James Conner is no stranger to adversity. His battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is well-documented. So, when his first two seasons as professional football player ended early due to injury, he was already equipped with the mental fortitude to cope with the disappointment.
Conner is now about to enter the most important season of his NFL career – perhaps one of the most important seasons that he ever will have as a pro. This is the year where Conner can take control of how the Steelers front office views him. He had a front-row seat to the high-profile contract dispute that lead to his all-pro predecessor leaving town after the team deemed him not worth the asking price.