Former chiefs and jets running back Le’Veon Bell raised some eyebrows over the weekend with his comments on Andy Reid – and his ex-teammate wouldn’t let it.
Bell had surprisingly harsh words for him Head coach of the Chiefs and commented in an Instagram post « I will never play for Andy Reid again » and « I will retire first ». Kansas City safety bully Mathieu quickly shot back at the 29-year-old running back.
« These guys will blame everyone for their lack of success, » Mathieu said on Twitter. « That way I know I’m built differently. »
Bell signed with the Chiefs in mid-2020 after being released from the Jets on a four-year $ 52.5 million deal for less than two years. As number 2 behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire, he managed only 254 yards and 99 yards in nine games.
It is unclear what led to a possible argument with Reid, but as his comments made the rounds, Bell felt the need to clearing them up on Sunday evening with a series of tweets.
« I said what I said & I have no regrets at all for what I said … for those who have a PERSONAL PROBLEM because of what I said with me that’s fine … you have your right! Just understand that I ALSO HAVE MY RIGHTS, how I feel about MY PERSONAL problem with the guy based on what HE said to me, « tweeted Bell.
Bell added in a second tweet: » I have never said that I didn’t enjoy my time at KC because I loved my time there and it was probably the next dressing room full of players I’ve ever been to … I enjoyed my teammates, the city, food, the fans, like that pretty much everything in KC …
« I’m not going to dig into why I feel the way I do, but I have my right to feel the way I feel … the ONLY thing I change is to comment on how I really feel on social media. ”
Bell, a three-time pro bowler, remains a free agent and has had problems since leaving the Steelers in 2018 – and for an entire season held out because of a contract dispute. In 17 games with the Jets, he averaged 3.3 yards per carry and 50.8 rushing yards per game.
In May, Bell blamed Adam Gase for his failure in New York, saying, « I probably have to for one play defensively minded head coaches instead of those offensively minded gurus … «
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