Markel Bell

[Shooter McGavin]

I’d be shocked if Fletcher, Bell, and Moten didn’t return

 

[Ironmanfootball]

If Bell returns the OL could look like

Bell, McCoy, portal, Okunloala, Cantwell.

A lot of potential to be great. See if they can do it

 

[htownkidd]

If Bell returns the OL could look like

Bell, McCoy, portal, Okunloala, Cantwell.

McCoy can gtfo.
He should NOT be slated into any spot at all!

 

[The U is back to work]

McCoy can gtfo.
He should NOT be slated into any spot at all!

This. Especially if Bell is back because I don’t love him at guard. I also believe we need an elite center. Our run game needs HELP. Losing Mauigoa and Cooper won’t help.

 

[filmcane]

McCoy can gtfo.
He should NOT be slated into any spot at all!

Yeah, he did have an inordinate amount of penalties it seemed like.

 

[252cane]

I think he benefits from the new Pavia rule, i.e. Juco doesnt count any more against your years so he has more eligibility.

That rule was only for this year so that Pavia could play. Bell is done unless something changes

 

[arizonacane]

If Bell returns the OL could look like

Bell, McCoy, portal, Okunloala, Cantwell.

We have centers on the team right now. Three years in a row of using portal centers does not develop the position.

 

[Essex Cane]

We have centers on the team right now. Three years in a row of using portal centers does not develop the position.

Would like to see Rodriguez get a shot at C

 

[JHallCanes]

We have centers on the team right now. Three years in a row of using portal centers does not develop the position.

Who cares?

If there’s a Matt Lee in the portal you go get him

 

[252cane]

The "Pavia rule"
refers to the ongoing legal challenge by Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia against the NCAA over its rule that counts junior college (JUCO) seasons toward an athlete's four-year NCAA eligibility clock. In December 2024, a federal court granted Pavia a preliminary injunction allowing him to play for an additional season, and the NCAA later implemented a blanket waiver to grant a similar extra year of eligibility to all similarly affected JUCO athletes for the 2025-2026 academic year. Pavia's lawsuit argues this JUCO rule unfairly limits athletes' ability to earn from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) and is preparing to proceed as a class-action suit.

 

[smack99]

Bell coming back would be huge for the OL as it will be a lot of newer and likely younger pieces. The whole right side will be new. The center will be new and likely a transfer guy. Need some kind of experience and familiarity on the OL.

 

[SinisterCane]

If Bells draft grades is between 1st round to high 3rd round then I think he leaves

 

[mirvin88]

Retention? Hasn’t he exhausted eligibility?

JUCO doesn’t count IIRC

 

[DC3]

If Bells draft grades is between 1st round to high 3rd round then I think he leaves

Good thing is his draft grade isn’t close to that so unless he’s ready to make less as a late round/UDFA he will be back next year

 

[mirvin88]

Who cares?

If there’s a Matt Lee in the portal you go get him

I couldn’t care less who we have at what position. If somebody better is available you get them.

 

[Damiencane86]

Would be ideal if he came back as now you have left side solidified with him + Samson. Portal likely again at C then McCoy, Kinsler, and Buchanon compete for the final guard spot while Cantwell claims RT.

 

[TemplarCane]

You can count on one hand the times Beck faced blindside pressure, and you wouldn’t need all five fingers.

Really good season for Bell. He is a priority for retention.

There was a blindside hit/sack yesterday but in all honesty was great blitz call by Pittsburgh and Bell picked up his man.

I hope Bell can be convinced to return. His $NIL package should be increased to make it viable.

 

[SinisterCane]

Never underestimate a players desire to be a professional in the NFL

 

[M3N]

Hopefully we can get Center figured out. Mirabal is struggling to find and develop a center

 

[Gables Cane]

That rule was only for this year so that Pavia could play. Bell is done unless something changes

I believe Pete confirmed a few weeks ago that Bell has another year.