Saints make qualifying offer to Mike Bell

biloxi-indian · 03-01-2010, 02:34 PM

The Saints have extended a low tender to restricted free agent Mike Bell.

Though Bell was originally undrafted and would require no draft pick loss to sign away, teams are unlikely to be overly intrigued after his miserable finish to last year. He won't be guaranteed a spot on the Saints in 2010.

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stockman311 · 03-01-2010, 02:35 PM

He may be gone IMHO. Someone will sign him away at that tender level. Another team would not have to give up a draft pick for him. San Diego anyone?

stockman311 · 03-01-2010, 02:36 PM

New Orleans Saints make qualifying offer to restricted free agent tailback Mike Bell | - NOLA.com

st thomas · 03-01-2010, 02:52 PM

AT 26 YEARS OLD AND THE QUALITY OF FREEAGENTS AVAILABLE THIS YEAR BELL WILL REMAIN WITH THE SAINTS IN 2010. HIS ROLL WILL REMAIN THE SAME IF HE STAYS OR GOES. HE WILL NEVER BE A FEATURE BACK AS THEY CALL IT. HE'S JUST TO FAR ALONG IN HIS CAREER TO ESTABLISH HIMSELF AS THE MAN.

Rugby Saint II · 03-01-2010, 09:57 PM

Hopefully he wants to stay and play.

Saintswrath · 03-02-2010, 01:27 AM

Just when we all thought they might let him go and see what other running backs could be brought in; the Saints surprised us yet again.

With only a few days left for NFL teams to make offers to their restricted free agents before they are allowed to test the open market, the Saints have tendered an offer to running back Mike Bell.

Bell was offered the lowest compensation for restricted free agents which is one-year at $1.176 million. The Saints will have the right to match any offers made to Bell by other teams, but they would receive no compensation should he sign elsewhere.

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st thomas · 03-01-2010, 03:00 PM

thats just fine with mike if he does'nt get an offer. he fight his ass off to make the team again, with the right cleats i'm sure lol.

ScottF · 03-01-2010, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by biloxi-indian

The Saints have extended a low tender to restricted free agent Mike Bell.

Though Bell was originally undrafted and would require no draft pick loss to sign away, teams are unlikely to be overly intrigued after his miserable finish to last year. He won't be guaranteed a spot on the Saints in 2010.

the 'undrafted' part doesn't matter, does it? just curious. we tendered PT at 2nd round status and he was undrafted

RockyMountainSaint · 03-01-2010, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

the 'undrafted' part doesn't matter, does it? just curious. we tendered PT at 2nd round status and he was undrafted

Good question Scott. Wish I had the answer but just when I think I have this uncapped year crap figured out, something like this pops up.

QBREES, HELP!!!

MatthewT · 03-01-2010, 06:40 PM

Seriously, I don't see Mike Bell coming back to the Saints, unless there is an injury situation at the position. He did play very well to start the season, but really did not hold up. I know he got injured and that was probably the cause of his decline. I really think Hamilton has pretty much earned the job of short yardage back.

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biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Mike Bell tendered a low tender... The Saints have extended a low tender to restricted free agent Mike Bell. Though Bell was originally undrafted and would require no draft pick loss to sign away, teams are unlikely to be overly intrigued after his miserable finish to last year. He won't be guaranteed a spot on the Saints in 2010. Fantasy Football, Baseball and Basketball - draft guide, news, projections, cheatsheets, depth charts and more. Rotoworld.com

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stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Saints Tender Mike Bell for 1 yr deal at lowest comp level He may be gone IMHO. Someone will sign him away at that tender level. Another team would not have to give up a draft pick for him. San Diego anyone?

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stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: Saints Tender Mike Bell for 1 yr deal at lowest comp level New Orleans Saints make qualifying offer to restricted free agent tailback Mike Bell \| - NOLA.com

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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Saints Tender Mike Bell for 1 yr deal at lowest comp level AT 26 YEARS OLD AND THE QUALITY OF FREEAGENTS AVAILABLE THIS YEAR BELL WILL REMAIN WITH THE SAINTS IN 2010. HIS ROLL WILL REMAIN THE SAME IF HE STAYS OR GOES. HE WILL NEVER BE A FEATURE BACK AS THEY CALL IT. HE'S JUST TO FAR ALONG IN HIS CAREER TO ESTABLISH HIMSELF AS THE MAN.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Re: Saints Tender Mike Bell for 1 yr deal at lowest comp level Hopefully he wants to stay and play.

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Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4	Saints make qualifying offer to Mike Bell (SUPER MERGE!) Just when we all thought they might let him go and see what other running backs could be brought in; the Saints surprised us yet again. With only a few days left for NFL teams to make offers to their restricted free agents before they are allowed to test the open market, the Saints have tendered an offer to running back Mike Bell. Bell was offered the lowest compensation for restricted free agents which is one-year at $1.176 million. The Saints will have the right to match any offers made to Bell by other teams, but they would receive no compensation should he sign elsewhere. [....READ FULL HERE...]
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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Mike Bell tendered a low tender... thats just fine with mike if he does'nt get an offer. he fight his ass off to make the team again, with the right cleats i'm sure lol.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Mike Bell tendered a low tender... Originally Posted by biloxi-indian The Saints have extended a low tender to restricted free agent Mike Bell. Though Bell was originally undrafted and would require no draft pick loss to sign away, teams are unlikely to be overly intrigued after his miserable finish to last year. He won't be guaranteed a spot on the Saints in 2010. the 'undrafted' part doesn't matter, does it? just curious. we tendered PT at 2nd round status and he was undrafted

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RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: Mike Bell tendered a low tender... Originally Posted by ScottF the 'undrafted' part doesn't matter, does it? just curious. we tendered PT at 2nd round status and he was undrafted Good question Scott. Wish I had the answer but just when I think I have this uncapped year crap figured out, something like this pops up. QBREES, HELP!!!

03-01-2010, 06:40 PM	#10
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Mike Bell tendered a low tender... Seriously, I don't see Mike Bell coming back to the Saints, unless there is an injury situation at the position. He did play very well to start the season, but really did not hold up. I know he got injured and that was probably the cause of his decline. I really think Hamilton has pretty much earned the job of short yardage back.