Buzz - Le'Veon Bell is subtweeting Pittsburgh

It's no secret that I hate the Steelers. I hate Pittsburgh and the best thing to come out of that city was Dance Moms and I will die on that hill until the end of time. Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell hasn't been quiet about how he wants a long-term, big-money contract after playing under the franchise tag for the past two seasons. Now he's subtweeting the entire city and I'm so for it.

it’s so hard to be a hero in a city that paints youu out to be the villain.. pic.twitter.com/TBFAHTQJcm

— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) March 29, 2018

Steelers' brass has said that Bell will play in Pittsburgh in 2018, though it seems like he thinks all eyes are on him to be the villain in the situation. While we don't know exactly what the hell he's talking about (most of the time we don't), it's most likely referring to the narrative that Bell is asking for too much money. Bell hasn't yet signed his franchise contract for this season (granting him $14.56 million) as he's holding out for that long-term deal. It wouldn't surprise me if he goes elsewhere in 2019 to a team that's willing to pay him more cash; regardless if he truly deserves it or not isn't up to me. I can't wait for those tweets. Just get him out of my division and we're golden! 

buzz-worthy - 

• Jim Kelly has successful surgery. The Hall of Fame Buffalo Bills quarterback underwent surgery on Wednesday to remove cancer from his jaw and lymph nodes. Kelly was declared cancer-free in 2016, before announcing earlier in March that his oral cancer had returned. #KellyTough
• Odell Beckham told two Rams players he wants to play there, supposedly. Another day, another Beckham rumor.
• Geno Smith is visiting the Seattle Seahawks - as a potential backup for Russell Wilson. Smith tweeted about the Earth being flat a few weeks ago, and Wilson is a certified yahoo, so this is a match made in heaven. 
• Judge issues warrant for Aldon Smith's arrest - again. A bench warrant was put into place after Smith  was a no-show in court on Thursday, for 4 misdemeanors (including domestic violence).
• Rams include male cheerleaders even though the Baltimore Ravens (and probably more teams) have been doing this for years. It's been told to me, rudely from the kind folks on Twitter, that the guys will be doing the same dancing as the chicks do, and less of the stunting that other teams tend to lean towards. I'm down for whatever, good for them.
• Kendall Wright visited the Minnesota Vikings. One of the top remaining free agents, the wide receiver visited Minnesota on Thursday. Wright visited the Chiefs last week. Did not visit the Ravens.
• Some NFL coaches are being patient with the new helmet-to-helmet rule, even though the whole thing is absolute bananas. 
• "I'm going to put my fan hat on, and obviously at some point we have to." - Robert Kraft on if drafting a quarterback is a priority for the New England Patriots.
• The Houston ​Texans and Jadeveon Clowney are making progress towards an extension. Clowney is entering into the final year of his rookie contract, and the Texans' defense could be dynamite if both him and JJ Watt could stay on the field at the same time.
• The Jets have not set up a visit with Sam Darnold, which is probably because he's going to the Cleveland Browns. They've  had workouts with Josh Rosen, Josh Allen, and Baker Mayfield, but no Darnold. I wish I cared.

What I'm reading today -

• Adnan Syed of 'Serial' granted new trial (ABC News) 
• Joe Flacco didn't have enough time to throw in 2017 (Ravens Wire)
• Pilots report close encounters with UFO over Arizona: 'Something just passed over us' (Good Morning America)
• Lamar Jackson works out at Louisville's pro day, curiously doesn't run the 40 again (Shutdown Corner)

last word -

Renting a car might be among my least favorite experiences in the world, followed closely behind by sticking needles in my eyes and throwing myself down the stairs

— Joe Thomas (@joethomas73) March 29, 2018