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30 greatest Pittsburgh Steelers of the 2000s

By Tommy Jaggi

PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Safety Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his touchdown with defensive end Brett Keisel against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter of the AFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Safety Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his touchdown with defensive end Brett Keisel against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter of the AFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 24: Le’Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on September 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 24: Le’Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on September 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

15. Le’Veon Bell, RB (2013)

Le’Veon Bell is a player that probably still leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. After failing to let his team know that he wasn’t going to show up to start the year, Bell sat out the entire 2018 season – refusing to play on the franchise tag.

We can certainly question Bell’s motives after what he put the Steelers through and the drama he caused, but whether we like him personally or not, he still deserves a high spot on this list.

Le’Veon Bell was a 3-time Pro Bowler and 2-time All-Pro running back for the Steelers in his first 5 seasons in the league. Bell was never a burner, by any means. However, what he lacked in straight-line speed, he made up for with cunning agility and impressive patience.

In fact, Bell was best known for being the most patient runner in the league. He would wait for a lane to develop and cut through the hole. Bell’s vision was superb at times – which is part of the reason why it was so easy for him to churn out 4-6 yards per carry.

Though Bell was never a home-run threat, he was a consistent runner and an added asset in the passing game. Bell was known for being one of the best receiving backs in the league and has compiled 2,660 receiving yards during his time in Pittsburgh.

Though I am a big believer that a running back is only as good as the guys blocking for him, Bell deserves credit for the plays he made and what he was able to accomplish for the Steelers.

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