Leveon Bell-sell high? (1 Viewer)

[Interseptopus]

You mean, like if he got suspended for another drug related offense in a contract year? 

He is a FA this offseason. PIT will resign him. They will likely put wording into the contract that protects them in the case that he is suspended. He has it in black and white how much money it will cost him if he is suspended. That's enough motivation. And if it's not, then so be it. But the guy is so good, such a difference maker in fantasy I don't know how anyone sees the risk outweighing the reward. 

He was suspended this year from last year's incident. He didn't misbehave and have a suspension in a contract year. I think I see the point you're trying to make and it's not a valid one. 

 

[Interseptopus]

Maybe I should have clarified. I don't consider Bell a greater injury risk vs. the typical back. Given that he has already had some suspensions, I would consider him at greater risk of suspension. I already said as a Bell owner I would have to be fooored by an offer to trade him. But I would trade pretty much anyone if someone offered a king's ransom. 

Yeah I think we are on similar ground then

 

[Interseptopus]

Tell Ricky Williams that.  Tell Josh Gordon.  Look at what Manziel has done to himself.  History says that a drug issue can be tough to overcome and money lost just may not be enough.

You're right... drugs are wicked crazy and can make you do irrational things. Bell doesn't' come across as a pot head like Ricky Williams, Gordon, or a party crazy person like Manziel. He's not a model NFL athlete by any means. I hope he chooses the right path for him professionally and health wise. I wouldn't put him in the same category as Gordon however. Although he's one test away from being right there with him... 

 

[BoltBacker]

He is a FA this offseason. PIT will resign him. They will likely put wording into the contract that protects them in the case that he is suspended. He has it in black and white how much money it will cost him if he is suspended. That's enough motivation. And if it's not, then so be it. But the guy is so good, such a difference maker in fantasy I don't know how anyone sees the risk outweighing the reward. 

He was suspended this year from last year's incident. He didn't misbehave and have a suspension in a contract year. I think I see the point you're trying to make and it's not a valid one. 

You make it sound like he got suspended for missing A TEST. That is simply a lie or mistake on your part.

He got suspended for missing THREE TESTS:

- The first missed test took place in December 2015 and cost him $25,000. It's worth noting his season had already ended because of.... surprise, an injury. 

- The second missed test took place in January of 2016. That missed test costs him two game checks. 

- The third missed test took place in April of 2016. That is the one that made him miss games.

I consider 2016 a contract year. He missed two of his three drug tests in 2016, although I'd argue his 2015 season had ended before all three drug tests he missed. If any point in this discussion isn't a valid one I'd say it's the person arguing his future actions will be based on costing himself money when his past actions have shown that losing money hasn't resulted in professional behavior on his part. It's already been in black and white how much he would lose by missing a drug test and he has shown he still just doesn't seem to care all that much. But I guess he's learned his lesson since it's been months since he expected to be above the rules because he changed his phone number, or he overslept, or his dog ate his homework, or whatever excuse he can think up next. 

 

[Interseptopus]

st missed test took place in December 2015 and cost him $25,000. It's worth noting his season had already ended because of.... surprise, an injury. 

- The second missed test took place in January of 2016. That missed test costs him two game checks. 

- The third missed test took place in April of 2016. That is the one that made him miss games.

I consider 2016 a contract year. He missed two of his three drug tests in 2016, although I'd argue his 2015 season had ended before all three drug tests he missed. If any point in this discussion isn't a valid one I'd say it's the person arguing his future actions will be based on costing himself money when his past actions have shown that losing money hasn't resulted in professional behavior on his part. It's already been in black and white how much he would lose by missing a drug test and he has shown he still just doesn't seem to care all that much. But I guess he's learned his lesson since it's been months since he expected to be above the rules because he changed his phone number, or he overslept, or his dog ate his homework, or whatever excuse he can think up next. 

I was under the impression it was 1 test during the 15 season, which wouldn't be in a contract year. I obviously didn't know what I was talking about. 

Yes, that is a little more of a concern. Especially since he had missed 2 previously he should have went to the third. Not good behavior for a guy, yes, going into a contract year. I would say I agree... this behavior isn't real good since he knew if he missed 3rd a test he'd be suspended and miss some games, when he is trying to get a contract. 

I think I am giving him too much credit... the league is full of guys who just don't get it; stay clean and go to your drug tests and don't get in trouble and you get millions. Spend those millions wisely and you will have it the rest of your life. Seems like 80% of the league doesn't get it. 

And they said "PlayMakers" wasn't realistic.... 

 

[Anarchy99]

That's one thing the public sometimes really doesn't always grasp. Once players start getting suspended, they are past the point of saying it was a one time thing, they got a single false reading, etc. IMO, that should be viewed as a red flag, as they are certainly more apt to get suspended again (and for longer) than someone that has never been dinged with a PED or drug suspension. For me that probably isn't a deal breaker, but you have no one to blame if that player ends up missing 4 or 10 games.