LeSean McCoy 'would've taken' Le'Veon Bell's reported long-term offer

LeSean McCoy believes Le'Veon Bell isn't helping the running back market by angling for a massive deal.

McCoy spoke to Tyler Dunne of Bleacher Report about how he believes the Pittsburgh Steelers back would have been wise to accept the long-term contract he was reportedly offered this offseason.

"I would've taken it," McCoy said. "I know he talked about changing the market for running backs. That would've changed the market for running backs. Think about it. It's common sense."

Bell was reportedly offered a deal at an average of $12 million per season, with $30 million coming in the first two years, though it's unclear how much guaranteed money that contained. Bell opted to play under the franchise tag of $12.12 million in 2017.

McCoy is in the middle of a five-year, $40-million contract that was recently surpassed by Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman's deal, worth $41.25 million over five years.

Bell is unquestionably one of the NFL's best at his craft due to his versatility, but given the way the majority of organizations value the running back position, it's hard to see him securing something significantly higher than the deal the Steelers reportedly offered.

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