The trickiest NFL contract negotiation of the 2017 is upon us. Starting today the Steelers can use the franchise tag on running back Le’Veon Bell, the first step in the process of attempting to negotiate a long-term deal with their talented multi-purpose back.
Bell’s negotiation will have its challenges because the market for running backs has never been more unstable.
It’s easy to determine market value at quarterback or receiver or most any other position in the NFL. The top five quarterback salaries are within $2.6 million and the top two are separated by only $300,000.