That was my first thought too. I'm assuming all on purpose, so I hope it all works out for him. Looks so different to me.
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He looks a lot smaller than he was during his Pitt days.
I really hope he has a good, long career.
It's looking that way with the Le'Veon Bell situation. He'll certainly be rusty the first few weeks, possibly allowing Conner to get more carries as they work Bell back into the lineup. After this season, you have to think he'll have an opportunity to audition for the starting job. Very excited for James. A true, proud Pitt Man.
Remember Bell was around 240# his first year in the NFL and he slimmed down after that. Maybe James is following his example?
As fast as defenses are today, you have to be leaner to keep your speed up.
With Le'Veon Bell out, James Conner has been the best running back in Steelers camp. Looks like a different player than a year ago. In goal-line work, Conner made a diving catch in the corner of the end zone against tight coverage.
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who else is ready to watch James run over some people tonight? I am ready to see this new leaner James work. Plus, we get the added Panther bonus of watching Henderson return some kicks.
Hopefully it is a fun night for us fans.
Hopefully it is a fun night for us fans.
Don't tune in late. I'd be surprised if he is playing beyond the first series or two as long as Bell isn't in camp.
Good first series for Conner. His first carry went for about 7, off of a nice cut back. If he wasn't triped up it would've been a huge run. Then it took an army to bring James down after he caught a screen on 3rd down.
Very encouraging.
Very encouraging.
Can’t pass block.... won’t play if you can’t pass block
Ewww a missed block costs the steelers a sack. That is the weakest part of his game. I hope we see some improvment there.
Not may rb’s are good at it. It’s why you see a lot of TE’s back there on 3rd downs.
Also, Conner’s Mullet is terrible.
The Oline is probably the second best in the league...
Another 10 yards rushing on that series. James is still big enough to run mofos over. What a catch by JuJu. wow.
4 carries for 25 yards!
4 carries for 25 yards!
Its not just me saying that. The experts say that it is between Dallas and Pitt for best Oline this year.
It looks like Conner's night is over. Besides the blown pass block that led to a sack, this game was a great success for #30.
I totally agree.
I totally agree.
OL the least of the Steelers problems, easily top 5 in the league.
JC and Touissant both looked legit.
Oline took a step back last year imo. Still one of the better ones but getting old soon.
Secondary still worries me.
Oline took a step back last year imo. Still one of the better ones but getting old soon.
Secondary still worries me.
Preseason game #2 tonight. Hopefully we get at least a full quarter of Conner.
Looks like his groin injury is better. Starting the game at RB and just got a carry.
Meanwhile, Rudolph started and threw a pick six on the first play from scrimmage. Hope that doesn’t shoot his confidence.
James is f'n rollin , baby! This is what I'm talking about. Nothing like a nice td run to cap off a drive!
5 runs for 57 yds and a td. WOOOOO
5 runs for 57 yds and a td. WOOOOO
And we just recovered a fumble on the kickoff. Great field position. Keep it on the ground and get him another TD.
