Mike Bell

[Ray Finkle]

Just read that Bell was cut from the Texans....other then being out of game shape and that fumble against Chicago, what did he do to get in the doghouse so quickly?

[broncofan2438]

wow, that was quick

[Broncoman13]

Just read that Bell was cut from the Texans....other then being out of game shape and that fumble against Chicago, what did he do to get in the doghouse so quickly?

Suck at football>???

[BlaK-Argentina]

Do you mean he got cut from the Broncos?

[Rulon Velvet Jones]

Boy, did that guy fall from grace in a hurry.

[Jens1893]

Do you mean he got cut from the Broncos?

We cut him two weeks ago.

[BroncoFanatic]

The PFT version:

TEXANS WAIVE MIKE BELL
Posted by Michael David Smith on August 8, 2008, 1:33 p.m.

Less than two years after he looked like one of the NFL’s most promising young running backs, Mike Bell might not be able to find a job.

Bell, who carried 157 times for 677 yards as a Broncos rookie in 2006, did virtually nothing in 2007, carrying six times for three yards. This year the Broncos waived him, and now, just over a week after he signed with Houston, the Texans have waived him too.

It’s not clear why Bell was let go by the Texans so quickly, although there has been talk that he was out of shape when he showed up in Houston. Texans coach Gary Kubiak hinted that conditioning was an issue after Bell’s first practice, saying, “He looked a lot faster than everyone else to begin with but then he got tired.”

Bell’s running style was well suited to the offense that Kubiak and Broncos coach Mike Shanahan run, so if he can’t make it in Denver or Houston, he may have a hard time making it anywhere.

[Kaylore]

OMG!!1!! bUT h3 h4$ teh 1337 $933D!!!!!!!ROFL!

It would appear Shanahan really didn't "ruin his career" at all. I guess he just had trouble staying conditioned and didn't have the stamina to make in the pros. Maybe he'll catch on somewhere else, but I hope he treasures his time as a Bronco.

[bronco militia]

Kubiak: “He looked a lot faster than everyone else to begin with but then he got tired."

that was his problem here

[telluride]

Poor Mike. He always seemed like a good guy.

[tsiguy96]

i feel bad for him, kind of sucks but thats the NFL.

[Broncojef]

Mike Bell as our starter was a testament to how far we had fallen from our SuperBowl years. Nice guy, good story, should have never been our starting RB.

[bronco militia]

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/5917600.html

[Triplelefthook]

it was my understanding that on top of all these things he complained last year about being "demoted" to FB - voiced his displeasure, rather. THEN when he got the chance as a HB he fumbled at a key moment vs. the Bears, etc etc

[elsid13]

PFT got the story slightly off:

Texans offensive tackle Ephraim Salaam underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left knee and will be out from three to four weeks.
To replace Salaam, the Texans signed veteran free agent offensive tackle Torrin Tucker. They considered Houston native Fred Miller, who played at Baylor before moving to the NFL and playing for the Rams, Titans and Bears.
“Ephraim got up Thursday morning and felt something under his kneecap,” coach Gary Kubiak said today. “He got an MRI, and they did the scope after it. We expect him to be back for the start of the season.”
To clear a spot on the roster for Tucker, running back Mike Bell was placed on waivers.

Meanwhile, general manager Rick Smith said today that the Texans could bring back guard Charles Spencer and sign him to the practice squad. After the Texans waived Spencer in July, Carolina claimed him. The Panthers waived him Thursday, saying he was too out of shape to contribute. “The door’s still open,” Smith said. “We’ve been in contact with him. If he gets in shape, then another chapter in the Charles Spencer story could be written with our team.”

