So, Bell ain’t coming. I am a little bit surprised, especially given the concussion protocol to their starter, but maybe that is part of why he stayed away. Think of it this way: Bell is guaranteed 25 million on a 1 year deal next year or will get a longer term deal from another team. I think he gets a deal from another team and plays for at least three and up to five more years of quality play. If he played this year, like Earl Thomas and Dez Bryant he might have ended up injured and with no future contract (or at least a reduced contract). Players (ex players especially) and media sound pissed about him doing this, but I feel for the dude. He was franchised once before and played and doing it again all but ensured he would be not only setting a precedent but allowing himself to be used and degraded (again, see: Earl Thomas).
In brighter sports news, the New York Football Giants won their second game of the season. I really enjoyed watching the game. It was as fun as winning with the G-men in the Madden franchise (harder to do than it sounds). They will ride that brief momentum into the upcoming home game against Fitzmagick and the Bucs. I call this a win for the G-men, but I always choose the Giants and can no longer be trusted in that respect. There are bits and pieces of evidence to support my claim. The Bucs rank near the bottom of the league in multiple defensive categories. Add that to the resurgence of the Giants line and I’m saying there’s a chance.