The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... The Steelers are committed to Bell as their feature back -- as they should be -- and the former second-round draft pick will get the majority of the carries assuming he builds on a stellar rookie campaign.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
While newcomer LeGarrette Blount provides the Steelers
much-needed insurance behind Bell, the plan is still having the second-year man handle the bulk of the workload. As ESPN.com's Scott Brown suggests, what Blount gives the team is options. "With another ball-carrier who packs a punch," Brown wrote, "the Steelers can reduce some of the wear and tear on Bell by incorporating Blount into the running game." That could prolong Bell’s career, and in the short-term it would allow the Steelers to wear down defenses by hammering them with two big running backs. But fantasy football owners should expect Bell to be plenty busy.
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