joebaker23 184 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Looked great and has proven that although he may not be as talented as Le’Veon Bell that he can still bring an elite level of production. Excited to see what this man can bring in 2019. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zak0221 910 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Letting the other guy draft Conner next year then watching closely what transpires. Could be a fantasy monster or huge disappointment - time will tell. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BGDDYKWL 1,130 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 All depends on his ADP, and also if they draft another RB. I have a feeling Samuels will eat into his workload a bit on passing downs, but even considering that, if all else remains the same he'd be a low-end RB1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joebaker23 184 Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, BGDDYKWL said: All depends on his ADP, and also if they draft another RB. I have a feeling Samuels will eat into his workload a bit on passing downs, but even considering that, if all else remains the same he'd be a low-end RB1. In the Mike Tomlin era it has been proven that they love to use their #1 RB as their bellcow and it has been the recipe for elite fantasy numbers. I just can’t see Samuels eating into Conner’s workload (with the exception of an injury to Conner). Edited January 3, 2019 by joebaker23 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oliminator123 3,450 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 He is unfortunately going to be DND for me based on his use in the playoffs (especially if his ADP is first round). He started off getting tons of work but this coaching staff had him running 15 times to Ben throwing 50 times, even in tie games. Mind-numbingly dumb. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zak0221 910 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 13 minutes ago, oliminator123 said: He is unfortunately going to be DND for me based on his use in the playoffs (especially if his ADP is first round). He started off getting tons of work but this coaching staff had him running 15 times to Ben throwing 50 times, even in tie games. Mind-numbingly dumb. I wonder if all the work he had early was more about 'proving' what Conner could do and when it got into the crunch time of the season they just completely relied on Big Ben. It also could have to do with wear and tear/injuries that he picked up along the way, not sure. Def a DND for me next year but I am very interested to see how it shakes out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrianM 1,300 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 I feel like Samuels earned his way into a decent role behind Conner next year. That's enough for me to slightly fade him. Right now I'm guessing Conner is in the mix in PPR to go right after the obvious top 5. It'll be a punch in the face for me if I just miss one of those 5 (maybe MGIII belongs there too) and am staring at Conner instead in a snake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD 179 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 I have him tagged as my 11th rd keeper for next year. I feel he will be a mid/high lvl RB1. Not much on that offense is going to change going into next year. I don't there are any lingering contracts for the OL either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zak0221 910 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 14 minutes ago, JohnD said: I have him tagged as my 11th rd keeper for next year. I feel he will be a mid/high lvl RB1. Not much on that offense is going to change going into next year. I don't there are any lingering contracts for the OL either. Outside of maybe AB not being there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devaster 4,406 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 I think his ADP is going to be higher than I would like. I view him as peaking in 2018. View him as more of a borderline RB1 and high-end RB2. He isn't Bell. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K197040 2,438 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 2 hours ago, devaster said: I think his ADP is going to be higher than I would like. I view him as peaking in 2018. View him as more of a borderline RB1 and high-end RB2. He isn't Bell. I agree with the low end RB1 assessment. I actually think that's where he'll end up going in most leagues. Behind the top level RB1 and the handful of dominant WR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DOOSH MAGOOSH 35 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 On 1/3/2019 at 12:59 PM, JohnD said: I have him tagged as my 11th rd keeper for next year. I feel he will be a mid/high lvl RB1. Not much on that offense is going to change going into next year. I don't there are any lingering contracts for the OL either. I have him as my keeper for my 16th round pick... Could keep Chubb for my 9th round pick also but am def leaning Conner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devaster 4,406 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 2 hours ago, DOOSH MAGOOSH said: I have him as my keeper for my 16th round pick... Could keep Chubb for my 9th round pick also but am def leaning Conner. I'd lean Chubb over Conner personally. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebadferret 435 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I really have a hard time drafting a player after a breakout performance/chance, especially if I got him for low in said year. Don't know how the Steelers will look without Brown and as someone already said I feel like the high amount of usage at the beginning of the year could have been to show Bell that he is not unreplacable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psygolf 2,791 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 23 hours ago, DOOSH MAGOOSH said: I have him as my keeper for my 16th round pick... Could keep Chubb for my 9th round pick also but am def leaning Conner. I passed on keeping a young TD at a mid-rd pick because I could keep Pickens (after his 17 td year) at a later pick...do not base your decision on the difference between the 9th-16th rd, keep the rb you think will perform. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dashoe 6,462 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) I'm waiting to see if there will be any changes made to the -oline before I put a value on Conner. If AB is traded this offense will look much different. he took a lot of pressure off of the run game and juju Edited January 14, 2019 by dashoe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJoint 4,186 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I will be in this thread for a while - acquired at a good price. Situation in PIT is in flux and Conner did not finish on a high note. He proved 2 things this year: Capable of being elite Can't finish/potentially injury prone Time will tell but he will be the back to draft in PIT next yr. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elroypedro 350 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 RB coach and O-Line coach, both considered elite across the league, both out in Pitt 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreatScott! 680 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I believe he showed he can be a top tier fantasy RB. If they trade AB I know there is a huge cap hit for this year. Perhaps that solidifies Conner as they will have limited cap room to make moves and will need to address other issues. That could leave the RBs intact for next year. Of course I have him in dynasty so perhaps this is me trying to talk myself into Conner being elite. Guess we will find out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joebaker23 184 Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 With the Steelers intending to trade Antonio Brown... how does this affect Conner’s outlook going forward? Offense will now be Conner, JuJu and Washington. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SharkSwimmer 4,960 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I am probably out on Conner. He's a good player, but Big Ben and the Steelers abandoned the run for weeks at a time during different points in the season in 2018. It is not working out too well when your fantasy team's no. 1 running back gets 9 carries in an entire game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devaster 4,406 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 On 1/15/2019 at 4:00 AM, GreatScott! said: I believe he showed he can be a top tier fantasy RB. If they trade AB I know there is a huge cap hit for this year. Perhaps that solidifies Conner as they will have limited cap room to make moves and will need to address other issues. That could leave the RBs intact for next year. Of course I have him in dynasty so perhaps this is me trying to talk myself into Conner being elite. Guess we will find out. Whether they trade AB or not the cap is mostly unchanged. If they keep AB they still have a large portion of cap dedicated to AB. If they trade AB then they have to deal with the cap hit from the guaranteed money already paid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sasnumberonefan 766 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, joebaker23 said: With the Steelers intending to trade Antonio Brown... how does this affect Conner’s outlook going forward? Offense will now be Conner, JuJu and Washington. I think this helps Jaylen Samuels out a lot. His NC State coach is now on staff, looks like a unique weapon they can deploy in many areas. I am buying Jaylen and selling Conner where I can. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dashoe 6,462 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 3 hours ago, joebaker23 said: With the Steelers intending to trade Antonio Brown... how does this affect Conner’s outlook going forward? Offense will now be Conner, JuJu and Washington. You want to take juju ahead of conners in any draft Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oliminator123 3,450 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 DND with what's probably going to be top 10 ADP. His usage towards the end of the season was scary and I'm not willing to take the plunge. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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