In the latest episode of the BTSC ‘Think Tank’ I ponder the question whether the running back position in the National Football League is depreciating. Pittsburgh Steelers fans know about this debate all too well after Le’Veon Bell’s franchise tag contract situations.
Bell, the most complete back in the NFL at the time, wanted to be paid not just as a top running back, but also as a No. 2 wide receiver due to this tremendous ability to catch the football.
These issues eventually resulted in Bell refusing to sign his franchise tag, sitting out the entire 2018 season, and leaving for the New York Jets via free agency prior to the 2019 season.