The Jets’ price isn’t right for Le’Veon Bell.
The All-Pro running back, who threatened to sit out the 2018 season or turn his back on the NFL if the Steelers try to franchise tag him, shot down a Long Island fan’s eight-figure proposition on behalf of Gang Green.
“I speak on behalf of the New York Jets, well give you $60 million in cash if you come play for us,” Erich Sternkopf tweeted Wednesday afternoon, to which Bell replied, “🙄 that ain’t enough to come run with the Jets…”
Standout young safety Jamal Adams quickly weighed in, promising the Jets — who have about $100 million to spend — will be the surprise of the NFL next year.
Before the Steelers were upset 45-42 by the Jaguars in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, Bell expressed that he wanted his team — or a team — to value his worth.
“Just get the numbers straight, exactly where we want them. I’m not going to settle for anything,” Bell told ESPN last month. “I know what I do and what I bring to the table. I’m not going out here getting the ball 400 times if I’m not getting what I feel I’m valued at.”
Bell, 25, made $12.1 million this season playing under the franchise tag. Despite being in the prime of his career, bidding the league farewell isn’t off the table.
“I’ve made a lot of money, I’m happy where I’m at, I’ve got a good family — I don’t really need to play football,” Bell said. “Right now, I’m just kind of doing it because I love it. Now, I’ve done everything but own a Super Bowl …”