Is Bell a lock to play again this season? If so, likely spot

I think it's close to 50-50 Bell doesn't play again this year. However if he does, I do agree with you Arizona is one of the few teams that make some sense. Because he is a very good pass catcher he should fit in well, but the fact that he's also a good between-the-tackles runner, that's where Arizona might realize the most value from his addition. Drake has not performed well thus far in that area, and Edmonds, like Drake, is more of a get-the-ball-to-him in space kind of player.

I really disagree with you on the Rams. Darrell Henderson does everything that Bell does, is younger, and he's good enough. Brown, likewise, is a good, fundamental running back, albeit with a low ceiling, but an underrated feature of Brown is his pass-blocking ability. Akers, on the other hand, is the explosive back with the upside whom McVay has already indicated he wants to get more involved. I don't see Bell fitting in there, especially since those players seem to have bought in to their roles, where Bell hasn't at all shown himself to be a team player.

The other teams I think could take a flyer on him are the Seahawks, Texans, and the Chargers, with the Ekeler injury.

I'll have to now add in the Broncos, with Gordon's DUI, depending on what they are going to do in that situation. But I think that's the market for him. The Rams, no, I really don't think he's a good fit at all there.

Make the most sense to me.

and I am receiving a Jets salary and am not in debt, I'd take a vacation, train, and wait for a playoffs team to need me.

should be all over him. Brady loves pass catching RBs.

Denver.

In comment 15008778 allstarjim said:

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I think it's close to 50-50 Bell doesn't play again this year. However if he does, I do agree with you Arizona is one of the few teams that make some sense. Because he is a very good pass catcher he should fit in well, but the fact that he's also a good between-the-tackles runner, that's where Arizona might realize the most value from his addition. Drake has not performed well thus far in that area, and Edmonds, like Drake, is more of a get-the-ball-to-him in space kind of player. I really disagree with you on the Rams. Darrell Henderson does everything that Bell does, is younger, and he's good enough. Brown, likewise, is a good, fundamental running back, albeit with a low ceiling, but an underrated feature of Brown is his pass-blocking ability. Akers, on the other hand, is the explosive back with the upside whom McVay has already indicated he wants to get more involved. I don't see Bell fitting in there, especially since those players seem to have bought in to their roles, where Bell hasn't at all shown himself to be a team player. The other teams I think could take a flyer on him are the Seahawks, Texans, and the Chargers, with the Ekeler injury. I'll have to now add in the Broncos, with Gordon's DUI, depending on what they are going to do in that situation. But I think that's the market for him. The Rams, no, I really don't think he's a good fit at all there.

Don’t see him as a Carroll type player and no way does he play for a non competitive team, which includes the Texans who are not making the playoffs. Zero chance.

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should be all over him. Brady loves pass catching RBs.

They have Ron Jones whom the coach loves

I hope it's the Bears. He can step in as the pass-catching RB right away with Cohen out for the year, and slowly take the job from Montogomery. Montgomery is an average back IMO.
The Cards would be interesting. I read the RB coach was his RB coach in PIT, so they'd at least have a decent plan on how to use him.

In comment 15008815 NJBlueTuna said:

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In comment 15008778 allstarjim said: Quote: I think it's close to 50-50 Bell doesn't play again this year. However if he does, I do agree with you Arizona is one of the few teams that make some sense. Because he is a very good pass catcher he should fit in well, but the fact that he's also a good between-the-tackles runner, that's where Arizona might realize the most value from his addition. Drake has not performed well thus far in that area, and Edmonds, like Drake, is more of a get-the-ball-to-him in space kind of player. I really disagree with you on the Rams. Darrell Henderson does everything that Bell does, is younger, and he's good enough. Brown, likewise, is a good, fundamental running back, albeit with a low ceiling, but an underrated feature of Brown is his pass-blocking ability. Akers, on the other hand, is the explosive back with the upside whom McVay has already indicated he wants to get more involved. I don't see Bell fitting in there, especially since those players seem to have bought in to their roles, where Bell hasn't at all shown himself to be a team player. The other teams I think could take a flyer on him are the Seahawks, Texans, and the Chargers, with the Ekeler injury. I'll have to now add in the Broncos, with Gordon's DUI, depending on what they are going to do in that situation. But I think that's the market for him. The Rams, no, I really don't think he's a good fit at all there. Don’t see him as a Carroll type player and no way does he play for a non competitive team, which includes the Texans who are not making the playoffs. Zero chance.

