The Steelers are willing to explore Antonio Brown trade scenarios, but Gerry Dulac of the Post-Gazette senses that they would like to control where he winds up. He believes they would not want to trade him to divisional rivals (Ravens, Bengals, Browns), nor would they want to send him to the Patriots.
It’s not immediately clear whether Dulac has heard this first hand from the Steelers’ front office, but that certainly seems like a logical position for the Steelers to take.
Here’s more from Pittsburgh:
- Le’Veon Bell passed on $14.544MM in 2018, and he’ll have a lot of trouble recouping that loss in free agency, Joel Corry of CBSSports.com opines. Bell, he notes, would have to sign a deal giving him $33MM in total compensation in Year 1 in order to effectively replace the money he lost out on by rejecting the Steelers’ offer. For reference, Todd Gurley‘s recent extension will pay him $28.5MM in his first new year (2020), and Gurley is younger. Bell is also said to be seeking $50MM through the first two years, which may be unattainable given that Gurley is set to make $37MM in that span. Currently, Khalil Mack and Aaron Donald are the only two non-quarterbacks with a two-year cash flow of $50MM or more.
- The Jets are the most likely destination for Bell, in the opinion of Darryl Slater of NJ.com. Armed with $100MM+ in cap space and an obvious need for Bell, the Jets make a ton of sense. The Jets are not necessarily in a position to win right away, but Bell would probably have to accept less money to join a contender such as the Packers. The Eagles, Buccaneers, and Raiders also made Slater’s top five.
- On Friday, Steelers GM Kevin Colbert told reporters that three teams have inquired on Brown.
Are the packers a contender tho… just saying.
Agreed
With Bell, and a solid #2 WR, I think they would definitely be a contender. That defense came alive last year and should only be better this year. Throw in a healthy Rodgers and Packers should get a wild card with the chance to do some damage in the playoffs.
That is funny. I needed the laugh
Just asking *
Some would have you believe that Bell values his body more than money…and that the Steelers overused a guy that has missed about half of a full season to suspensions. Laughable.
The record shows he’s Only missed 2 more games due to suspension than Rapelisbeger. Weedheads are far more fun than Rapists
^this guy gets its. Also great name for Ben lol
It’s True! “Puff Puff Give!”
Reps to you sir. Rapistberger should be in jail.
Stop smoking the ganja.. Ben got a suspension for what you think he did. Never convicted nor in court. Bell actually did it even after knowing the outcome. Dumb statement by you!
Everything I’ve read so far has been that the Eagles are pretty cap-strapped… Not sure how they could be a viable suitor for a very expensive RB…
I came here to post the same thing. I think they have to cut around $16 million in salary just to not be over the cap anymore; they’re not going after a pricey running back too.
Bell is a great running back. But I think most GMs will pass on the price tag. Jets seem desperate, but even then, I don’t see them coming close to Bell’s contract demands.
This is why I have said over and over Bell is not the sharpest… ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity.He will never never ever see the 14.5 mil that his ego denied him. His position in the best professional sports league on the planet has the shortest window of prime years. He CHOSE to give up one of those years. That’s as ignorant as you can get. Mark my words, his best years are behind him.
Why are so many of you clowns worried about this mans wallet? OBSESSED WITH SOMEONE ELSE’S money. Maybe he didn’t want to be in the locker room with Mr RAPEY anymore. But hey…. give yourself cookie for thinking you’re right.
Sports “Pimp” is the morality police. That’s cute.
Why do you always compare him to Ben? Ben is a hall of fame QB whether you like him or not. Bell may get there but if he doesn’t because he now gets injured or now isn’t as productive you will always come back to a huge season missed for no good reasons