Bell signed to an offer sheet!! confirmed
 

"For the first time this offseason, a restricted free agent has reached agreement on an offer sheet with another team.

Saints restricted free-agent running back Mike Bell signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, and a league source said it's worth $1.7 million, includes $500,000 guaranteed and could be worth over $2 million if he hits his incentives.

The Saints will have seven days to match the offer sheet. If they decline, Bell becomes Eagles property without Philadelphia having to surrender any draft-choice compensation."

We got seven days to match

Source: RB Mike Bell signs offer sheet with Philadelphia Eagles - ESPN

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I dont see us matching

Re: Bell signed to an offer sheet!! confirmed
 

oops..came in late ...lol

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I don't really care for Bell. He had flashes of talent, in a few games, but seemed to be invisible in the play offs. We used Hamilton in short yardage situations more and he did a great job in my opinion. Let Bell go to Philly. I don't really care.

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i'd hate to see him leave but if it happens im fine with hamilton.. we jsut really need to find a big power back.. maybe in the 3-4th round.. idk thats jsut my opinion..

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Personally I think he started off GREAT, but then just like his days in Denver ... He faded. I'm sure SP noticed this and that's why he won't be wearing a Saints uniform anymore. Plus, I agree ... Hamilton played VERY well when given the opportunity and he comes at a much less expensive price tag.

We won't match and I think it's the right decision. Thanks for the work though Mr. Bell.

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Bye!!

At this point we do not need him & can spend the money other places (a good fullback!)

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he was invisible in the playoffs because he only touched he ball 8 times in 3 games

and the only carry we remember is when he slipped on the goalline...and nobody would even remember that except for the sound bite we've all heard where payton yells at him for wearing the wrong shoes

lets not forget that the kid carried us through the first part of the season and was a consistant short yardage back until late in the year

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Maybe he'll remember to wear the right shoes. Good fortune, Mike Bell.

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I'm not completely sold on Hamilton either. I think it was the Vikings game on short yardage he didn't follow his blocks and tried to stretch it out wide and was tackled for a lost plus in preseason he had some fumbling issues. I would have preferred if we had kept PJ Hill last year. Not sure what I'd do if this was my decision to make.

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There are certain God-given talents that allow a person to advance to the NFL. It is my contention that anybody who has made it to that level has enough talent to beat one guy...whether he jukes him or runs over him.

I also contend that when people like RB, MC, JS, RM, LM, and DH are on the field, it usually equates to a RB having less obstacles to overcome when he does get to touch the ball.

Why am I saying all this? Because I believe that anyone with NFL caliber talent has a shot at succeeding in this offense...so, IMO, Bell is someone who can easily be replaced in the draft by someone like, say...Dexter McCluster. :)

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I think Loomis could very well match the Eagles offer. Here's why.

Rumor is that the contract is $1.7 million, only $500,000 guaranteed. If Loomis matches, he can then offer Bell to the Eagles for trade, for a low round draft choice. If the Eagles balk, Benson is only on the hook for the $500,000, not much in an uncapped year. They could still cut Bell if they wanted to, or elect to keep him, either way.

It looks to me like a win-win situation for the Saints.

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excellent points--

and remember this about Bell:
-he led us in rushing attempts last year
-had 5 TD's compared to PT's 6 (Reggie also had 5)
-had a slightly higher average than Hamilton

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It is a win-win for the Saints, we've pretty much put ourselves in the upper hand in negotiations this season and we're in the perfect scenario with the uncapped season, this is a situation most superbowl teams would love to be in right now..

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AMEN!

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I will be sad to see Bell go. I hope he stays, but if that doesn't happen, I wish him the best of luck in Philly.

Re: Bell signed to an offer sheet!! confirmed
 

The Eagles placed a no-trade clause in Mike Bell's offer sheet, which is expected to keep the Saints from matching.

The no-trade clause precludes the Saints from matching and then shopping Bell back to the Eagles or around the league. New Orleans is also expected to balk at the $500,000 guaranteed in Philly's offer sheet. He'll be an Eagle by next Wednesday, the 24th.

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Re: Bell signed to an offer sheet!! confirmed
 

..that would maybe work if the Eagles were sold on Mike Bell, but a 1-year, 1.7 mil contract with only $500,000 guaranteed for a 26 year-old RB doesn't exactly spell "we most have him!".. heck it doesn't even guarantee Bell will not be cut by the Eagles before the season starts.

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Hey Mike thanks for the help....take care.