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to the Pittsburgh Steelers just a few hours away Diontae Johnson Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey , it was perhaps unsurprising to note how much of Mike Tomlin’s press conference wasdominated by questions about his absentee running back. However, those hoping that Tomlin would have some news to share might be disappointing to note he had no new insights to offer when talking to reporters on Tuesday.After confirming that no one in the organization had heard from Bell over the weekend, it is becoming increasingly obvious that the running back will not be at team facilities ahead of the deadline, if it wasn't already clear enough for the hopelessly optimistic among us. Asked about his reaction to the prospect of Bell missing the entire season, Tomlin was matter-of-fact in his response.When asked a follow questions of “What if he never walks through the door”, Tomlin offered a rather blunt reply. If Tomlin feels personally let down by Bell, that will never be something he discusses with the media, no matter how much they try to pry. Acknowledging the realities of business in the NFL Diontae Johnson Jersey 2019 , Tomlin is perhaps more understanding of Bell’s situation than many fans.When asked about his expectations for Tuesday, Tomlin laughed at the question. With the final deadline to report set to pass at 4 p.m Tuesday 13, the Steelers coach is well aware that this cutoff will not put an end to the media’s endless line of questioning, even if Bell does not arrive. For my part, I can assure readers I will be keeping my posts about Le’Veon Bell to a minimum once this day is finally over. The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t playing in Super Bowl 53, and fans are forced to deal with the stark reality of having to watch the New England Patriots in the big game — again.Nonetheless, the vast majority of the fan base aren’t just Steelers fans, but football fans. So Diontae Johnson Jersey Youth , picking the winner for games is almost a necessary endeavor for the NFL Playoffs.So, here we are, and we have to figure out who to pick in the game between the Los Angeles Rams and New England Sunday evening. Let’s get the logistics out of the way before we get to the picks...The Patriots are giving 2.5 points in this game, with an OVER/UNDER of 56.5 points.This is the time when myself and my counterpart Simon Chester put our pigskin brains together and make our predictions. We weren’t very good at this during the season and so far the postseason has not been that much better. While still a mediocre 4-6 against the spread, Simon was a respectable 9-1 versus the totals, with my picks against the spread doing slightly better at 6-5 and a less than convincing 4-6 versus the totals.Time to get to the picks...and don’t forget to vote on your pick in the poll below, as well as leave your own prediction for the big game in the comment section below.Jeff Hartman’s Pick: Trust me, I do not want to pick the Patriots. Every ounce of my being can’t stand New England and all they stand for. However Justin Layne Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey , I also realize when you give Bill Belichick an extra week to prepare...it doesn’t normally end well for the opponent. Nonetheless, I can’t get the fact the Patriots have lost a lot of Super Bowl games throughout the incredible stretch. My hope is this game will be close, but I like the Patriots to win their 6th Super Bowl on Sunday.I’ll take the Patriots straight up, and to cover. And I’ll take the UNDER in this contest.New England — 27Los Angeles — 24Simon Chester’s Pick:The Patriots are 3-3 in Super Bowls where they have been favorites and 5-5 all-time and I will be looking them to go under .500 against each on Sunday. In light of the struggles that Tom Brady has often shown when faced with a strong defensive front and cornerbacks capable of man coverage, there is a lot to like in the matchup the Rams present the Patriots on defense. If Todd Gurley is healthy and able to add another dimension to the backfield with C.J. Anderson, Los Angeles should have more than enough on offense to move the ball consistently. I’ll take the Rams outright and with +2.5-points and the under in a contest that could see points at a premium early in the game.New England — 24Los Angeles — 30