After sitting out the entire 2018 season due to a contract dispute with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell certainly developed his share of detractors. Critics of Bell labeled him a selfish player who put his own needs ahead of his team.
Heading into his first season with the Jets, Bell is ready to put those doubts to rest.
Speaking just days into training camp, Bell made it clear that he values team success over his own need to have the ball in his hands (via team reporter Ethan Greenberg):
If I have 19 touches and we win the Super Bowl, do you think I care?