I was not at all excited about LeSean McCoy last year, because I just felt like he hit that wall that RBs hit and he was done. I am stoked for Bell and think that he can look like his old self.
Mccoy was 31 when he signed here and had already had 2300+ carries and just under 500 receptions. That's just below 3000 touches. That's a shit ton.
Leveon Bell on the other hand is only 28 and has significantly less wear and tear than McCoy had. He has under 1400 carries and under 400 receptions. He has about 1000 less touches than McCoy and is still in his prime technically. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Detoxing:
Drop the Earl Thomas thing, man.
The dude can't run anymore. He was a liability for the Ravens last season, a cancer for them this season and not deemed worth signing by ANYONE this season.
He's a name. That's it. He can't run anymore and he thinks he's still the same guy from 5-6 years ago.
I'm not interested in another Ron Parker type-liability.
Originally Posted by dlphg9:
I was not at all excited about LeSean McCoy last year, because I just felt like he hit that wall that RBs hit and he was done. I am stoked for Bell and think that he can look like his old self.
Mccoy was 31 when he signed here and had already had 2300+ carries and just under 500 receptions. That's just below 3000 touches. That's a shit ton.
Leveon Bell on the other hand is only 28 and has significantly less wear and tear than McCoy had. He has under 1400 carries and under 400 receptions. He has about 1000 less touches than McCoy and is still in his prime technically.
In hindsight, holding out a year after he had 400+ carries/receptions might've been the best thing for Bell. Gave his body time to recharge. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Dunerdr:
Osmele returns later this season? Reid didnt say he was done, no IR move and he posted a pic of himself at the gym yesterday.
Yeah the pic in the gym was interesting for a guy who it sounds like tore every ligament in his body on one play. [Reply]
I think this is a great move. CEH is a rookie and isn't used to the wear and tear of a 16 game plus playoffs NFL season. If Bell can give us 10 quality touches a game, that would be tremendous. [Reply]
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
He had 66 receptions for 461 yards last year.
He would have been the 4th-best receiver (after Sammy Watkins) on a Chiefs team that is loaded with pass catchers.
As a RB, he's a backup. Nothing more. As a pass catcher, he's a potential difference maker, especially considering Sammy Watkins is out for a bit.
You gotta look at the big picture.
To be clear, I'm hoping for the best outcome and that I feel like an idiot for questioning the signing. It can't hurt anything for sure, so I understand the upside. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Dunerdr:
Osmele returns later this season? Reid didnt say he was done, no IR move and he posted a pic of himself at the gym yesterday.
This year, isn't IR only 3 weeks? So are they thinking he could be back sooner than 3 weeks? [Reply]