“Conner Strong” has been a phrase associated with Steelers second-year running back James Conner ever since he was diagnosed with and ultimately defeated cancer as a collegiate football star for the University of Pittsburgh.
While Conner’s story of perseverance and courage has been inspirational, he’s been pretty adamant these days about wanting to be known not just as a cancer survivor, but as a really good running back in the National Football League.
On Sunday, mere days after it was reported that holdout running back Le’Veon Bell may return in-time to be ready for the post-bye portion of the 2018 regular season, Conner did his best impression of No.