Le'Veon Bell elected not to play this season by turning down a $14.45 million tender provided by the Pittsburgh Steelers. The move was met with a mixed bag of reactions.

While the Steelers offered Bell a five-year, $70 million contract to Bell, the offer wasn't considered valid enough for Bell. Bell would rather be compensated for the workload he presents, and $70 million just didn't register for Bell in the end.

But Bell may have a targeted team in mind: the Indianapolis Colts. Per Instagram, Bell made the comment of “Just Imagine” with three eyeball emoji's in reference to a post celebrating Andrew Luck throwing for three-plus touchdowns. In theory, a Bell-Luck combination would be a great way to truly spearhead the Colts toward Super Bowl contention.

But the Colts may be better off leaving Bell and the baggage he brings alone.

For starters, the Colts' culture doesn't thrive on pandering to star players as the Pittsburgh Steelers do.

Le'Veon Bell, Steelers

While the Colts play on the field the last few seasons may provide a different answer (their record the last three years is 20-28), they haven't had a true distraction since Peyton Manning was released in March of 2012. Where Bell comes from, star players get the run of the locker room vocally. Behaviorally, they get to disrespect reporters, have possession of marijuana, and behave how they please on social media. The latter two are the forte of Bell.

Secondly, the progressions of Colts' running backs Marlon Mack, Nyheim Hines, and Jordan Wilkins this season have balanced the Colts' offense out. That alone should alter any plans of spending big bucks on a 27-year-old running back. All three of the running backs are under the age of 24 and won't be a financial burden in the future.

So far, the three have amassed 1,157 yards and six touchdowns while averaging 4.9 yards per carry. Bell, of course, could produce that stat line by himself, but it would come with a hefty contract and a player nearing the end of his prime.

For the Colts, three heads will always work better than an expensive one.

Le'Veon Bell, Steelers

Lastly, Bell will probably bring a me-first attitude to the Colts if they elected to pursue him. Granted, most of that isn't Bell's fault. While Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is a fine football coach schematically, his reputation rests as a players coach.

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Thus, Bell has felt enabled and empowered to act out as he has this season. The question that the Colts would have to answer is, can they overlook Bell's persona? Unless Bell changes drastically in the next few months, probably not.

In short, the Colts are better off centering their franchise around Andrew Luck. Although he's 29, his shoulder appears healthy, which will buy him plenty of years as the Colts' franchise player.

Le'Veon Bell, Steelers

Bell, although talented, would be considered a risky gamble. The Colts should maximize their running back-by-committee approach, which has assisted the Colts to a tie for the final Wild Card spot.

Talent wins games, but culture and teamwork wins championships. If the Colts want continue their success this season, they need to remember that mantra.