Runningriot1966 6 Posted September 22, 2014 I have never watched this guy play a game on tv for some reason but this dude is one of the smoothest runners I have seen in awhile. I am impressed and next year this guy will be really high on my draft list. I like how he waits for a hole to open and then cuts to it with a huge burst. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted September 22, 2014 I have never watched this guy play a game on tv for some reason but this dude is one of the smoothest runners I have seen in awhile. I am impressed and next year this guy will be really high on my draft list. I like how he waits for a hole to open and then cuts to it with a huge burst. A little bit of Forte, a little bit of McCoy combined. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted September 22, 2014 It would be nice to see him get fed a little bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuse9 128 Posted September 22, 2014 All I need out of Bell in the second half is about 200 yards and 4-5 TD's. Seems possible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dehaven123 31 Posted September 22, 2014 A little bit of Forte, a little bit of McCoy combined. perfect description Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted September 22, 2014 A little bit of Forte, a little bit of McCoy combined. perfect description Nah, he lacks their break away speed, as was evident on that 81 yard scamper. He is a stud though....let there be no doubt. Great value, as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboyz 2 Posted September 22, 2014 Yeah I never saw him last year, but watched a couple preseason games this year, wow this guy was flashing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted September 22, 2014 Nah, he lacks their break away speed, as was evident on that 81 yard scamper. He is a stud though....let there be no doubt. Great value, as well. 81 yards is a looooong way to go, when a CB has an angle he is going to eventually catch you. Not like he was caught from behind. To go 81 yards you have to have breakaway speed of some kind right? So what you are saying is Forte and Shaddy never get caught cause they are so fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuse9 128 Posted September 22, 2014 Nah, he lacks their break away speed, as was evident on that 81 yard scamper. He is a stud though....let there be no doubt. Great value, as well. McCoy had 20 rushes for 22 yards today. He couldn't even break away from his OLine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dehaven123 31 Posted September 22, 2014 Nah, he lacks their break away speed, as was evident on that 81 yard scamper. He is a stud though....let there be no doubt. Great value, as well. sorry man, when i think of breakaway speed, forte and shady dont immediately come to mind. i think murf is spot on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted September 22, 2014 sorry man, when i think of breakaway speed, forte and shady dont immediately come to mind. i think murf is spot on. Have you really not seen either one of them two get behind the defense like Bell did while ago. They are gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted September 22, 2014 sorry man, when i think of breakaway speed, forte and shady dont immediately come to mind. i think murf is spot on. Shady yes, forte no. Can't say McCoy doesn't have breakaway speed, he showed it last year. Not quite AP 5th gear but he can def come close. Ap and shady take bells 80yd run to the house. CJ2K (at least that year) takes it to the house while high stepping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted September 22, 2014 I am saying he is a mixture of the 2 styles of running of Forte and Shaddy, never said he was as fast as AP and CJ2K or Fast Willie or Reggie Bush. However, how many fricking 81 yard runs have there been this season by a RB? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuse9 128 Posted September 22, 2014 Bell is about to bust a 90+ TD to shut up you doubters!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted September 22, 2014 Let's just say that he is Bell......and he is friggin' good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dehaven123 31 Posted September 22, 2014 Have you really not seen either one of them two get behind the defense like Bell did while ago. They are gone. a lot of guys top out on a long run and slow a little in the 4th qtr on an 81 yard romp. im not saying he's faster, just that their gm speeds are comparable. i dont think the mix of attributes in the players murf offered had a lot to do w/ comparing speed anyway. bell has the same hop step, his lateral agility is very similar to shady. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dehaven123 31 Posted September 22, 2014 Shady yes, forte no. Can't say McCoy doesn't have breakaway speed, he showed it last year. Not quite AP 5th gear but he can def come close. Ap and shady take bells 80yd run to the house. CJ2K (at least that year) takes it to the house while high stepping. im not saying shady aint fast, just saying it aint the first attribute that comes to mind when i think of shady. