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James Conner said after practice that he won’t play this week per Teresa Varley
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RB James Conner, ARZ (1 Viewer)
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Godsbrother
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I got an inkling this injury was going to cause him to lose multiple games a couple of weeks ago when I heard his radio show. He was talking about "stabilizing" the shoulder which did not sound like he was close to being able to return. I was surprised when he practiced last week but it was only limited and so I see it as making progress but not ready to take a hit.
The Steelers are in a battle for the playoffs down the stretch but the running game has improved to the point where it would be silly to rush Conner back for the Cardinals.
The Steelers are in a battle for the playoffs down the stretch but the running game has improved to the point where it would be silly to rush Conner back for the Cardinals.
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Officially out this week per Adam Caplan
wlwiles
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Benny Snell is the AFC North's version of Benny Snell? Apt comparison I'd say... LMAOFaust said:
Anyone got the stones to start Conner if he goes this week? Against Buffalo isn't the best matchup and is he coming back to a committee for this week?
I lost Evans so need him back bad. Praying Tomlin says something on Friday to the tune of "great in practice, he's good to go, he's the horse this weekend"
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
I’m starting him in Toilet Bowl if he practices all week
Its him or McCoy
Its him or McCoy
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Starting without confidence.
ATB
Footballguy
Is it a committee when Conner is there though? Didn’t they just lose Samuels too? So Conner should get all the passing work too.
Godsbrother
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I think if Conner plays at all this week they'll ease him in. Snell, Samuels and Whyte have been doing a pretty good job though Samuels is banged up and did not practice yesterday.
GroveDiesel
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There’s obviously a question of whether he could get knocked out again during the game, but as far as whether or not he’s going to play, sounds like he definitely is playing:
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VikingFrog
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I’m desperate for upside. So I have to leave him in my lineup.
I’m worried, but at this point he’s pretty much the best option I’ve got.
The Steelers have been rotating running backs in odd ways the last few games since Conner went out. It’s an uncomfortable start, but at least knowing he’s the starter is good.
Maybe if he gets a hot start they keep feeding him. And I’ll take goal line carries.
Morton Muffley
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Nope. It makes total sense, but I also have zero trust/respect in Rappoport's "reporting"
So, i had always planned to start Miles Sanders to see 1. how Conner is used and 2. how he holds up.
If you dont have better options then I wouldn't let Rappoport talk me off a guy I expect to get 12-15 carries, 2-3 catches and who has a 50-50 shot at a TD.
Good luck
VikingFrog
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J Will on my bench for Conner if that helps.
But I also have Adams and GB defense and never like so many eggs in one basket.
Dacomish
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I also have A.Jones going and many times this year when Conner was out I had to use both him and J-Will. Hopefully its not the week where J-Will gets the looks and Jones gets Nada...
VikingFrog
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The Frankman
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VikingFrog
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I’m pretty much forced to start him either way as I don’t have a better option. So he’s in my lineup for championship weekend.
But do we think Conner will get some more carries this week after getting through last game unscathed?
He seemed to
A) start out hot on the ground with a few good runs and then they rotated in the other guys
B) looked good in the passing game on that td
C) was virtually nowhere to be seen when the Steelers were trying to come from behind
He was a shining spot of both the start of the first half and the start of the second, but then he was replaced by the committee it seemed.
Any Steelers fans have a read on how he might be used? This is a must win for Pitt.
But do we think Conner will get some more carries this week after getting through last game unscathed?
He seemed to
A) start out hot on the ground with a few good runs and then they rotated in the other guys
B) looked good in the passing game on that td
C) was virtually nowhere to be seen when the Steelers were trying to come from behind
He was a shining spot of both the start of the first half and the start of the second, but then he was replaced by the committee it seemed.
Any Steelers fans have a read on how he might be used? This is a must win for Pitt.
fred_1_15301
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After what we saw from the duck last week, they better feed this guy the ball a ton.
If anyone has shaky hands right now, now may be a good time to sell. Half the Steelers interviews have been RB's at the combine and its been all the big names:
RB Cam Akers
RB Zack Moss
RB Jonathan Taylor
RB AJ Dillion
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
WR Jalen Reagor
IOL Lloyd Cushenberry
TE Albert Okwuegbunam
OT Colton McKivitiz
IDL Ross Blacklock
EDGE Josh Uche
EDGE Curtis Weaver
RB Cam Akers
RB Zack Moss
RB Jonathan Taylor
RB AJ Dillion
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
WR Jalen Reagor
IOL Lloyd Cushenberry
TE Albert Okwuegbunam
OT Colton McKivitiz
IDL Ross Blacklock
EDGE Josh Uche
EDGE Curtis Weaver
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Bracie Smathers
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No RBs yet and the pickings are-a-slim at this point so James Conner looking much better today.