Carroll has repeatedly taken chances on talented players with problems. That's why I included them. I mean, if Carroll signs Josh Gordon, he'll sign anyone he thinks will give them an edge, despite some undesirable traits, and I think it's because he knows he has a penultimate leader at QB who is adept at getting people on the same page. And if that doesn't happen, you're out.

In comment 15008823 allstarjim said:

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In comment 15008815 NJBlueTuna said: Quote: In comment 15008778 allstarjim said: Quote: I think it's close to 50-50 Bell doesn't play again this year. However if he does, I do agree with you Arizona is one of the few teams that make some sense. Because he is a very good pass catcher he should fit in well, but the fact that he's also a good between-the-tackles runner, that's where Arizona might realize the most value from his addition. Drake has not performed well thus far in that area, and Edmonds, like Drake, is more of a get-the-ball-to-him in space kind of player. I really disagree with you on the Rams. Darrell Henderson does everything that Bell does, is younger, and he's good enough. Brown, likewise, is a good, fundamental running back, albeit with a low ceiling, but an underrated feature of Brown is his pass-blocking ability. Akers, on the other hand, is the explosive back with the upside whom McVay has already indicated he wants to get more involved. I don't see Bell fitting in there, especially since those players seem to have bought in to their roles, where Bell hasn't at all shown himself to be a team player. The other teams I think could take a flyer on him are the Seahawks, Texans, and the Chargers, with the Ekeler injury. I'll have to now add in the Broncos, with Gordon's DUI, depending on what they are going to do in that situation. But I think that's the market for him. The Rams, no, I really don't think he's a good fit at all there. Don’t see him as a Carroll type player and no way does he play for a non competitive team, which includes the Texans who are not making the playoffs. Zero chance. Carroll has repeatedly taken chances on talented players with problems. That's why I included them. I mean, if Carroll signs Josh Gordon, he'll sign anyone he thinks will give them an edge, despite some undesirable traits, and I think it's because he knows he has a penultimate leader at QB who is adept at getting people on the same page. And if that doesn't happen, you're out.

Gordon has his demons but wanted to play football. Bell quit on his team...TWICE....involving 2 separate teams.

And your reasoning is why I believe there's just as good of odds as NOBODY bringing him in.

That said, Gordon is hardly the only example of questionable characters and problem children that Carroll has brought in.

Carroll isn't dissuaded by the kinds of problems that teams like the Giants, who are much more conservative, stay away from as a rule.

And your reasoning is why I believe there's just as good of odds as NOBODY bringing him in.

That said, Gordon is hardly the only example of questionable characters and problem children that Carroll has brought in.

Carroll isn't dissuaded by the kinds of problems that teams like the Giants, who are much more conservative, stay away from as a rule.

Bears
Raiders (gruden loves toys)
Dolphins
Seahawks

The way that team is structured cap wise they have a 2 yr window. It’s SB or bust. They have a good offense. Bell could play for the minimum if needed.

there's a coach or GM out there that thinks he won't be a pain in the ass for them. He'll get signed. Might even play well, until he becomes a pain in the ass again.

as he hasn't been productive since 2017. He needs to go somewhere and re-establish himself as a RB who can add value to an offense and be worth paying for next season and beyond.

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I hope it's the Bears. He can step in as the pass-catching RB right away with Cohen out for the year, and slowly take the job from Montogomery. Montgomery is an average back IMO. The Cards would be interesting. I read the RB coach was his RB coach in PIT, so they'd at least have a decent plan on how to use him.

Bell at this stage is less than average.

is one of the only reasons Chicago won that game against Tampa. He's good. Their OL is less than desirable.

This is a player that I think could thrive under Carrol.

Buffalo Bills yet.

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Buffalo Bills yet.

Singeltary is good although the titans stuffed him. The team is also really high on Morris, the rookie rb

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