James Conner a Steeler!!!
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That's awesome news. That kid is double tough and will make this whole region proud. H2P!!
James Conner | RB, Pittsburgh Height: 6-1 Weight: 233
I am giving this kid an A just for being picked after beating cancer. It´s a great story and he does have ability!
LINK:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/drafttracker
The Steeler haters on this board are looking for a bridge to jump off of.
Glad I can root for him in every game he plays in tge NFL. Congrats to James and his family!!
JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR, Southern California Height: 6-1 Weight: 215
I don´t think this was an overwhelming need, but he was productive in a good conference.
Hey guys I am a diehard Penn State fan but I got to tell you that I'm so happy for all the Pitt fans that the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted your guy Connor. Great story. I hope he does great.
Congrats
Congrats
Wow!! Hoped this would happen, but really didn't expect it. Fantastic news!! Nothing changes for James; he goes to work in the same place tomorrow as today.
Side note: gets to keep his doctors.
Side note: gets to keep his doctors.
Preparing to order his jersey tomorrow as soon as I can get a number on him. First Steelers jersey in many years.
As a PITT fan, I'm so happy for James !
As a STEELERS fan, great pick .... James fits them well !
As a STEELERS fan, great pick .... James fits them well !
I called it 3 weeks ago
https://pittsburgh.forums.rivals.com/threads/james-connor-and-nfl.110972/#post-1866424
https://pittsburgh.forums.rivals.com/threads/james-connor-and-nfl.110972/#post-1866424
I applauded loudly - and I was home alone!! Great pick! Love that I can root for JC in Black and Gold colors. Hail to Pitt! Here we go Steelers, here we go!!
The Steelers drafted the classiest guy in the draft, and the Bengals drafted a guy that assaulted a woman.
This is just the best case scenario. Awsome!
This isn't just a feelgood story. JC will validate this pick just by being himself.
This isn't just a feelgood story. JC will validate this pick just by being himself.
This pick screams " we just can't trust Martavis".
JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR, Southern California Height: 6-1 Weight: 215
I don´t think this was an overwhelming need, but he was productive in a good conference.
I like all 3 of the Steelers picks so far.
Maybe they could've moved down slightly and picked up something and still got Watt in the early 2nd, but otherwise excellent.
I think Conner will help with the red zone offense, for whatever reason they struggled mightily at times last season.
Maybe they still need some help in the defensive backfield, but Burns and Davis look to be even better next year, and the pass rush should be improved with a healthy Heyward and Dupree.
Nice job here by the Steelers.
Maybe they could've moved down slightly and picked up something and still got Watt in the early 2nd, but otherwise excellent.
I think Conner will help with the red zone offense, for whatever reason they struggled mightily at times last season.
Maybe they still need some help in the defensive backfield, but Burns and Davis look to be even better next year, and the pass rush should be improved with a healthy Heyward and Dupree.
Nice job here by the Steelers.
I can't wait for him to get his number, I will be getting a jersey ASAP. I think it was a perfect selection for the steelers with the compensatory 3rd round pick, as he will be able to spell bell without a big drop off in productivity. He will be a bruising runner downhill behind our excellent line, and will help keep pressure off of bell and big ben in late game situations. Great draft for the steelers overall, even though I felt we could have upgraded the D more in the second round without the Wr but I also understand the pick. Quality weapons for ben all around, and nice pieces added on defense that is greatly in need of some talented young guys.
Shit somehow I forgot about Sutton.
Watched probably 7-8 Tennessee games and don't remember seeing him much, which is probably a good thing for a CB.
Shows you what kind of year Butch had, lots of Tennessee players being drafted. Will be another black mark against him if Dobbs turns out to be a player in the league.
So is it ok now to wear a Steelers jersey to a Pitt game?
He did break his ankle this year and missed the last 7 or so games. Very good return man and man cover corner who can play inside or outside.
Only pick I've been disappointed with was the CB from Tennessee. Would've rather gone with Desmond King. But really can't complain about this class. Need to finish strong on Day 3.
Agree, but It also screams with Pitt's Conner & USC's JuJu, both Beat Penn State and Steeler's took him over Godwin?
James will be inviting JuJu to many Pitt Games too and both will rag on TJ Watts at practice, look we can teach you how to beat Penn State, we know how and did it in 2016?
Once again many laugh at Pitt using Heinz Field and sharing Pitt UPMC Practice Facilities and having Coaches & Alumni all over CFB & NFL, but 2016 it pays off look how well so far.......
Chryst calls Steelers and Partridge now at Pitt and TJ Watts now with Steelers.....Lynn Swann Athletic Director at USC without a doubt was called by Steelers to get the lowdown on JuJu, and now Pitt has a NFL Player to meet, greet, and talk to recruits and just changing Locker Rooms!
Once Again....PITT IS IT!
How about wearing a Pitt jersey to a Steelers game?
How about Half In Front Pitt and Half In Back Steeler's Jersey Special Design for Conner Fans!
Special James Edition!
Will make a fortune!
Because JuJu defended Godwin, or Godwin defended James, or Godwin defended JuJu???...apples to oranges because none of those circumstances happened. All are good players and can't we just be happy for all? Why try to compare them?
