Why does everyone hate Mike Bell?

Rugby Saint II · 02-24-2010, 02:55 PM

I don't think we need to be looking too strongly at Hamilton. He was cut and made the practice squad and moved up only when we needed another back. Don't get me wrong..... I've been pulling for Hamilton since he first came to the team. I'm just thinking that if Bell was injured the last half of the season then he may have more to offer.

FireVenturi · 02-24-2010, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by B005TED

I don't hate Bell, but in the Superbowl he did not listen. Peyton told the guys to wear cleats during the warm-ups and he did not, that is why he fell. Peyton was just pissed at him, I guess that's why he didn't play after that. I mean it's only the biggest game of the season and hecould of scored a touchdown onthat play if he wore them IMO.

I agree, that didnt cost us the game, but it could have.

SAINT_MICHAEL · 02-24-2010, 04:43 PM

Considering Bush, Thomas, and Bell all missed games with an injury last season, I think we would do well to bring in a RB through a mid draft pick. Youth, fresh hunger, and fresh legs would be a good thing.

homerj07 · 02-24-2010, 08:38 PM

Bell does need to be a better blocker - I agree.

Bell is well suited to be a running AND blocking FB (Ironhead comes to mind - damn do I miss him) BUT - Bell doesn't want to be a FB. That hurts his value to us.

B_Dub_Saint · 02-24-2010, 09:23 PM

I hate my face

QBREES9 · 02-25-2010, 12:48 AM

No hate here, a very good player for the Saints.

saintsfan1976 · 02-25-2010, 08:35 AM

Hate - not the right word.

Upgrade. That's what we should be looking to do. If we can't then he stays.

foreverfan · 02-25-2010, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by B_Dub_Saint

I hate my face

Please don't follow SkyMike's avatar lead...

saintsfan1976 · 02-25-2010, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by B_Dub_Saint

I hate my face

Is that a picture of David Patten dreaming of catching a TD in the Superbowl??

mikesaintfan · 02-25-2010, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by lynwood

I think when Bell is in it's going to be a run play. You dodn't see him catching passes or pass blocking. Maybe he isn't as verstile as PT and Bush? We still have Hamilton as well. I think it's all going to come down to $$$. We can keep Hamilton cheaper and probably get the same production. No hate on Bell, just business.

agreed...imo that is part of why his production dropped...teams saw that it would be a run play and could key on him

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Why does everyone hate Mike Bell? I don't think we need to be looking too strongly at Hamilton. He was cut and made the practice squad and moved up only when we needed another back. Don't get me wrong..... I've been pulling for Hamilton since he first came to the team. I'm just thinking that if Bell was injured the last half of the season then he may have more to offer.

02-24-2010, 03:55 PM	#12
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	Re: Why does everyone hate Mike Bell? Originally Posted by B005TED I don't hate Bell, but in the Superbowl he did not listen. Peyton told the guys to wear cleats during the warm-ups and he did not, that is why he fell. Peyton was just pissed at him, I guess that's why he didn't play after that. I mean it's only the biggest game of the season and hecould of scored a touchdown onthat play if he wore them IMO. I agree, that didnt cost us the game, but it could have.

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02-25-2010, 12:15 PM	#20
mikesaintfan 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 1,070	Re: Why does everyone hate Mike Bell? Originally Posted by lynwood I think when Bell is in it's going to be a run play. You dodn't see him catching passes or pass blocking. Maybe he isn't as verstile as PT and Bush? We still have Hamilton as well. I think it's all going to come down to $$$. We can keep Hamilton cheaper and probably get the same production. No hate on Bell, just business. agreed...imo that is part of why his production dropped...teams saw that it would be a run play and could key on him