The Jets’ price isn’t right for Le’Veon Bell.
The All-Pro running back, who threatened to sit out the 2018 season or turn his back on the NFL if the Steelers try to franchise tag him, shot down a Long Island fan’s eight-figure proposition on behalf of Gang Green.
“I speak on behalf of the New York Jets, well give you $60 million in cash if you come play for us,” Erich Sternkopf tweeted Wednesday afternoon, to which Bell replied, “🙄 that ain’t enough to come run with the Jets…”
Standout young safety Jamal Adams quickly weighed in, promising the Jets — who have about $100 million to spend — will be the surprise of the NFL next year.
Woah big dawg. Show some luv. We will be the talk of the league this coming year. How much you need? Let me run to the bank. I gotcha my boy. Haha #DontSleephttps://t.co/HZYBvh2Mc3
— Jamal Adams (@Prez) February 1, 2018
Before the Steelers were upset 45-42 by the Jaguars in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, Bell expressed that he wanted his team — or a team — to value his worth.
“Just get the numbers straight, exactly where we want them. I’m not going to settle for anything,” Bell told ESPN last month. “I know what I do and what I bring to the table. I’m not going out here getting the ball 400 times if I’m not getting what I feel I’m valued at.”
Bell, 25, made $12.1 million this season playing under the franchise tag. Despite being in the prime of his career, bidding the league farewell isn’t off the table.
“I’ve made a lot of money, I’m happy where I’m at, I’ve got a good family — I don’t really need to play football,” Bell said. “Right now, I’m just kind of doing it because I love it. Now, I’ve done everything but own a Super Bowl …”
