PITTSBURGH -- Le'Veon Bell's extended absence affects the Pittsburgh Steelers' locker room, a general manager who's disappointed and the fantasy football drafter who selected him No. 1 overall.
So, let's take center Maurkice Pouncey at his word that Bell will show up Wednesday. That gives him three practices and a Saturday walk-through to prepare for the season opener against the Cleveland Browns, after nearly eight months away.
How will it all shake out Sunday in FirstEnergy Stadium?
Thanks to thoughts from Steelers players, Bell's routine and the presence of James Conner, let's map this out.