Because offensive tackle Scott Jackson (foot) and guard Fred Weary (leg) also are out, the Texans are still shorthanded in the offensive line.
Rookie Duane Brown and veteran Eric Winston are the starting tackles. Backups Rashad Butler and Brandon Frye will get a lot of playing time in Saturday’s preseason game against Denver.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/5931910.html

[Beantown Bronco]

It’s not clear why Bell was let go by the Texans so quickly, although there has been talk that he was out of shape when he showed up in Houston. Texans coach Gary Kubiak hinted that conditioning was an issue after Bell’s first practice, saying, “He looked a lot faster than everyone else to begin with but then he got tired.”

I'm calling BS on that one. Nobody cuts the fastest RB on their roster just because they're out of shape during the first week in August. It's pretty easy to get back in shape in 4 weeks.....and he'd still be faster than whoever else they had. Something else is going on here.

[azbroncfan]

Where is Footsteps to tell us that he is every bit as good as Marion Barber?

[Ironlung]

I'm calling BS on that one. Nobody cuts the fastest RB on their roster just because they're out of shape during the first week in August. It's pretty easy to get back in shape in 4 weeks.....and he'd still be faster than whoever else they had. Something else is going on here.

If Mike Bell is the fastest RB on your roster, you have problems.

[Dos Rios]

It's clear what the wisest next step is for Mike: working out in the park across the street from Dove Valley.

[Tombstone RJ]

PFT got the story slightly off:

Texans offensive tackle Ephraim Salaam underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left knee and will be out from three to four weeks.
To replace Salaam, the Texans signed veteran free agent offensive tackle Torrin Tucker. They considered Houston native Fred Miller, who played at Baylor before moving to the NFL and playing for the Rams, Titans and Bears.
“Ephraim got up Thursday morning and felt something under his kneecap,” coach Gary Kubiak said today. “He got an MRI, and they did the scope after it. We expect him to be back for the start of the season.”
To clear a spot on the roster for Tucker, running back Mike Bell was placed on waivers.

Meanwhile, general manager Rick Smith said today that the Texans could bring back guard Charles Spencer and sign him to the practice squad. After the Texans waived Spencer in July, Carolina claimed him. The Panthers waived him Thursday, saying he was too out of shape to contribute. “The door’s still open,” Smith said. “We’ve been in contact with him. If he gets in shape, then another chapter in the Charles Spencer story could be written with our team.”

Because offensive tackle Scott Jackson (foot) and guard Fred Weary (leg) also are out, the Texans are still shorthanded in the offensive line.
Rookie Duane Brown and veteran Eric Winston are the starting tackles. Backups Rashad Butler and Brandon Frye will get a lot of playing time in Saturday’s preseason game against Denver.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/5931910.html


What do ya bet Houston is gonna be all over Denver's oline cuts. If I was a guy like Pears, who might be on the bubble, I'd have Houston's number on my speed dial.

[Borks147]

If Torrain goes on IR or Pittman is the suck, Bell will be back.

[TallyBronco]

Where are all the goobers here who thought cutting Bell was further evidence for Shanahan's bad judgment?


Waiting.... waiting.... waiting....

[BlaK-Argentina]

We cut him two weeks ago.

Yeah, I know, but I thought the thread starter had just realized that and was asking what the deal was. Then again... he said Texans so I don't why I thought that. Hilarious!

Ehem, carry on. ^5

[Gcver2ver3]

i never thought mike bell was anything much...

some of the guys on this board were crowning him as the next TD or something...

he was an overachiever with a good attitude(initially) inwhich lack of real talent caught up to him...

nothing more...

[Gcver2ver3]

If Mike Bell is the fastest RB on your roster, you have problems.

your sig rocks...Ha!

[PRBronco]

It's clear what the wisest next step is for Mike: working out in the park across the street from Dove Valley.

Hahaha, so sad.

Go north young Mike! The CFL welcomes you :) Hope you don't mind dropping a couple decimal points off the paycheque though.

[kupesdad]

He has a tweaked hamstring and the Texans didn't have the time to wait for him to heal up. As far as his speed goes, he ran his all time fastest 40 during his tryout. As soon as I talk to him I will let you all know what's up.

