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it comes to the Steelers and running back Le'Veon Bell Youth Jon Bostic Jersey , as his final reporting deadline for 2018 approaches. And it could be that the Steelers are trying, in not so subtle fashion, to persuade Bell not to show up at all this year.That’s the only way to explain the sudden emergence of a report from NFL Network — owned directly by the league and partially by the Steelers — that Bell would be eligible for the quarterback franchise tender in 2019, regardless of whether he signs his franchise tender in order to get contractual credit for 2018.First, the language of the labor deal supports a plausible argument that, if Bell doesn’t play in 2018, his status would be tolled by a year. Second, the NFL and its teams aren’t in the habit of caving preemptively on plausible arguments that could be made within the confines of a formal grievance. Third, and perhaps most importantly, Bell’s camp was under the clear impression when his regular-season holdout began in September that he had to show up by the Tuesday after Week 10 in order to force the Steelers to use the quarterback franchise tender, if he were tagged again in 2019.So why would the Steelers and/or the league concede this important point now, a week before Bell’s poop-or-get-off-the-pot deadline for 2018? The logical explanation is that the Steelers simply don’t want him to show up, and that this is their way of sending a clear message that, if he doesn’t show up, they won’t apply the franchise tag again in 2019.Of course Youth Javon Hargrave Jersey , if he doesn’t show up, the Steelers and the league wouldn’t be prevented from arguing that the 2018 tender applies in 2019. For now, though, the objective could be to get him to not show up, which would allow the Steelers to save nearly $6 million, to avoid the distractions inherent to bringing Bell back into the fold, and to not permit him to be signed by a team like the Ravens or the Patriots if the Steelers were to rescind the franchise tender, making Bell a free agent.There’s no other reasonable explanation for the league’s decision to use its media platform as a megaphone for the notion that the Steelers, as a practical matter, can’t use the franchise tag on Bell again in 2019. The league isn’t in the business of surrendering potentially valid legal arguments under the CBA, and the league definitely isn’t in the business of permitting its in-house media conglomerate to tip the league’s hand, which is one of the very real benefits of the NFL and its teams owning the media conglomerate that covers the NFL and its teams. It seems that the Steelers simply want Bell to choose not to show up in 2018, and if he believes that he’ll have a straight shot to the open market in March without incurring any injury risk this season, why wouldn’t he?Even if, come February Youth James Conner Jersey , the Steelers tag him again and the NFL argues that the amount is $14.54 million, not the quarterback tender.For more on this, check out Wednesday’s #PFTPM podcast. The Steelers are coming off of a very satisfying victory and, with the bye-week upon us, there’s extra time to savor it. With that win, enticing trade rumors abound, complaining about Vontaze Burfict and the mystery of a certain running-back’s travel plans — my black-and-gold brain is raging like amusement park rapids or a tweener’s hormones. So I feel compelled to pass on the ravings to you. But I must issue a limousine of lament for my transgressions from a week ago and to those I’ve scorned:Disappointed Applebees’ consumersThose who never experienced the glory of stuffing a riblet in their mouthPonch and Jon, Paul and John, but not Zach and ACStating the obvious that Flo from Progressive is annoying, Mike Mitchell gets tons of penalties and that Charlie Sheen enjoys the accompaniment of hookers.My attempt at current events humor and referencing 1982.Failing to include the phrase “it would be well worth it” when suggesting to readers that they download “Far From Over” by Frank Stallone.And now for the latest installment of Random Thoughts From a Black-and-Gold Mind.Bye week is my least-favorite week of the season, but I’m sure the players enjoy their time off. Because there’s no Steelers game this weekend, though, my wife already has my weekend planned. Let’s just say I’d rather be wearing a JuJu Jersey in a dark alley than the hell of Homegoods, yard work and viewing Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga making out and singing in A Star is Born.Speaking of the fourth rendition of the Hollywood classic, there’s no truth to the rumor that No. 25 of Pittsburgh is set to lead in an even-newer version called An Art is Burned.Earlier I referenced Artie Burns. I root for him and praise his high character Authentic Xavier Grimble Jersey , but I worry the defense is only as good as its weakest link. That link (Artie) is decaying faster thana pre-teen’s teeth on Halloween night.Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY SportsI wonder what the Steelers players plan to do with their vacation of sorts. I picture Ben at a pumpkin patch with the family, JuJu splitting the week between stints at Dave and Busters and Chuck E. Cheese and Antonio Brown going furniture shopping.My next submission could be considered in poor taste and rather uncalled for. But I’m curious about what the true consensus is of Steelers fans. I’m not advocating violence, but when it comes to a certain Cincinnati linebacker, it seems the NFL, the organization and Vontaze Burfict are.Ryan Shazier amazes me week-in and week-out. In uniform or not, he’s still an important contributor to the team. Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesThe odds are slim that Patrick Peterson will be made available and would become a Steeler via trade. But I would gladly surrender a 2019 No. 1 and a No. 3 Pick for his services. Steep? Sure. But it could be (if you look at the Steelers’ 2018 draft) equivalent to trading Terrell Edmunds and Chucks Okafor for a better shot at a Super Bowl ring. Who wouldn’t do that?I get the feeling Antonio Brown feels unappreciated by the local media and (to some extent) the fans. I don’t necessarily blame him. The media hounds him and the fans have shown, at the first sign of trouble, they’ll turn on him at a moment’s notice. Something definitely is going on with him. It’s like he’s suddenly losing the joy in his life he’s always displayed. One thing he hasn’t lost, though, is his ability to win a football game. He’s still the most dynamic player in the game and I’m glad he wears my team’s colors.If you aren’t on the Vance McDonald bandwagon yet, it’s getting really full.Do you think that deep down Le’Veon Bell believes he’s a social crusader for change like Colin Kaepernick?Ben Roethlisberger likened James Conner to a bowling ball. That’s a great assessment. Watching him decimate Burfict and Shawn Williams on a single play was more gratifying than eating a bacon burger stuffed with a taco stuffed with a supreme pizza.Conner’s combat-run reminded me of Madonna’s “Material Girl” video when she was jaunting through a sea of men while easily knocking them down. However she was surrounded by a hot pink/red setting that wasn’t anywhere near as tacky as that jungle motif at Paul Brown Stadium.How do I apply for the job of Mike Tomlin’s replay consultant?And finally....I wonder what Dan Turk is doing these days.While you’re all restless over no Steelers action this weekend, remember the wise words of the incomparable Hugh Anthony Cregg III.Don’t need another high song to sing I don’t need a shiny new diamond ring I don’t need to meet nobody else I just need a little time for myself ’cause I’m only human, I’m no machine I need a little loving only you know what I mean Don’t misunderstand me I’m not getting soft All I want is a couple days offTake that for what it’s worth — Go Steelers and Never Stop Shalievin’. Custom New York Jets Jerseys