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Speedy Ron 03-16-2010 12:56 PM

Bell Signs with Eagles? - No Announcement made yet
 
if this goes through i dont think i will be upset. i like Hamilton better anyway


The Eagles are expected to sign restricted free agent RB Mike Bell to an offer sheet this week.
The sides have reportedly begun contract talks, and beat writer Les Bowen believes Bell will be signed to an offer sheet if he "checks out physically, avoids getting arrested during his visit, and shows an aptitude for learning Andy Reid's offense." The Saints' low tender suggests they may not be up for matching offers.

CantonLegend 03-16-2010 01:03 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedy Ron (Post 213381)
i like Hamilton better anyway

why?

Saintswrath 03-16-2010 01:17 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles?
 
I wouldn't be upset at all..

strato 03-16-2010 01:18 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles?
 
Damn it he will go on to be a star..

Cruize 03-16-2010 01:23 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles?
 
Good luck Mike!

subguy 03-16-2010 01:31 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles?
 
I wish him luck and think it would be a good system for him but I kind of would like to keep him.

reggie060 03-16-2010 01:35 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles?
 
we need this guy. he is the back with balls

Saintswrath 03-16-2010 01:55 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles?
 
If he can remain healthy, dude could be a "BEAST" on any team, he just simply gotta remain healthy..

Rugby Saint II 03-16-2010 02:14 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles?
 
Personally, I liked the dude. He played with "cahones". I don't know about Hamilton. Wasn't he just a practice squad player who got on the roster when other guys were out?

strato 03-16-2010 02:17 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II (Post 213403)
Personally, I liked the dude. He played with "cahones". I don't know about Hamilton. Wasn't he just a practice squad player who got on the roster when other guys were out?

I think your right...Bell can be a bruiser...just needs to stay on the field and wear the right shoes...

strato 03-16-2010 03:06 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles? - No Announcement made yet
 
It looks like he has signed...but we will have to see..

Bell Visit Extends to Wednesday | Philadelphia Daily News | 03/16/2010

voodooido 03-16-2010 03:14 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles? - No Announcement made yet
 
What is his tender?

I will miss him but Hamilton is a good rb who can fill in just like bell did.

strato 03-16-2010 03:29 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles? - No Announcement made yet
 
more on the story here


Update: New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell's agent says no contract on table yet with Philadelphia Eagles | - NOLA.com

Speedy Ron 03-16-2010 03:31 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by CantonLegend (Post 213386)
why?


because hes big, plows through the line, and wears the right cleats.

every sound byte they have of bell and coach payton...payton is yelling at him for something. bell must be a bonehead, which may be the reason he disappeared toward the end of the season.

CantonLegend 03-16-2010 03:33 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles? - No Announcement made yet
 
Quote:

Saints give low tender to RB Bell: The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that the Saints have given the 'right of first refusal' tender to RB Mike Bell, the lowest possible tender available to free agents. The Saints can match another team's offer for Bell if they so choose, but they receive no compensation if they opt not to match.
Fantasy Football Mike Bell : FantasyNews.CBSSports.com

if we lose bell we get nothing in return

SmashMouth 03-16-2010 03:52 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles? - No Announcement made yet
 
We have Donaldson on the Practice Squad ... and maybe we can reclaim PJ Hill. Plus who knows who we can pick as UDFA's this year.

B_Dub_Saint 03-16-2010 04:05 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles? - No Announcement made yet
 
Well that blows balls!

Saintswrath 03-16-2010 04:08 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles? - No Announcement made yet
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by CantonLegend (Post 213421)
Fantasy Football Mike Bell : FantasyNews.CBSSports.com

if we lose bell we get nothing in return

Horrible scenario for us, we would look like A-holes to other players in the league and newcomers low-ballin our players after they were directly responsible for us getting Rings.. :-(

stockman311 03-16-2010 04:18 PM

Re: The Ring of the "Bell" began to go faint in NOLA.
 
Filed to ESPN: Saints restricted free-agent RB will sign a one-year, $1.7 million offer sheet with Eagles, according to agent Josh Luchs.

stockman311 03-16-2010 04:18 PM

Re: The Ring of the "Bell" began to go faint in NOLA.
 
