Category: Le’Veon Bell

Former Steelers All-Pro RB calls out fans over Mike Tomlin criticism

Former RB Le’Veon Bell defends Mike Tomlin amid rising calls for the Steelers’ head coach to be fired following the team’s Week 12 loss.

In what has resulted in a terrible Pittsburgh Steelers blame game, the team’s Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns has taken a toll on players and fans alike.

While much discussion over who is more directly responsible for the 24-19 loss to Cleveland has resulted in several prominent names being thrown under the bus, such as HC Mike Tomlin, OC Arthur Smith, QB Russell Wilson, and P Corliss Waitman, former Steelers All-Pro RB Le’Veon Bell is sick of hearing it.

This blame game has recently turned into a Tomlin witch hunt, with fans calling for the head coach to be fired. Bell, who spent the majority of his career under Tomlin’s leadership, recently made it clear on social media that any fans calling for the coach’s firing are “not real Steelers fans.”

Out of everything Bell touched on, the truest statement he made is that everyone is clearly overreacting to the Steelers’ Week 12 loss. Within a few weeks, fans will forget this stinging defeat, and the 8-3 Pittsburgh Steelers can prove why the 2024 season will finally lead to a deep playoff run.

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Former Steelers’ RB has 3-word response to Pickens’ Week 7 performance

Former Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell quickly took to social media to remind everyone just how great George Pickens will be under Russell Wilson.

Former Steelers All-Pro RB Le’Veon Bell made headlines this week as he and former Steelers All-Pro WR Antonio Brown attended Pittsburgh’s Week 7 Sunday Night Football game against the New York Jets.

In the buildup to the game, one of the key storylines surrounding the ‘Steel City’ was the controversial quarterback switch initiated by Head Coach Mike Tomlin. While some fans were confused and frustrated by the polarizing decision, Bell stated that Steelers WR George Pickens would look better than ever under the new starting quarterback, Russell Wilson.

After Pickens produced 111 yards and one touchdown on just 5 catches, Bell took to social media to give the Wilson and Steelers doubters a piece of his mind.

His response, while simple, speaks volumes to every Steelers doubter heading into Week 7. While many in the ‘Steel City’ will likely rescind their previous predictions about the team’s future, the new Steelers quarterback, Russell Wilson, would probably respond to doubters with the same three words as Bell: ‘I told you.’

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Antonio Brown arrives in Pittsburgh for Week 7, Le’Veon Bell is next

Announcing last week his plans to return for Week 7’s game, Antonio Brown has touched down in Pittsburgh on Friday, will Bell coming soon.

Last week, former Steelers All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown made headlines as he announced his return to Pittsburgh for Week 7. Speculation ran rampant, but it was later revealed that he and former Steelers teammate, All-Pro RB Le’Veon Bell, would attend Pittsburgh’s Week 7 contest against the New York Jets.

The pair were also present at the game and the Terrible Tailgate in Las Vegas when the Steelers traveled to take on the Raiders in Week 6.

On Friday, AB confirmed his arrival in the ‘Steel City’ on social media, with Bell replying that he too would be next.

The nostalgia and memories the ‘Killer B’s’ created are enough to make any grown Steelers fan emotional, but excitement is in the air as two of the greatest NFL playmakers from the past decade return to root for the team they love. While polarizing, to say the least, it is heartwarming to see the two formerly disgruntled players put aside their differences with the team to return to Pittsburgh.

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Former Steelers All-Pro RB makes prediction on George Pickens’ future

Le’Veon Bell made headlines last week as he attended the Week 6 game in Vegas. He has a bold prediction about Pickens’ future production.

George Pickens has been the limelight as of late for all the wrong reasons.  From drama stemming from inconsistent play a few weeks ago, to maturity issues with media availability, and more recently, ruining Mike Tomlin’s Week 7 ‘super-secret’ quarterback plan.

The news on Russell Wilson’s Week 7 start, that Pickens leaked accidentally, was unsurprising to most fans, as there were subtle hints that Justin Fields was going to be benched.  However, former All-Pro Steelers’ RB Le’Veon Bell believes Wilson will open doorways for Pickens that he hasn’t had before.

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Can anyone truly argue with what Bell is predicting?  From his highlight reel catches, to being one of the most complete receivers in today’s game, Pickens’ talent is undeniable.  Wilson, who has had extremely talented receivers unlock their potential under his signal calling before, should get more out of Pickens’ production than any previous QB has gotten before.

Tune in to watch the duo’s first start together in Week 7, as the Steelers take on the Jets on Sunday Night Football, on October 20th, at 8:20 PM EST.

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Former Steelers’ All-Pro RB and WR confirm Week 7 return

Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown are trying to correct their sour exits from the Steel City by confirming their attendance at Week 7’s game.

The formerly disgruntled pair of Steelers’ All-Pro players, RB Le’Veon Bell and WR Antonio Brown, made headlines last week as they attended Pittsburgh’s Week 6 contest in Las Vegas against the Raiders.  They not only supported their team, they also participated in the ‘Terrible Tailgate‘ with fans.

It appeared that the pair was not quite finished earning back the hearts of the ‘Steel City’ faithful, as Brown had posted on social media that this upcoming weekend he would be returning to Pittsburgh.  While speculation ran rampant as to whether he would attend the game or not, his former teammate Bell seemed to all but confirm the rumors.

 

Are you excited for the return of two-thirds of the ‘Killer Bs’?  The duo created a plethora of memories for the Pittsburgh Steelers and seem to be set on making new moments with fans.  Perhaps a potential reunion with Ben Roethlisberger is too much to ask for, but fans of the these elite players can only dream of such a day to arrive.

