jgcrawfish 232 Posted December 4, 2018 Rotoworld is reporting that Steelers promoted Trey Edmunds (RB) from practice squad. Doesn't bode well for Conner and definitely needs to be watched. Jaylen Samuels "should" be next man up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike FF Today 607 Posted December 4, 2018 Mike Tomlin finally admits that Conner has a sprained ankle which was pretty obvious if you watched the video. Conner won't play in Week 14 and Tomlin hints at RBBC... Mike Tomlin, running back by committee "is our intention" as we sit there. Jaylen Samuels, Stevan Ridley and Trey Edwards are next up on the depth chart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ehlana 25 Posted December 4, 2018 I suppose Ridley gets the early down carries and Samuels gets the passing down work. Although I'm not sure the Steelers ever run the ball on early downs without getting called for holding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD. 22 Posted December 4, 2018 I feel like this is Samuels backfield....... no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thePRO 78 Posted December 4, 2018 I feel like Ben will just pass 80% of the time now as opposed to 70%. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pee-diddy 27 Posted December 4, 2018 Anyone else hearing that it's the dreaded high ankle sprain? That's pretty much a guarantee he'll miss multiple games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Simms 11 127 Posted December 4, 2018 Brown and JuJu show Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobSanders_33 127 Posted December 4, 2018 Connor as the man had some down games. I think this will be a split. Then Ridley is the inside runner. If Pitt controls he game Ridley is the clock killer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted December 4, 2018 Mike FFToday may have a different opinion, but Samuels isn't a prototypical between the tackles runner just yet. He's a very adept pass catcher as a converted WR and when drafted it was mentioned that his skill set was closer to Bell's than Conner's. I think Tomlin's "committee" line is pretty telling for a team that LOVES 3 down backs. RB2 at best IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted December 5, 2018 I don’t see a lot of production out of any of the Pitt Rbs this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted December 5, 2018 I dont see a lot of production out of any of the Pitt Rbs this weekend. Oakland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted December 5, 2018 Oakland. This. If the Steelers get up big (which they "should"), there's lots of room for the RB's to contribute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8RMick 242 Posted December 5, 2018 This. If the Steelers get up big (which they "should"), there's lots of room for the RB's to contribute. This game will be closer than folks think. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted December 5, 2018 This game will be closer than folks think. Yeah, i wasn't saying it's a gimme, because somehow the Raiders play the Steelers tough every time. Was more along the lines of the Steelers should be heavily favored to win. Raiders looked feisty in defeat last week, and Pittsburgh has a horrible history of overlooking "lesser" competition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,457 Posted December 6, 2018 I think Ben will throw a lot, I think all three Rbs for Pitt will be used at times. I don’t think neither of them will produce big, just to much of a RBBC. Raiders vs Steelers is a classic it’s my favorite matchup in the NFL. Of course it goes way back into the 70es when the nfl allowed players to hit each other, and those two teams did a lot of hitting on each other. If I have my facts right, on the Raiders super bowl rings Al Davis and the Raiders victorious score over the Steelers from the playoff game inscribed on them. Still today my favorite matchup in the nfl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted December 6, 2018 Samuels isn't a completely traditional RB, and I'm not truly sure how much the Steelers trust him in traffic to hold onto the ball. I believe that Edmunds was signed only for depth, but Ridley may get some play. And I fear that one fumble will put Samuels in the doghouse very quickly and result in Ridley getting extended run. As excited as I am about Samuels as a pass catcher, I'm a bit wary of the situation in general (unless I was in a yahoo league, which I'm not, where I would be ALL in playing Samuels as a TE). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cavern 70 Posted December 6, 2018 the steelers are certainly advertising that they are going with a RBBC this weekend. however, that approach is completely contrary to their SOP. i expect samuels to get a lionshare unless he fumbles or is missing key blocks, etc, early. i won't be SHOCKED if they go RBBC like they say they are going to, but i'm not necessarily just taking them at their word Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgcrawfish 232 Posted December 6, 2018 the steelers are certainly advertising that they are going with a RBBC this weekend. however, that approach is completely contrary to their SOP. i expect samuels to get a lionshare unless he fumbles or is missing key blocks, etc, early. i won't be SHOCKED if they go RBBC like they say they are going to, but i'm not necessarily just taking them at their word I think it depends completely on Samuels. If he comes in, proves he can run between the tackles without ball security issues, and doesn't miss blocks that get Ben killed, then he will get the VAST majority of the snaps and carries (figuring 75%). But if he bobbles on either of those, it could be full blown RBBC with Ridley. JMO though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NAn 39 Posted December 6, 2018 And I fear that one fumble will put Samuels in the doghouse very quickly and result in Ridley getting extended run. It's a valid point, but FYI raiders have force just 3 fumbles all year (Ten/Phi/LAC/SF same) and only Atl less (2) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 128 Posted November 28, 2020 Conner has tested positive for COVID. - NFLN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AxeElf 787 Posted November 28, 2020 Tuesday's game will be like a scene out of The Replacements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted November 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, SaintsInDome2006 said: Conner has tested positive for COVID. - NFLN Pfft, as much as they throw now, it doesn't matter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Law 220 Posted November 28, 2020 2 hours ago, SaintsInDome2006 said: Conner has tested positive for COVID. - NFLN Wouldn't this have been worthy of a new thread with a proper title and not digging up a TWO YEAR OLD thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted November 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, Law said: Wouldn't this have been worthy of a new thread with a proper title and not digging up a TWO YEAR OLD thread? IDK, I kinda like the idea.... Any owner who sees his name towards the top of the topics list, will definitely take a peak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