Saints will have seven days to match Mike Bell's offer sheet or lose his services to the Eagles.

stockman311 03-16-2010 04:19 PM

Re: The Ring of the "Bell" began to go faint in NOLA.
 
It's pretty much what we have Pierre Thomas locked into next year. I doubt they match, but I have been wrong before. Just not often. ;)

stockman311 03-16-2010 04:22 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles? - No Announcement made yet
 
Filed to ESPN: Saints restricted free-agent RB will sign a one-year, $1.7 million offer sheet with Eagles, according to agent Josh Luchs.

stockman311 03-16-2010 04:24 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles? - No Announcement made yet
 
The Saints could always tell the Eagles, look we are going to match that offer if you don't give up a 7th round draft pick. That's how I would play it. It's only a one year deal.

saintfan 03-16-2010 04:26 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles? - No Announcement made yet
 
I like Bell, but I always thought his size (or lack therof) didn't match his style of running. Just seems like he runs like a pounder but doesn't have the bulk to protect himself from that kinda constant contact.

I could be wrong, but I don't think I'd bring him back at 1.7 per. I think he's the kind of player that spends a lot of time rehabbing.

stockman311 03-16-2010 04:30 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles? - No Announcement made yet
 
Like I said, I don't think the Saints will match, but they should at least TRY to bluff the Eagles into thinking they will match and try to get a 7th rounder out of them. Loomis and Payton have shown what they can do with late round draft picks.

Tobias-Reiper 03-16-2010 04:52 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles? - No Announcement made yet
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Saintswrath (Post 213431)
Horrible scenario for us, we would look like A-holes to other players in the league and newcomers low-ballin our players after they were directly responsible for us getting Rings.. :-(


... emote much?

Bell did well as a role player in the best offense in the NFL. I like Bell, I like the way he runs, but he's not going to make or break the Saints, either on the field, or in the Saints' ability to sign future players.

voodooido 03-16-2010 04:52 PM

Re: Bell Signs with Eagles? - No Announcement made yet
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by B_Dub_Saint (Post 213429)
Well that blows balls!


We could still match it.

Saintswrath 03-16-2010 04:57 PM

Eagles present Bell with an offer.. Saints have a week to match the deal or lose him
 
New Orleans Saints restricted free agent tailback Mike Bell agreed to the terms of an offer sheet with the Philadelphia Eagles, his agent Josh Luchs confirmed. If the Saints want to keep him, they have seven days to match the deal.

It's a one-year deal worth $1.7 million with $500,000 guaranteed, according to a league source. The Saints had offered Bell a one-year qualifying offer worth $1.176 million with no guaranteed money.

New Orleans Saints restricted free agent tailback Mike Bell gets offer sheet from Philadelphia Eagles | - NOLA.com

MatthewT 03-16-2010 06:29 PM

Re: The Ring of the "Bell" began to go faint in NOLA. *updates on bell offer will be posted here*
 
Let him go, the Saints can find a suitable replacement. I like Bell but he is injured just a bit too much.

subguy 03-16-2010 06:34 PM

Re: The Ring of the "Bell" began to go faint in NOLA. *updates on bell offer will be posted here*
 
Honestly I haven't had many issues with what we have done so far(or the lack therein) but this one troubles me a bit. I think for the money he is a good off the bench back. Did Westbrook sign anywhere yet?

iceshack149 03-17-2010 04:47 PM

Re: The Ring of the "Bell" began to go faint in NOLA. *updates on bell offer will be posted here*
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by subguy (Post 213453)
Honestly I haven't had many issues with what we have done so far(or the lack therein) but this one troubles me a bit. I think for the money he is a good off the bench back. Did Westbrook sign anywhere yet?

Give me Bell over Westbrook. Bell would cost less and provide more in my opinion. Westbrook has a lot of miles and adding his new concussion issues to his leg problems he must be avoided. I would be very skeptical if the Saints brought him on board.

I'd rather have Fargas.

VillainAgain 03-17-2010 04:52 PM

Re: The Ring of the "Bell" began to go faint in NOLA. *updates on bell offer will be posted here*
 
I say Forget about Bell as a 3rd RB I'm not payin him that kind of money, I say bring in some UDFA's and give a kid a shot at a dream


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