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More of McFarland In The Steelers Future?

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Let’s hope not. Speed doesn’t translate to the nfl.
 
Conner is running hard, but it's only a matter of time until he breaks down or starts losing more fumbles. And Mr. Clark will be here to take a victory lap :)
 
If Ben ever get s 3rd ring you can argue he's one of the best 10 QB's of all time without much debate. In fact you can do it now with some debate.
 
Conner has rushed for 100 yards ( 101, 016, 109 ) or more 3 times in the last 5 games.

The Ravens give up on average 109 using yards a game. If Conner can get 100 yards vs. a good defense, I'll be impressed. I don't think he will, so expect some McFarland, Snell and End arounds for the WR's This is sort of a home coming for McFarland.
 
Coach said:
Conner has rushed for 100 yards ( 101, 016, 109 ) or more 3 times in the last 5 games.

The Ravens give up on average 109 using yards a game. If Conner can get 100 yards vs. a good defense, I'll be impressed. I don't think he will, so expect some McFarland, Snell and End arounds for the WR's This is sort of a home coming for McFarland.
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I have been critical of Conner. I wasn’t impressed on how he didn’t seem to want to lower his head to initiate contact. The past few games he has been. He has been running hard, smart and taking what’s being given. He’s been physical and lowering his head and shoulders when needed. I hope he keeps up the good running. He’s definitely earning another contract.
 
Shane Falco said:
I have been critical of Conner. I wasn’t impressed on how he didn’t seem to want to lower his head to initiate contact. The past few games he has been. He has been running hard, smart and taking what’s being given. He’s been physical and lowering his head and shoulders when needed. I hope he keeps up the good running. He’s definitely earning another contract.
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I don't know about another contract. Let's see how the year plays out. His reduced carries of 15 to no more than 20 a game has kept him fresh and he's getting really good blocking.


Agreed he has been playing well lately.
 
No where to be seen in the first half of the Ravens game. No receiver no TE no anyone first half.
 
McFarland was a reach. If I remember correctly he wasn’t even on my big board. In fact I believe his counterpart Leake was but a late round prospect. I still think Leake offers more upside. Maybe cut McFarland and sign Leake to the practice squad.
 
Lol they’re not cutting McFarland. He had one run, got happy feet and fell over. Snell didn’t even get a carry.
 
nooneuno said:
Lol they’re not cutting McFarland. He had one run, got happy feet and fell over. Snell didn’t even get a carry.
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Yeah that was pretty surprising not seeing Snell get a carry.
 
nooneuno said:
Lol they’re not cutting McFarland. He had one run, got happy feet and fell over. Snell didn’t even get a carry.
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Yeah give the kid some time, geez. That JK Dobbins though, that kid is a beast.
 
If McFarland doesn't trip over the grass, that goes for good yardage. The left was wide open. But whatever. Gotta make the most of your chances, and lately he hasn't.
 
Sarge said:
If McFarland doesn't trip over the grass, that goes for good yardage. The left was wide open. But whatever. Gotta make the most of your chances, and lately he hasn't.
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Bro, Mickey F must be wearing Mickey Mouse's shoes. Or...

His head is TOO BIG.
 
Coach said:
Conner has rushed for 100 yards ( 101, 016, 109 ) or more 3 times in the last 5 games.

The Ravens give up on average 109 using yards a game. If Conner can get 100 yards vs. a good defense, I'll be impressed. I don't think he will, so expect some McFarland, Snell and End arounds for the WR's This is sort of a home coming for McFarland.
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Well well well......looks like you were wrong about the McFarlande prediction. Not that’s any surprise. The rook will get his chances, he just needs to act upon them to get more.


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Ike Kelly said:
Well well well......looks like you were wrong about the McFarlande prediction. Not that’s any surprise. The rook will get his chances, he just needs to act upon them to get more.


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Was I wrong? Conner didn't come close to 100 yards, McFarland only had his name called once. You can tell with his acceleration and speed, he's going got break one
 
Coach said:
Was I wrong? Conner didn't come close to 100 yards, McFarland only had his name called once. You can tell with his acceleration and speed, he's going got break one
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They've tried to work him into games slowly. To give him the opportunity to EARN more steps. He (McFarland) keeps getting in his own way. Not saying that he won't be good some day. But, I am saying he will need to show he can be consistent and perform when called upon before he gets the kind of reps you're advocating for. He's definitely not showing that he's starter capable at the moment
 
McFarland trips over his own feet quite a bit. I seen it happen a few times. He needs to work on his balance. He needs to change something up.
 
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