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted September 22, 2014 I am thrilled to own him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted September 22, 2014 I am thrilled to own him yeah, to think some Steeler fans were crying that they passed on Lacy for Bell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bgal85 2 Posted September 22, 2014 Bell, I just need 3 more points from you to win. Please get the TD here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrG 94 Posted September 22, 2014 Amazing how every fantasy football board was downgrading him before the season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuse9 128 Posted September 22, 2014 ...and Blount scores. I hate fantasy football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted September 22, 2014 ..and Blount steals the TD. Perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted September 22, 2014 Amazing how every fantasy football board was downgrading him before the season mostly cause of the weed and the notion that Blount was going to be RBBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted September 22, 2014 mostly cause of the weed and the notion that Blount was going to be RBBC Well, it kinda is. Blount had over 100 yards and vultured a score......although this was, admittedly, not a typical game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectricBoogaloo 1 Posted September 22, 2014 Bell is smooth...Great hands. Makes a shake and then goes north south. Looks so much lighter than last yr. Quick in space, but not fast. A great pickup in fantasy this yr. Was worried about the Blount situation and held him as insurance to Bell in my dynasty league.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted September 22, 2014 . Was worried about the Blount situation and held him as insurance to Bell Me too. I think Blount is a MUST handcuff for Bell owners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American Chewy 98 Posted September 22, 2014 said it 2 weeks ago....theres going to be a lot of Bell owners winning leagues this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,469 Posted September 22, 2014 I have never watched this guy play a game on tv for some reason but this dude is one of the smoothest runners I have seen in awhile. I am impressed and next year this guy will be really high on my draft list. I like how he waits for a hole to open and then cuts to it with a huge burst. L Bell was really high on my list coming into this season . Just,ask the Stacy lovers . Heh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidSeaCows 99 Posted September 22, 2014 I got cute a few days ago listening to all the Sirius Radio experts saying to "buy low" on Lacey. So I offered the Lacey owner Bell as a straight up trade. He refused it. Something tells me He'll be reoffering back the trade come Tuesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Runningriot1966 6 Posted September 22, 2014 I think you guys are over rating top end speed, I think seeing the hole and having darty quickness is just as important to top running speed. To me this guys is just smooth and we haven't seen the best of him just yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted September 22, 2014 I heard the 81 yd run was the longest by a steeler in 44 years? Is that true? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roroco 75 Posted September 22, 2014 I heard the 81 yd run was the longest by a steeler in 44 years? Is that true? I heard that this morning. I guess the Bus never broke long ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted September 22, 2014 I heard that this morning. I guess the Bus never broke long ones. I'd have guessed that, but FWP? Barry Foster? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swirvenirvin 25 Posted September 22, 2014 Dood was inexcusably dropping to middle 3rd and 4th round in drafts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted September 22, 2014 I think you guys are over rating top end speed, I think seeing the hole and having darty quickness is just as important to top running speed. To me this guys is just smooth and we haven't seen the best of him just yet. I think in another game or 2 he will have a full 16 games under his belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted September 22, 2014 There was one guy on this board that absolutely hates Bell, hated him last year hated him this year, called him pretty much slow with no moves, doesn't translate well to the NFL, this ain't the big 10, I mean over top stuff, not logical or objective He was obsessed with the hatred for him. Wish I could remember who he was or have him step up and admit his blind hatred for the guy messed with his talent evaluation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loki993 0 Posted September 22, 2014 The guy was probably either a Michigan or Ohio State fan. Either way I traded for Bell before this weekend and glad I did....slightly annoying though that Blount does nothing the first 2 weeks and then as soon as get Bell he vultures a touchdown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted September 22, 2014 The guy was probably either a Michigan or Ohio State fan. Either way I traded for Bell before this weekend and glad I did....slightly annoying though that Blount does nothing the first 2 weeks and then as soon as get Bell he vultures a touchdown. Blount vultured a td week 1 also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TD Ryan2 314 Posted September 22, 2014 add me to the impressed group. First time I've watched a full game with him... he passes the eye test. Just because he's calm and patient doesn't mean he's "slow" and in the end, most of the "track stars" don't produce as RBs. I read/hear a lot more about all these players than I ever see - I just don't have time to watch every game/player - and to me both K Benjamin and L Bell passed the eye test. Really, what's the "eye test" you ask? It's when some weekend football fan like me can watch a game and see pretty easily that, "hey this guy looks better than everyone else". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
