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James Conner

Steeler RB James Conner thinks he'll have a similar role in 2019

NFL.com
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Jul 01, 2019 · 1:32 PM EDT

A year after James Conner was the workhorse before getting injured, the Steelers added rookie Benny Snell and perceive a heartier role for pass-catching back Jaylen Samuels. Speaking with NFL Network for an interview that will air on NFL Total Access Monday night, Conner suggested he's preparing for a similar workload to last season.

"I'll have a similar role. I'm healthy, first and foremost, I'm 100 percent healthy now. We'll cross that bridge when we get there," Conner said of his workload this year.

Fantasy Impact: 

Conner admitted there has been no deep discussion on his role this offseason, so he may only be speculating as rumblings out of Pittsburgh suggest spreading the ball around. As the story added, Tomlin has preferred his offense to use one back, and Conner proved last season he can be a dual threat. We think Conner is still deserving of a pick in the late first round, but his workload isn't a given right now.

Jaylen Samuels

Steelers RB Jaylen Samuels worked on speed to become a 'pure runner'

Jeremy Fowler
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Jun 21, 2019 · 11:01 AM EDT

Steelers RB Jaylen Samuels said he focused on speed this offseason, which he says will help "be more decisive in and out of my cuts as a pure runner." Did he get faster? "I believe I got faster," he said. "I can get in and out of my cuts a little bit better."

Fantasy Impact: 

Pittsburgh has used a bell-cow approach to their backfield for years now, but there has been talk (from James Conner himself) of spreading the touches around in 2019. Jaylen Samuels filled in nicely for Conner at the end of last season and is the favorite to gain some of the work, particularly on passing downs. For now, Samuels is a great handcuff or late-round grab in best-ball leagues and is projected as RB48 in 4for4's rankings.

James Conner

RB James Conner to see fewer carries in 2019

Mark Kaboly
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Jun 13, 2019 · 10:01 AM EDT

James Conner is a workhorse. That’s what he is, what he does, what he is known for, what he is proud of and what he is good at.

But it might not be a part of his resume as early as Sept. 8, when the Steelers open the season in New England. And Conner’s OK with it especially if that leads to a healthy stretch run — something that alluded him in his Pro Bowl season last year.“The game has developed to the point where you have to use the skill set of your guys,” Faulkner said. “If you have guys who do something pretty well and you can use them to help your team and find ways to get them touches and balls, that’s what you have to do.”

That will mean finding opportunities for Jaylen Samuels, who is equally effective running and catching the ball, as well as fourth-round pick Benny Snell Jr.

Fantasy Impact: 

Pittsburgh attempted the fewest rushes (21) per game of any NFL team last season. They averaged 22 more passes than runs per contest, and that was even when Conner was at full strength. It makes sense to utilize two strong backs, especially when health during the postseason is something potentially on the table. Conner should still see more carries than Samuels, but he'll likely lose some pass-down snaps in 2019.

Conner is currently being drafted as RB8, with Samuels and Snell leaving boards as RB43 and RB70 respectively.

James Conner
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Dec 28, 2018 · 6:29 PM EST

Steelers RB James Conner (ankle, questionable) took full practice reps all week and is questionable for Week 17. The full practices indicate that he’s on track to play this week. He will likely return to a lead back role but won’t necessarily see the same type of workload that he saw before the injury. Jaylen Samuels is capable of producing in a change-of-pace role.

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