OT: James Conner article

[Chairman Moe]

Always like to share a story about a former Pitt player getting some love in the NFL. The new move has suited him well. I’m a Steeler fan first, but I’m all aboard the Cardinals bandwagon now!

Cardinals feeding off James Conner's 'violent' running style, excitable hype-man role

The Cardinals have been thriving at 7-0 and one reason has been James Conner's pounding style of rushing and energy.

www.azcentral.com

 

[runshadyrun]

much better suited for this than a "run him until the wheels fall off bell cow"

 

[pittdan77]

much better suited for this than a "run him until the wheels fall off bell cow"

It's nice to have guys that can block.

 

[pittguy81]

much better suited for this than a "run him until the wheels fall off bell cow"

With an OL like the Steelers had last year....or this year for that matter, Derrick Henry would have tough sledding.

It all worked out for James. He's appreciated and playing for one of the best team in the NFL

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

Congrats to JC!

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

It's great to see. And with Arizona, it has always been kind of a Pittsburgh West with Fitz, Breaston, Arians was there, Wiz, now Conner. A franchise that hasn't had much success, really easy to root for these guys.

 

[Parkview57]

It would really be nice to see JC get a ring

 

[9nationalchampionships]

Great to see JC doing well! He fits in that O much better than the Stillers!

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

Great to see JC doing well! He fits in that O much better than the Stillers!

You are correct. Kyler Murray really opens things up. I’m very happy for James.

 

[thebadby2]

One of my all-time favorite Panthers. Uniquely talented player and top shelf human being. Prefer to have him playing for the Steelers but I'm happy to see him doing so well for a good team.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Always like to share a story about a former Pitt player getting some love in the NFL. The new move has suited him well. I’m a Steeler fan first, but I’m all aboard the Cardinals bandwagon now!

Cardinals feeding off James Conner's 'violent' running style, excitable hype-man role

The Cardinals have been thriving at 7-0 and one reason has been James Conner's pounding style of rushing and energy.

www.azcentral.com

I hate the idea of drafting a RB in the 1st Round. Conner and Harris are both averaging 3.8 yards per carry. Is Harris really better than a combo of Conner + some other 1st Round pick?

 

[pitt90seven]

I hate the idea of drafting a RB in the 1st Round. Conner and Harris are both averaging 3.8 yards per carry. Is Harris really better than a combo of Conner + some other 1st Round pick?

JC is a really good NFL RB but he was never consistently healthy for the steelers. najee may or may not be better but they needed to get a guy who was available. love JC but splitting carries is the best situation for him.

 

[wbrpanther]

It's great to see. And with Arizona, it has always been kind of a Pittsburgh West with Fitz, Breaston, Arians was there, Wiz, now Conner. A franchise that hasn't had much success, really easy to root for these guys.

Speaking of Fitz, has he ever made his retirement official?

 

[CaptainMurphy]

JC is a really good NFL RB but he was never consistently healthy for the steelers. najee may or may not be better but they needed to get a guy who was available. love JC but splitting carries is the best situation for him.

I think Najee is better and has the potential to be a much more dynamic playmaker. I don't know about the pick over an OL but he has certainly looked good so far.

 

[kramerica415]

It's great to see. And with Arizona, it has always been kind of a Pittsburgh West with Fitz, Breaston, Arians was there, Wiz, now Conner. A franchise that hasn't had much success, really easy to root for these guys.

Throw Stephens-Howling in that mix too

 

[Pitt79]

I never thought Conner was all that bad with the Steelers, other than staying healthy.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Throw Stephens-Howling in that mix too

Sean Miller, Herb Sendek, Todd Graham, Rich Rodriguez (well down the street), Reggie Wells (South Park), Cam Johnson, Russ Grimm, Ken Whisenunt, TJ McConnelll, Ryan Luther.

Everyone from Pittsburgh eventually ends up in Arizona

 

[Pitt79]

I got a nice James Conner Steelers #30 t shirt/jersey on clearance for $7.99, he's a guy who left the team, but I still don't mind repping his jersey

 

[pittdan77]

I think Najee is better and has the potential to be a much more dynamic playmaker. I don't know about the pick over an OL but he has certainly looked good so far.

I do. It was a terrible pick. They needed OL more than anything and that's being proven every Sunday. Najee is a quality NFL RB that could put up some big stats but he's behind a terrible OL and he'll have a new QB next season.

 

[Chairman Moe]

Speaking of Fitz, has he ever made his retirement official?

No