News/views: Bell ruled out for Saturday

BY DEJAN KOVACEVIC

News: Le’Veon Bell has been ruled out of the playoff game Saturday, the Steelers announced.

Views: Better to declare that today than tomorrow and run the risk of it being a daylong distraction leading up to kickoff. Bell couldn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday — not even stepping on the field — so putting it off any longer only could have led to a lack of focus for all concerned.