This really is an incredible deal for Oakland, and one of the worst deals ever in NFL history for Pittsburgh. Not only do the basically give away one of the best WRs in the league — and in league history — but they have to suck on his $21million dead cap hit for next year. I mean, it has to be fairly unprecedented with respect to 1.) Giving up a superstar in his prime, 2.) Getting almost no return, 3.) Having ~15% of your salary cap wasted.
Pittsburgh has obviously been a model franchise for a long time, but having Bell sit out last year and losing AB like this this year looks pretty bad, particularly with their window closing with Ben.
Pittsburgh has obviously been a model franchise for a long time, but having Bell sit out last year and losing AB like this this year looks pretty bad, particularly with their window closing with Ben.