What a difference having a full week to practice makes.

After having just three days to prepare for the Ravens last week, Steelers quarterback Michael Vick has 10 days to get ready for Pittsburgh's Monday Night Football match-up with the Chargers.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell raved about the improvement he's seen in Vick as the 13-year veteran continues to develop a rapport with the rest of Pittsburgh's offense.

"(Vick) looked really well in practice today," Bell said. "We're excited. We actually had a long week to actually get to prepare a game plan for him. He's not coming in on a short week...he's going to go out here and make plays."

In his first start with the Steelers, Vick had an efficient game. He completed 19 of 26 passes, but failed to stretch the field, throwing for just 124 yards. Vick also appeared to hesitate in the pocket at times, resulting in four sacks and Pittsburgh's offense going just 2 for 13 on third down.

Vick did find a safety valve in Bell, who had seven catches for 21 yards last week. Bell said that those numbers should rise as the two look to continue to gain chemistry with each other in the coming weeks.

"Me and Vick, obviously...we'll get a better understanding of each other, and looking forward to this week coming up," Bell said.

In his second game back with the Steelers after missing the season's first two games, Bell recorded his first 100-yard game of the season and his first 100-yard game against the Ravens. He gashed Baltimore's defense for 129 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries. But despite the strong showing, Bell feels that he's still getting back in into the flow of things as this is just his third week back with the team.

"I feel like I played well (last week)," Bell said. "Obviously, I don't think that's going to be the end of what I'm able to do. I still feel like I left plays out there. I didn't play perfect game. It's still me getting back into the rhythm of things, and I'm looking forward to this week."

Bell, who admitted that his legs were a little sore after getting 54 touches in a span of four days last week, said he's ready to carry the load once again Monday against a San Diego defense that is tied for the worst in the league in allowing 4.9 yards per carry.

"I felt better in practice today, so we'll see what happens," Bell said. "I feel great, I'm ready to go."