It’s been almost a week since Le’Veon Bell took on Steelers fans by insinuating they are against him because they don’t think he should be compensated at twice-the-going-rate for NFL running backs. It didn’t bother me at the time. It really bothers me now, although I’m going to stop far short of calling for his release the way so many in town are.
In case you missed Bell’s Twitter post Thursday:
it’s so hard to be a hero in a city that paints youu out to be the villain.. pic.twitter.com/TBFAHTQJcm
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) March 29, 2018
I since have reached three conclusions.