Conner Adds to List of Steelers to Make NFL Top 100 Players for 2019

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By Matt Papiernik SteelerNation.com The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to make appearances on the NFL Top 100 Countdown for 2019, as James Conner was voted as the 62nd best player. As someone who wasn’t expecting a large role entering last season, Conner seized his opportunity as he bulldozed his way to 973 rushing yards and 12 […]

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[slashsteel]

If he can stay healthy I can see him increasing both of those statistics...

 

[Vader]

I say they run the wheels off of him!!

 

[Drink IRON City]

I say they run the wheels off of him!!

Unfortunately, you are probably more right then wrong. Bell had several non-full seasons and part of that was due to running the wheels off. What is so hard about giving a player a rest durring the game / season. When a game it's in hand and less than 4 minutes, how about pulling the STAR RB out... How about monitoring his touch count accordingly. I think this year our "D" will make it easier to give the RB a rest but will our Coach identify and use the option??????





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[ark steel]

Unfortunately, you are probably more right then wrong. Bell had several non-full seasons and part of that was due to running the wheels off. What is so hard about giving a player a rest durring the game / season. When a game it's in hand and less than 4 minutes, how about pulling the STAR RB out... How about monitoring his touch count accordingly. I think this year our "D" will make it easier to give the RB a rest but will our Coach identify and use the option??????





Salute the nation

2 of bell's injuries were birth defect deliberately trying to cause injuries.

 

[ark steel]

I don't think Conner is 30 players better than watt. Or better at all.