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re: Will Bell's running style spread?

Posted on 1/16/17 at 9:20 am to
Posted by castorinho
13623 posts
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 1/16/17 at 9:20 am to
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Would he be better by just hitting the hole quicker?
maybe on 3rd and 1, but why change something that's obviously working?
Posted by ShoeBang
Member since May 2012
21141 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 9:23 am to
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Could Bell's running style work with other backs or is he just a fluke?


He seems to be a perfect fit. If he leaves PIT, chances are small he continues the success, at least at this level of success anyway.

As far as coaches teaching this style, they'd have to be able to evaluate the talent at the high school level and have the O-Line to make it happen.

The vision, patience, burst speed and strength he has is a rare mixture. Take away one of those elements and he literally cannot play like this anymore
Posted by BilJ
Member since Sep 2003
160418 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 9:25 am to
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It's really astonishing how he's transformed himself both physically and stylistically.

He looks as lean as a wr and he was a hoss at msu.


this....hell even in his rookie year he was more of a plodder
Posted by YeahYeah
Member since Jun 2016
2248 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 10:05 am to
His vision and ability to breakdown what he's seeing is freakish. Couple that with his elite athletic ability and you have a back who can be patient.

ETA: Barry Sanders is the only back with better vision than Bell
This post was edited on 1/16/17 at 10:07 am
Posted by CBandits82
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Member since May 2012
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Posted on 1/16/17 at 10:07 am to
No, the talent you need to have to do that is off the charts.

Bell is special.

No one else can really do what he does.
Posted by Vegas Eddie
The Quad
Member since Dec 2013
6024 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 10:20 am to
No

The whole thing is over blown
Posted by crewdepoo
Hogwarts
Member since Jan 2015
10506 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 10:26 am to
David Johnson runs similar. Definitely the way to go if you wanna last these days. The days of going full speed through every hole and getting the shite knocked out of you are over if you want to start the whole year
Posted by tzimme4
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
30091 posts
Posted on 1/16/17 at 10:37 am to
The Steelers run a ton of counter runs. More than any other team which also help him.
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