Le’Veon Bell failed to achieve the same level of success he did with the Pittsburgh Steelers when he signed with the New York Jets in 2019, but the three-time Pro Bowl running back seemingly pointed the finger at ex-head coach Adam Gase during an interview last week in which he also admitted to smoking marijuana before NFL games. 

Bell, who is currently a free agent, talked about his lackluster run with the Jets, which lasted less than two seasons, during an appearance on the “Steel Here” podcast on Friday. 

Le’Veon Bell of the New York Jets before the Pittsburgh Steelers game at MetLife Stadium on Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

“Bro, we get to New York, and that’s when you instantly find out that head coaches make a huge difference,” he said. “As soon as I get to New York, I find that out like the first week.” 

ALL-PRO RUNNING BACK LE’VEON BELL ADMITS HE WAS ‘PETTY’ AND MADE A MISTAKE NOT RE-SIGNING WITH STEELERS

Bell was a one-time All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection out of the Steelers’ backfield. But after a contract dispute, he turned to New York, where he signed a four-year, $52.5 million deal, including $35 million guaranteed. 

But the move didn’t turn out the way Bell expected. 

“The team wasn’t that great, don’t get me wrong, but I feel like if Coach [Mike] Tomlin was coaching that team, we win nine games at least. Because the team wasn’t that bad, it just looks it.” 

Head coach Adam Gase of the New York…