The & # 39; Veon Bell launches into the trading block: Ranking of the five teams that make sense

I'm not sure of the form of The Veon Bell. I'm not sure what he's doing in South Beach and his head, or whether he would be ready to make an impact in week 4 or not.

But it's time for an NFL team – outside the Steelers – to find out, and it's about time that Pittsburgh agrees to accept the concept that trading in the old All-Pro is not a concession to him. but rather a necessary reaction to the situation in which the player put them. The Steelers already have enough drama and torment without the weekly consternation about the MIA's escape. There are serious reservations within this organization as to what kind of situation Bell is in and how ready he is to do it. Every week, he wonders how he will be received in the Pittsburgh locker room. job.

The Rooney family is decidedly old and principled, and they do not believe in surrendering to what they would consider a "tenacious" actor. (I would say that the mere fact of not signing an offer is not the same as giving up a signature contract.) I receive all this and it has served them well. But it is a sign of growth that they are now ready to face the discontented player, who is now demolishing the hands of General Manager Kevin Colbert to try to remedy this situation.

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Some enterprising teams have been calling the Steelers for a while to monitor the situation, and this should increase with the availability of Bell, which is now far from a secret. I'm not sure that the Steelers will get anything close to what Bell's statistics would mean as fair value in the circumstances, but it's about time that they start to know it seriously. Given the absence of Bell, the lack of football activity, history of injury, $ 850,000 weekly salary and the inability of any team to extend its contract with the current franchise the Steelers are hardly competent. I tend to think they do not reach more than a mid-game pick for someone who is arguably the best football player on the team, but if he is roughly equal to the compensatory choice of 2020, it would get when Bell would leave his position. , so both jump on it and go from the front.

And although it is unlikely that the market for its services will extend beyond half a dozen teams and that there are all the nature reserves that I just mentioned about Bell, I would still support a handful of lucky teams. Here's where I think Bell could have the greatest impact, and which teams should explore this option more fully.

Aaron Rodgers is not right and probably will not have a good time, if any, on his injured left knee and legs on Sunday. But this team can not afford to waste another season of its premium. The Packers lack natural and proven jokers, and the screenplay will be Rodgers' best friend, especially now that his line is locked again. Coach Mike McCarthy is a guy from Pittsburgh who has relationships with the Steelers. Rodgers needs help. An athlete of this caliber could be a boon, and the Packers still have money in the budget, as indicated by their pursuit of Khalil Mack.

2. Patriots of New England

The Steelers would hate the very idea of ​​that, but imagine Bell in this offense? I should not go to committee as much. Could double Bell in the niche of a ton, offset by Julian Edelman on the other side when he is back from suspension in a week. Tom Brady is well over 40 and lacks weapons even though the Pats have already shot Josh Gordon. Again, I know it's remote – but do you think the Browns really wanted to treat Gordon here either? Brady and Bill Belichick pursue more history and the Pats dynasty in the end than the beginning.

3. Seattle Seahawks

God knows that this team is starved of offensive weapons and that, although they are probably considering a reconstruction, the presence of Russell Wilson gives them a chance and they have never been able to count on anyone to lead the football (to part Wilson). Marshawn Lynch retired. Wilson is constantly under pressure, controls and wheel courses are essential to the survival of this offense. If the new Seahawks coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer, does not use the racing action as much as before, then Bell should be particularly fit. The Seahawks are one of the NFL's most aggressive trading teams and, thinking aloud here, Earl Thomas would be a boost for a defensive defense of the Steelers.

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Fitzmagic is not going to last forever. And who knows what will be Jameis Winston on his return from suspension? They are loaded with weapons in the pass game but have a huge question mark to run back. After a torrid start 2-0, which has already dropped heavyweight NFC, why not strengthen for the season? The South of the NFC should be tough, and Peyton Barber (2.6 yards per stroke) and Jacquizz Rodgers (2.0 yards per run) may not be able to carry the load.

5. San Francisco 49ers

It makes a lot more sense before starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is likely to be lost for the season against an ACL injury on Sunday. In fact, I would have had them before this list. Now, I'm not sure that makes much sense. They lost Jerrick McKinnon for the season and were proactive in investigating players like Mack and Gordon, and Kyle Shanahan could do some damage with a back like Bell in the lap. But as a one-year rental, it's a job that a team in the Super Bowl or bust mode should do.