26CornerBlitz Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The Jets figure to make a huge offseason push for the second consecutive year to try to sign the biggest star on the free agent market. But for the second consecutive year, it looks like that player may not want to sign with them. Running back Le'Veon Bell, who is expected to become a free agent on March 13, "has his eyes on" the Indianapolis Colts, according to a source familiar with Bell's plans. The source, who has spoken to Bell, said the free agent hasn't ruled out signing with the Jets or any team that pursues him, but the Colts, with quarterback Andrew Luck and perhaps more than $120 million in salary cap room, seem to be at the "top of his list." "He has his eyes on the Colts, no doubt about that," the source said. "He sees Luck and that offense and all that cap room and they're much closer than the Jets. He wants to go someplace he can win right away." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I wonder how Reich would view his situation. He would be a huge get for them if he can come back to his previous form. (Which I am somewhat doubtful about) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GETTOTHE50 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 idc who he joins tbh. it would be pretty rad to see him in a bills uniform though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billspro Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 They have Mack, doubt they want the headache. I’m fine with him going to the Jets. He can focus on his rap career in New York. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 (edited) As long he stays out of our division i could care less where he goes. Edited December 21, 2018 by DJB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Been thinking for the last month or so that he would go to the Colts.. Might be Bills V Colts in the AFC Championship game next year..? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, whatdrought said: I wonder how Reich would view his situation. He would be a huge get for them if he can come back to his previous form. (Which I am somewhat doubtful about) ...Irsay would be all over it IMO......his glovebox is reloaded.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st&ten Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Le'Veon Bell wants a lot of things. 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 12 minutes ago, GETTOTHE50 said: idc who he joins tbh. it would be pretty rad to see him in a bills uniform though Not at his price - no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, GETTOTHE50 said: idc who he joins tbh. it would be pretty rad to see him in a bills uniform though f that. no need to spend that kinda money and contract commitment on him. Let the Colts have him. No offense against you sir ! But i would rather draft one or two mid to late rounds and grind them. Allen doesn't check down to the RBs anyways. he runs looking for bigger play ( hope he learns to check down a bit more ) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 i see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsSB2020 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I don't really understand the acrimony against the youngster. It appears from the periphery that Pittsburgh was yanking him around with the franchised tag. He's still a fine player in my estimation. Andrew Luck is excellent at throwing to backs and TE's and I suspect he'd have a heck of alot of success in Indianapolis catching the pigskin out of the backfield. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 How long is his next suspension if he “pulls a Josh Gordon”? How much $$$ do you want to commit to that? Wasn’t that a large part of the Steelers reservations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 He'll end up with the Jets or maybe KC if they can free up cap space. Both have greater RB needs. I could see Oakland and San Francisco in the mix too, along with the Colts if they are not 100% happy with Mack. If his price comes down to reality, I'd love to see the Bills take a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 If he puts up 2000 yards or close he’s worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GETTOTHE50 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 35 minutes ago, 3rdand12 said: f that. no need to spend that kinda money and contract commitment on him. Let the Colts have him. No offense against you sir ! But i would rather draft one or two mid to late rounds and grind them. Allen doesn't check down to the RBs anyways. he runs looking for bigger play ( hope he learns to check down a bit more ) idc how the needs get addressed as long as they all do. i do want a star or two to aid Allens second year so he can take that bigger step. whether it be a RB, WR, C/G/T, or TE, idc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Just don’t come to the AFC East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 If I’m the Colts, I just lowered the amount of guaranteed money in any offer by $10M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Steelers proved RBs are a dime a dozen... sorry Bell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 I know the guy is good, but if I'm a coach and I see what he did with the steelers, no thanks. And there's no way McDermott's gonna sign a me first guy. Half our team is making NFL minimum wage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersBills Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 not gonna happen, mack is