[DHallblows]

i never thought mike bell was anything much...

some of the guys on this board were crowning him as the next TD or something...

he was an overachiever with a good attitude(initially) in which lack of real talent caught up to him...

nothing more...

When did that happen? He did well and then wasn't allowed to play the next season. And then moved to a different position. And then cut

[Los Broncos]

Its all because he had to wear #30, bad karma man.

[elsid13]

He has a tweaked hamstring and the Texans didn't have the time to wait for him to heal up. As far as his speed goes, he ran his all time fastest 40 during his tryout. As soon as I talk to him I will let you all know what's up.

Thanks for the real information, Did the Texans tell him to stand by?

[kupesdad]

Thanks for the real information, Did the Texans tell him to stand by?

I'm not sure..I'm waiting for him to call me back. I feel bad for him because he is a great kid. He isn't TD but he doesn't deserve the shiitty posts that some people write..classless :(

[elsid13]

I'm not sure..I'm waiting for him to call me back. I feel bad for him because he is a great kid. He isn't TD but he doesn't deserve the shiitty posts that some people write..classless :(

No he not TD, he very good kid that has great feet in the hole, good body lean and nice acceleration. He needs to work on his lower body strength and and his blocking but he does have a future in the league.

[KipCorrington25]

I liked the kid but he was on borrowed time from day 1.

[Ray Finkle]

I'm not sure..I'm waiting for him to call me back. I feel bad for him because he is a great kid. He isn't TD but he doesn't deserve the shiitty posts that some people write..classless :(

I always liked him....I just really wonder what he did to get sent to Shanny's doghouse so quickly...

I never thought he would be a star. Always saw him as the 3rd back that could come in and give you a solid effort.

[Kaylore]

I'm not sure..I'm waiting for him to call me back. I feel bad for him because he is a great kid. He isn't TD but he doesn't deserve the shiitty posts that some people write..classless :(

I agree. It's not like this is Henry. I think it's ok to be objective about someone's ability without ripping on them as a person. Mike was a good guy and loved being a Bronco. I just don't think it was in the cards for him.

[Wes Mantooth]

It's so funny to me. When we cut guys like M. Bell, someone starts a thread asking if Shanahan is the right coach or not.

[kupesdad]

I always liked him....I just really wonder what he did to get sent to Shanny's doghouse so quickly...

I never thought he would be a star. Always saw him as the 3rd back that could come in and give you a solid effort.

I liked the fact that he always ran downhill. He got into Shanny's doghouse by being a bit resistant to playing FB and then the fumble in Chicago kind of sealed the deal. In his defense, he got effing HAMMERED on the play... but his job is to protect the ball. Good luck Michael, and see you next summer so I can school you at fishing:strong:

[Broncojef]

If Torrain goes on IR or Pittman is the suck, Bell will be back.

And we will be sub .500 again. I love pulling for the underdog but his skills don't translate to a starting NFL back even behind a good blocking corp. Just be happy he's gone and better talent is on our roster.

[sixtimeseight]

Where is Footsteps to tell us that he is every bit as good as Marion Barber?

Where is half of this message board circa 2006 to tell us that he is the next TD?

[Orange_Beard]

seemed like a real cool guy, I met him one time in Denver, strangely it was at a health club.

[tsiguy96]

i dont know why some of you are being so disrespectful to him. its ****ing pathetic actually. must be hard to talk about how physically inferior others are when sitting with a beer balanced on your belly behind the computer.

[broncogary]

i dont know why some of you are being so disrespectful to him. its ****ing pathetic actually. must be hard to talk about how physically inferior others are when sitting with a beer balanced on your belly behind the computer.

It may be for you, but its not for the rest of us. Ha!

[DHallblows]

And we will be sub .500 again. I love pulling for the underdog but his skills don't translate to a starting NFL back even behind a good blocking corp. Just be happy he's gone and better talent is on our roster.

Seriously? You think having Bell as our number 3 RB would translate to a sub .500 season? Think next time before you post