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New York Jets: 3 Potential ways to acquire Le’Veon Bell

By Michael Pallas

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 12: Le'Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 12: Le'Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears awaits the start of play against the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field on September 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Seahawks 24-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears awaits the start of play against the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field on September 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Seahawks 24-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

2. The Bell deal should be treated like the Mack deal

According to Ralph Vacciano of SNY, the Jets had a “competitive offer” sent to the Raiders that could’ve swayed the Raiders to send Khalil Mack to the Big Apple. Let’s be honest with ourselves though. A big part of the reason the Jets “lost” on the deal to land Mack was because the Jets are in the AFC, and the Bears aren’t.

That could be a huge factor in the deal with the Steelers as well as it presents a similar situation. If the Jets, a team on the rise, were to acquire Bell, that’s direct competition for the Steelers in the AFC.

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While getting Bell would be an instant upgrade for the offense, the Jets probably shouldn’t bet the farm on a running back, who may see diminishing return at the backend of any deal he signs in New York. So, put a reasonable offer on the table like they did with the Raiders, and if he goes elsewhere, so be it.

Bell is a great football player, and he’s worth risking some future draft capital for. But for the Jets, the price has to be right for the deal to be made. A Mack-like deal would be too damaging for a team looking to build through the draft. The can’t afford a draft crippling deal for a player that will soon have diminishing return. It’s not worth that risk.

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