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Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown reunite at Week 6’s Terrible Tailgate

Antonio Brown has started his reunion tour one week early, meeting up with his former teammate Le’Veon Bell at Week 6’s Terrible Tailgate.

Nostalgia is in the air for fans who loved the ‘Killer B’ era of Steelers history.  Two out of the three ‘Bs’, Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown, visited Las Vegas this Sunday morning to party with the Terrible Tailgate.

While both former Steelers players have had their issues with the team in the past, it’s heartwarming to see the two talented playmakers, who created so many amazing memories for fans, reconcile their differences and enjoy the energy of Pittsburgh once again.

 

Antonio Brown recently made headlines when he indicated he would be returning to Pittsburgh next weekend.  Could Bell and Brown attend the Week 7 contest, where their former team hosts the New York Jets?

While it may be wishful thinking, fingers should be crossed for a possible reunion of all ‘Killer B’ members, including the legendary Steelers QB, Ben Roethlisberger.

Bell and Brown will be watching their former team attempt to stop their two-game losing streak against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 6, on October 13th, at 4:05 PM EST.

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Former All-Pro Steelers RB upset with the Steelers lack of playmakers

Former Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell speaks out on why Pittsburgh has struggled for two consecutive weeks and blames the lack of playmakers.

After starting off the season 3-0, the Steelers have faced rainy days and dark clouds looming over them for two consecutive weeks.

While fans, players, coaches, and even analysts play the blame game as to why their season has taken such a drastic turn, a familiar face from Pittsburgh’s past seems to have his own opinion on why the Steelers have lost two straight.

Three-time All-Pro, three-time Pro Bowler, and former Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell believes that the ‘Steel City’ needs one more playmaker.

This analysis from the once-great running back is right on the money, but it leaves more questions than answers. How do the Steelers add this playmaker to the roster—free agency, a trade, or perhaps the two-time healthy inactive Roman Wilson?

Bell was a pivotal member of one of the most terrifying offensive trios in NFL history, ‘the Killer B’s’. He is bound to know a thing or two about what it takes to elevate an offense and create opportunities for success.

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Le’Veon Bell re-opens wound of Steelers fans everywhere

Le’Veon Bell re-opened the wound of Steelers fans everywhere with a simple question posed on X.

Horrible, nay atrocious, calls are made in nearly every NFL game of the season. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been on the receiving end of their (un)fair share over the decades (as most fans think about their own teams’). However, one that resurfaces a few times a year is the infamous Jesse James touchdown reversal versus the New England Patriots in 2017.

The play that never happened.

And Le’Veon Bell — obviously seeking mad engagement — re-opened the wound of Steelers fans everywhere with a simple question posed on X early Tuesday morning: “Is this the worst missed call in league history?”

For Steelers fans, it certainly ranks. And considering the pivotal consequences of playoff seeding, it should. With the painful 27-24 loss, the Steelers ceded control of the top seed to the Patriots.

Pittsburgh still had an opportunity to win the game when Ben Roethlisberger tossed a pass targeting Eli Rogers that was deflected and landed in the hands of Patriots safety Duron Harmon.

What do you think? Is the overturned touchdown the worst missed call in Steelers history? Let us know in the comments below.

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Steelers fans push return of Le’Veon Bell after his reaction to Russell Wilson signing

Steelers fans are clamoring for Le’Veon Bell to return to Pittsburgh after he posted reaction to Russell Wilson signing on X.

A prominent former Pittsburgh Steeler reacted to the Russell Wilson news on X this morning: “Russell to Pitt,” Le’Veon Bell posted.

Comments to Bell’s tweet mainly consisted of Steelers fans pushing for his return. “You next,” wrote one fan, and “You coming back big bro?” wrote another.

Bell accumulated 5,336 rushing yards, 2,660 receiving yards and 42 all-purpose touchdowns in the Black and Gold. He last suited up for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021 and played for four teams after his messy and very public 2018 exit from Pittsburgh. Though he played as many years for other teams as he did in Pittsburgh, Bell never came anywhere near the production.

The Steelers former All-Pro didn’t respond to fans urging his return, but he’s made it clear in the past he’d like to return to Pittsburgh.

Last spring, Bell, 32, told the Steel Here podcast that he wants the opportunity to show he’s in the best shape of his life.

Bell returning to the Steelers would make for a great story, and that’s about it. The offense has a good thing going with Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. Too many cooks in the kitchen rarely works out, and it can’t be something Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers even considered.

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Le’Veon Bell finally apologizes to Steelers fans for leaving: ‘I shouldn’t have left’

Le’Veon Bell looks to mend fences with the fanbase he let down.

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During the entirety of the drama between the Pittsburgh Steelers and former running back Le’Veon Bell, the vast majority of fans sided with Bell and were vocal about Bell returning to the team. They blamed the front office for letting Bell leave and unfortunately for Bell, a very promising NFL career nosedived once he did leave.

But now, five seasons later, Bell has finally come around and took to Snapchat to apologize to Steelers fans for leaving and admit he should have never done it.

“I never apologized to the fans for really sitting out or leaving the Steelers. I never apologized. So, I’m gonna say I apologize for leaving the best fans there is in this damn world. I shouldn’t have left. I apologize.”

Bell played the 2017 season on the franchise tag but when the two sides failed to come to an agreement on a contract, sat out the entire 2018 season rather than play on the tag again. Even after that the Pittsburgh front office still made a very fair offer to Bell that he refused. Bell chose to bet on himself and he lost big.

Nevertheless, it is great to see Bell coming around and working his way back into the good graces of Steeler Nation. You can’t change the past and what Bell did cost himself and the Steelers but there’s always time to mend fences and it looks like that’s what Bell is doing.

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