Redskins rookie Derrius Guice is standing up for a fellow running back.
Guice weighed in on Le’Veon Bell’s contract dispute with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, tweeting he “can’t believe” some of the reactions from fans.
Seeing what Leveon Bell is going through with the fans makes me sad.. y’all are suppose to be supportive through it all. Can’t believe what I’m seeing. But when he’s getting first downs and touchdowns it’s a different story. Now since he’s having contract problems he’s “greedy”
— 2️⃣9️⃣ (@DhaSickest) July 16, 2018
He’s been the best RB in the league for years.. not top 5 for no reason..
— 2️⃣9️⃣ (@DhaSickest) July 16, 2018
On Monday, Bell and the Steelers failed to reach a long-term agreement before the league’s 4 p.m. deadline for players who are on the franchise tag to receive an extension.
Bell, on his second straight tag, will make $14.5 million in 2018. His agent told ESPN that Bell’s “intention was to retire as a Steeler. But now that there’s no deal, the practical reality is, this now likely will be Le’Veon’s last season as a Steeler.”
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Bell turned down an offer with an average salary of $15 million.
Fans blasted Bell on Twitter:
They offered you STILL THE LARGEST RB CONTRACT AND YOU STILL TURNED IT DOWN WTF IS YOUR PROBLEM THE STEELERS ARE TRYING TO MAKE THE TEAM BETTER AS WELL
— Mason Mudron (@MasonMudron0) July 16, 2018
I hope they don’t let you take a single snap this year personally…
— Ol’ Brettski (@Waulkatippay) July 16, 2018
You’re unrealistic in your expectations. You want guaranteed money at a position with unguarateed results. You’re hurting your team and your teammates. You’re already paid insanely. Appreciate it and don’t get overly greedy.
— Mole Shunk (@phillysdilbert) July 16, 2018
In response to Guice, a fan tweeted “We support the team not the players we like the players but our loyalty is with Pittsburgh.”
With out the players there is no “team”
— 2️⃣9️⃣ (@DhaSickest) July 16, 2018
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