Boston
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Connor owners (and I am one) are big winners so far...unless the Steelers make a deal for someone like Fournette there is no one left in the draft that should hurt his value (at least on paper), those type of players have all been drafted.
Bracie Smathers
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Boston
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I am still concerned they could bring in another RB and I chose Fournette as an example (obviously it could be someone else or no one at all) because he is rumored to be on the block and there was chatter about the Steelers (and I stress this is all internet BS)...Fournette reminds me a little bit of Bettis getting dealt years ago...overall as a Connor owner I am very happy with this situation but still a little nervous some type of veteran could be added.
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2020/04/22/leonard-fournette-trade-rumors-nfl-draft-james-conner-steelers/stories/202004220113
https://www.12up.com/posts/this-steelers-jaguars-trade-involving-leonard-fournette-and-james-conner-could-be-the-perfect-deal-01e6c5wqe4td
https://clutchpoints.com/why-the-steelers-should-pursue-a-trade-for-leonard-fournette/
https://stillcurtain.com/2020/04/20/pittsburgh-steelers-odds-leonard-fournette/
Bracie Smathers
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The Steelers have a lil-over $5 million cap left. Fournette would cost a pick plus his salary of a lil-over $4 million per year for a guy who has a career average of 4.0 yards per carry.
The Steelers have Snell and Samuels backing up Conner and both got work last year.
Two years ago when Ben was healthy (reports indicate he'll be back) that offense with scored 53 TDs and Conner was a key part posting 1,470 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns in 13 games.
They haven't taken a RB so-far and if they do it won't be a threat and I just don't see them inking a vet RB who would steal carries.
I 'think' they are going primarily with the backs they had last year.
The Steelers have Snell and Samuels backing up Conner and both got work last year.
Two years ago when Ben was healthy (reports indicate he'll be back) that offense with scored 53 TDs and Conner was a key part posting 1,470 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns in 13 games.
They haven't taken a RB so-far and if they do it won't be a threat and I just don't see them inking a vet RB who would steal carries.
I 'think' they are going primarily with the backs they had last year.
Boston
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I 100% hope you are right and I bet you are...if no one else gets added Connor's value goes up as much as anyone's this weekend
JoeSteeler
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I would be shocked if they traded for a vet back..I would say close to 0%. Unless it is a very low cost contact.
i think the Steelers will try and limit Conner’s touches in an effort to keep him healthy and to try and see what they have (if anything) with Snell. I wouldn’t be surprised if this is Conner’s last year in Pittsburgh and they try and draft someone high next year.
i think the Steelers will try and limit Conner’s touches in an effort to keep him healthy and to try and see what they have (if anything) with Snell. I wouldn’t be surprised if this is Conner’s last year in Pittsburgh and they try and draft someone high next year.
JoeSteeler
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Boston
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Gotta disagree but will explain...when I say go up I mean the fear of adding one of those top-tier backs is gone...I know in my league when I discussed dealing him it was almost a non-starter due to that concern.
Nah. Tons of people were claiming doom and gloom for Conner in that it was assumed Pitt would end up with one of Taylor, CEH, Akers, or Dobbins. His value has definitely increased over the past 24 hours.
JoeSteeler
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I don’t think there was ever a good chance they would add a RB at 49 but what do I know. With Conner, Snell, and Samuels I don't think they felt the need was high.
Rather then a new RB I think Conner’s risk comes from reduced usage.
I have Conner in one league and don’t feel any different about him now then I did before the draft. As with all of the Steelers skill players, his 2020 value hinges mostly on the health of Ben
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JoeSteeler
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If he and Ben stay healthy, he will be easily. He was #6 overall in 13 games and #7 in PPG two years ago. #17 in PPG last year despite the abysmal situation and his own injuries. Likely going to be a great value in redraft. Dynasty I doubt his dynasty value has rebounded enough in the eyes of others to be worth selling, better to hold into the season.
I am glad no one took me up on my sell low offers, people had zero interest in acquiring him before this weekend.
JoeSteeler
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Big if,
I look for the Steelers to cut his touches, especially with McFarland now aboard
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