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ATT	YDS	AVG	LONG	TD	RANK	FSP
102	439	4.3	35	2	37th	7.25
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Archived News (08-2009)

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[+] August 29th 2009 4 Updates

8:00 PM EST (2)

Mike Bell started the Saints' third preseason game and gained

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Mike Bell started the Saints' third preseason game and gained 15 yards on three carries with an 11-yard catch. Facing Oakland's first-team defense, Bell gained over three yards on just two attempts and was replaced by FB Heath Evans near the goal line on New Orleans' first drive. [...]

Mike Bell started the Saints' third preseason game and gained

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7:00 PM EST (2)

Hamilton has huge day against Raiders

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Lynell Hamilton racked up an impressive 95 yards on 16 carries on Saturday in the Saints' preseason game against the Raiders.

Our View: Hamilton is stuck behind Reggie Bush, Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell, however, and is a long-shot to make the team.

Bell starts, does little

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News: Saints RB Mike Bell started at the Raiders in the team's third preseason game but only had 15 yards on five carries with an 11-yard catch. Bell saw the start with Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas sidelined. [...]

[+] August 27th 2009 6 Updates

8:00 PM EST (1)

Drew Brees calls backup RB Mike Bell possibly the MVP of Saints

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Drew Brees calls backup RB Mike Bell possibly the MVP of Saints training camp. We're trying not to go overboard on the Mike Bell hype because Pierre Thomas is entrenched and the preseason stats are overblown. [...]

7:00 PM EST (1)

Pierre Thomas To Miss Rest Of Preseason

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Mike Bell Likely To See More Work, Maybe Even Into The Season

New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton said there is a chance that a lingering knee injury will sideline running back Pierre Thomas for the team's exhibition game against the Miami Dolphins on September 3 at the Superdome.Thomas, who suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee against the Houston Texans, already has been ruled out of Saturday's exhibition game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum."I'm not as concerned other than the snaps he's missing," Payton said. "I think he's going to recover fully. So I don't think it's going to be an ongoing season problem for him. It's just going to take a week and a half here...I'm confident of the type of injury he has that it's going to heal properly and not be something that drags on." (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

FF Today's Take: Cue Mike Bell (RB, DL)'s continued rise to fantasy stardom? With both Thomas and Reggie Bush sidelined, Bell should get a first-class opportunity to show Payton what he could do in a lead-back role this week. As for Thomas, his fantasy luster is wearing off just a bit from a early-to-mid third-round "value" pick. However, he is still the most complete back in the Saints' backfield, so a late third or early fourth-round pick is warranted in 12-team leagues.

5:00 PM EST (1)

Thomas could miss rest of preseason

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Right on the heels of the news that Pierre Thomas could have his carries limited by Mike Bell this season, coach Sean Payton announced on Thursday that the running back is likely to miss the rest of the Saints preseason with a sprained MCL, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Our View: The team said it expects him to be fully recovered for Week 1, but he is looking more and more like someone you should not be counting on to help carry your running game in 2009.

12:00 PM EST (2)

Bell making most of fresh start with Saints

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Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas The Saints' communications department just sent out a transcript of Mike Bell's session with the...

NFL: Bell Gets Ringing Endorsement in NO

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Saints head coach Sean Payton stated that he'll be employing a three-back committee at running back this season. Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush were obviously in the mix, but Mike Bell's preseason performance has earned him a spot in the rotation.

11:00 AM EST (1)

Saints' Bell earning playing time

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News: Following his 10-carry, 100-yard performance against the Texans in the second week of preseason, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Saints coach Sean Payton sees RB Mike Bell as not only a likely No. 3 runner, but someone who can contribute in his offense too. Bell might force a three-pronged running attack for the Saints, but it's worth noting that after a 677-yard, eight-touchdown rookie campaign in Denver, he's played in nine games and amassed 45 yards and a touchdown. [...]

[+] August 26th 2009 5 Updates

7:00 PM EST (2)

Bell likely to be Saints' goal-line back

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Saints coach Sean Payton said on Wednesday that Mike Bell can expect to see a good number of carries this season, and that he is likely to be their goal-line back, according to Pro Football Talk.

Our View: Payton called Bell "an upright runner who stays the course," while also saying, "he's pretty physical when he hits the hole." Whether or not we could be witnessing the second coming of late-career Jerome Bettis won't be clear until the regular season, but what is clear is that you should certainly be keeping an eye on Bell.

Thomas' carries to be limited by Bell?

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Pro Football Talk reports that the Saints could be using a "three-headed monster" at running back this season, giving Reggie Bush, Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell all a good number of carries.

