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Should the Oakland Raiders pursue Le’Veon Bell in free agency?

By Kristy Koehler

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 27: Le'Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on October 27, 2013 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 27: Le'Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on October 27, 2013 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 10: Le’Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs upfield after a catch for a 20 yard touchdown reception in the first quarter during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on December 10, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 10: Le’Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs upfield after a catch for a 20 yard touchdown reception in the first quarter during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on December 10, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

The bottom line

If Lynch is healthy and wants to come back, make him the starting running back. He’s good for the city, good for the fans, and good for the team.

The Raiders should pass on another headache from Pittsburgh if they have another proven option, and they will have a chance to get one in the draft. The team is bringing back Jalen Richard, who is one of the better pass-catching running backs in the NFL, and is a weapon Jon Gruden deployed very well in 2018.

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If Lynch is unable to play or doesn’t want to, take the chance on Bell, but it may take way too much money to get him. If the Raiders weren’t going to pay Khalil Mack, why should they splash a ton of cash on Bell, especially when there are viable draft alternatives.

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