Say what you want about James Conner, but the fact of the matter is that it’s going to be very difficult to hand him a large contract after next season. Conner has missed time in all three of his seasons with the Steelers, and it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to count on him when it matters.
Benny Snell proved to be a decent option out of the backfield as a rookie, but the former fourth-round draft choice lacks the speed and agility to be an every-down, feature back. There is no question that Pittsburgh has plenty of needs on offense and a with Conner, Snell, and Jaylen Samuels already on the roster, drafting a running back late this year would seem pointless.