Our View: While this doesn't figure to hurt the reception-heavy Bush's fantasy value too much, a good number of carries for Mike Bell is not good news for Thomas owners, especially since Saints coach Sean Payton also insinuated that Bell will be their goal-line back this season.

2:00 PM EST (1)

This offseason, Bell has trimmed down to 219 pounds. The loss

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This offseason, Bell has trimmed down to 219 pounds. The loss in weight has had immediate effects, as Bell has regained some of the explosion and breakaway speed he displayed in Denver his rookie year, reports the Times-Picayune. [...]

12:00 PM EST (1)

Saints | M. Bell having strong camp

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The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints FB Mike Bell has dropped his weight to 219 pounds and is having a strong training camp for the team. "He runs hard," head coach Sean Payton said. "He's a physical player. I think he's had a real good offseason and camp. I'm encouraged. He's in good shape and his weight is where we want it to be." Bell figures to be part of a three-back tandem along with RBs Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush when the Saints offense is in need of a more basic, punishing, clock-eating approach.

03:00 AM EST (1)

Saints running game looking better with Mike Bell

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Mike Bell looks back on his last days in Denver with self-loathing.

[+] August 25th 2009 1 Updates

[+] August 23rd 2009 4 Updates

5:00 PM EST (1)

Bell plays well Saturday

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News: Mike Bell made the most of Reggie Bush's absence. Bell had 10 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown to help the New Orleans Saints to a 38-14 win over the Houston Texans in a preseason game on Saturday night. Bell, a former starter in Denver who had just 45 yards rushing in the past two seasons, is vying to be the Saints' third running back. On Saturday he and Pierre Thomas split time with the first team while Bush was out with a strained calf. "I just wanted to show the team that I could come here and be a consistent running back," Bell said. "This kind of game was great because it reminds me that I can still play running back. Just to get the carries, and to make the most of this opportunity, that was a real confidence builder." Saints coach Sean Payton said Bell's performance wasn't surprising because he's been doing well throughout training camp. "He really has done a really good job," Payton said. "I was encouraged again to see him playing so well." [...]

12:00 PM EST (1)

Saints | Bell stands out in preseason game

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The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell stood out in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22. He had 10 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown against the Houston Texans. He is vying to be the team's third running back. Head coach Sean Payton said Bell has done a nice job throughout training camp.

09:00 AM EST (1)

Bell has big night

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Mike Bell racked up 100 rushing yards on just ten carries in the Saints' preseason game against the Texans on Saturday night.

Our View: Bell is third on the Saints' depth chart, so he doesn't figure to get a ton of carries in '09, but it has to be nice for the team to see that he still has some explosiveness left.

1:00 AM EST (1)

Bell had ten carries for 100 yards, including a 46-yard touchdown,

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Bell had ten carries for 100 yards, including a 46-yard touchdown, in Saturday's preseason win over Houston. [...]

[+] August 22nd 2009 2 Updates

[+] August 10th 2009 1 Updates

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Week	Rush Yds	Rec Yds	Rush TDs	Fumbles	Points	Differential
10	30	0	0	0	3	32
9	17	0	0	0	1	28
8	49	0	0	1	2	33
7	80	0	0	0	8	27
6	34	0	1	0	9	24
2	86	9	1	0	14	31
1	143	0	0	1	12	25
Totals:	439	9	2	2	49

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jason on Sep 28 2009 says:
do we know how long he will be out for?

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Mike Bell

Archived News (08-2009)

Mike Bell started the Saints' third preseason game and gained

Mike Bell started the Saints' third preseason game and gained

Hamilton has huge day against Raiders

Bell starts, does little

Drew Brees calls backup RB Mike Bell possibly the MVP of Saints

Pierre Thomas To Miss Rest Of Preseason

Thomas could miss rest of preseason

Bell making most of fresh start with Saints

NFL: Bell Gets Ringing Endorsement in NO

Saints' Bell earning playing time

Bell likely to be Saints' goal-line back

Thomas' carries to be limited by Bell?

This offseason, Bell has trimmed down to 219 pounds. The loss

Saints | M. Bell having strong camp

Saints running game looking better with Mike Bell

Preseason Week 2 sensation Mike Bell admits he "let (himself)

Bell plays well Saturday

Saints | Bell stands out in preseason game

Bell has big night

Bell had ten carries for 100 yards, including a 46-yard touchdown,

RB Bell helps Saints over Texans

Mike Bell rushed 10 times for 100 yards and a touchdown and

Bell rushed for 22 yards on five carries in the Black and Gold

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