be lucky to outrun his blockers

bmxholden1 said:

He'll be in a RBBC by next year when Pitt realizes they need Speed at the RB position - you all realize he dropped down to 230 pounds for the combine and could only muster a 4.6! At 244 he'll be lucky to outrun his blockers

You're putting way to much into his speed your past posts.. Not all stud rbs have to have spiller speed, not all spped rbs turn to studs..

This isn't Madden where you just draft all fast guys and burn everyone..

^^this

Alfred Morris had a 4.6 and Foster had a 4.69. Not all about 40 yard dashes; no rb is expected to run a straight 40 yard dash every game

Maybe, however I do know that the vast majority of 220+ Lb. backs that are now superstars run sub 4.5 forty's. Doug Martin, AP, Trent Richardson, Lynch and soon to be Ben Tate etc.. Of course there are anomalies, but the vast majority of successful backs that get opportunities are fast (wilson, miller, spiller, Ivory,) Man, I can go on and on - you have Foster! Speed does matter, not always, but most of the time!

We arent talking 5'10 220...we are talking 6'1" 240 though

and he ran 4.6 at 230! He is likely 4.7 now

Maybe BMX is Al Davis brought back to life

bmxholden1 said:

and he ran 4.6 at 230! He is likely 4.7 now

Shucks.. he's onlygoing to make it 6yards, instead of 40... He's a big bruiser... Give him the rock 30times, let him get 5-6yards.. He doesn't need to get 40yards... it's stupid to think that all RBs need to get 40yard plays to be good..

bmxholden1 said:

and he ran 4.6 at 230! He is likely 4.7 now

Cool cause Foster ran a 4.69 at 228 lbs and hes elite. I think hell be fine.

JRMRRT said:

bmxholden1 said:

and he ran 4.6 at 230! He is likely 4.7 now

Cool cause Foster ran a 4.69 at 228 lbs and hes elite. I think hell be fine.

Mr. Ridley did alright last year also

If Bell busts it wont be because he doesnt have break away speed. Thats not his game and the Steelers know it.

how about his only great move is the spin, spin left, spin right, lower head, grunt!

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