He has been suspended (twice) for marijuana-related offenses, and he has been injured. But he has also been, at times, the best running back and one of the most dynamic offensive threats in the NFL. So should the Pittsburgh Steelers commit long term to Le'Veon Bell and buck the trend of going low with RB contracts? ESPN’s AFC North reporters provide their opinions.
Jamison Hensley, ESPN’s Baltimore Ravens reporter: Yes, although the Steelers have a legitimate reason not to do so. Pittsburgh has watched its past top running backs like Willie Parker and Rashard Mendenhall have a shelf life of only five to six years, but Bell is that special exception who deserves that commitment.