good. raiders.jets, chiefs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Now Moment Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 (edited) Look at what Nick Chubb has done for the Browns this season and tell me we should spend 17 million a season for a running back. Rookie running backs can be some of the most immediate impactful players. There were a lot of great ones last year. We have extra picks in the 4th and 5th rounds. I almost expect one to be drafted between the 3-5 rounds. Le'veon should go to Indy. He'd be perfect for Luck. Edited December 23, 2018 by Buffalo30 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 (edited) Luck, their offensive line, and his running style would be lethal. Mack has been pretty good this year though so they may think it's not worth paying a RB that type of money. Edited December 22, 2018 by Doc Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 (edited) Bell in Indy makes sense. That's the Indy Way. Stack the offensive, ignore the defense. Just ask Peyton. Edited December 22, 2018 by Inigo Montoya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 6 hours ago, 3rdand12 said: f that. no need to spend that kinda money and contract commitment on him. Let the Colts have him. No offense against you sir ! But i would rather draft one or two mid to late rounds and grind them. Allen doesn't check down to the RBs anyways. he runs looking for bigger play ( hope he learns to check down a bit more ) No chance McBean pays that kind of money for a RB especially who comes with his own butler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 I bet he does. dont let him in the building Frank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 He's a perfect "culture" fit for John Gruden and the hapless Raiders. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bills Blog Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Bell is not a special player. I don't care where he goes as long as it's not here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 So, Bell is putting out feelers for the team that's expected to have the most cap room. Shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 47 minutes ago, The Bills Blog said: Bell is not a special player. I don't care where he goes as long as it's not here. He's a special player when behind the right o-line. His ability to stutter step almost to a complete stop to wait for blocks to develop and then accelerate through the hole is impressive. He'd be screwed with our o-line this year. I think he knows that and given Indy's decent o-line and using his skills as a pass catcher with Andrew Luck at the helm makes Indy an ideal situation in his mind. He's probably right. Do the Colts feel the same and believe he's worth the money is the question. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 he's a quitter that will go to Miami to jet ski when he doesn't get his way with the Colts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 This would be HUGE for Andrew Luck. It would give them a legitimate 3 year window to contend for a SB imo. They have addressed the OL. The defense is solid and can be further improved in the draft. They have Luck and Hilton already, two top tier options at the other skill positions on offense. They have Ebron who has had a breakout year. A couple more pieces on defense and another WR in the draft makes this team scary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 19 hours ago, GETTOTHE50 said: idc how the needs get addressed as long as they all do. i do want a star or two to aid Allens second year so he can take that bigger step. whether it be a RB, WR, C/G/T, or TE, idc. No question about putting quality players around Allen asap. Do not want him to feel he has to put the time on his shoulders each game and run. some of the arguments about what makes a Franchise QB such , were , can he carry a team ? Well, it seems his heart is willing. fix the line the RBs get better. Add WRs who get some respect and the RBs get better. we already know Daboll and Allen are willing to go vertical. Go Bills ! 7 hours ago, Doc Brown said: He's a special player when behind the right o-line. His ability to stutter step almost to a complete stop to wait for blocks to develop and then accelerate through the hole is impressive. He'd be screwed with our o-line this year. I think he knows that and given Indy's decent o-line and using his skills as a pass catcher with Andrew Luck at the helm makes Indy an ideal situation in his mind. He's probably right. Do the Colts feel the same and believe he's worth the money is the question. Colts have finally decided to protect Luck and build an O line. bell is a good fit there. they can have him. we have plenty of other needs right now. as mentioned Chubb is a fine example of how Bills should approach the next phase of Daboll's RB's imho 13 hours ago, Putin said: No chance McBean pays that kind of money for a RB especially who comes with his own butler it is a simple as that. Not his style of team building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Does anyone for certain if NFL allows contracts to have wording about offsets for suspensions? I was told before that Dareus contract could not have any way to get money back when he had an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 This is a no brainer. Good QB coach receivers tight end. And a decent OLine. The Colts will be a contender for the next 5 years with what they have going on. Only going to ascend in the AFC South. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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