Steelers sign running back Knile Davis

[NorthCoast]

.... camp fodder....

[RuthlessBurgher]

Isn't he the kid with Hodkin's lymphoma? I like him and he's a local kid too but he needs to address his medical issues before even thinking about playing football. Like the power he'd bring to us though.

Another kid to kinda watch is Jamaal Williams from Brigham Young. He's a local guy from here where I"m at. Has the size and wheels. Could be a good backup for Bell.

Conner missed the 2015 season when he tore his MCL during the first game of the season. The Hodgkin's lymphoma was discovered while he was rehabbing the knee injury. He checked out cancer free that offseason, and was able to play the 2016 without any issue. Recent medical scans at the combine showed no cancer recurrence. He's good to go.

[Ghost]

Isn't he the kid with Hodkin's lymphoma? I like him and he's a local kid too but he needs to address his medical issues before even thinking about playing football. Like the power he'd bring to us though.

Another kid to kinda watch is Jamaal Williams from Brigham Young. He's a local guy from here where I"m at. Has the size and wheels. Could be a good backup for Bell.

Address his issues? What? He played a full season 2016 and rushed for over 1000 yards with another 300+ in receiving.

[SteelerOfDeVille]

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Back in early 2014, filling in for Jamaal Charles who had just suffered a high ankle sprain, Davis had back-to-back games in which he ran for 100+ yards, looking like he could have the talent to be the next big thing. Since then, though, his contributions have pretty much all been on special teams. He figures to be our primary kick returner and a regular ST contributor, but should only be our 3rd or 4th option at RB (sort of like how we utilize WR DHB). We still need to find our primary backup to Le'Veon, I would think. Deep RB class in the draft.

i watched him some in college (now, a few years back). I think he'll surprise peeps. He's no pro-bowler, but, certainly capable of being a backup on a good team.

Solid signing - as long as it isn't DeAngelo that's getting the boot for him - lol

[Shawn]

Lots of good backs in this draft. If James Conner is there in the 4th would believe he would be a great fit for us. More quick then fast 4.63 or so but to spell Bell for say 6-10 touches and help on special teams. As long as he clears the medical and he should it's a great fit. The reason I'm waiting till round 4 is that I believe our first 4 picks all go to the other side of the ball.

Conner hasn't played in quite awhile, he doesn't have much burst or shiftiness. His medical is a massive question mark. I love power runners but they are leaving the NFL by the way of the fullback. I just don't see it. Any round before 6-7 and I wouldn't touch it.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Conner hasn't played in quite awhile, he doesn't have much burst or shiftiness. His medical is a massive question mark. I love power runners but they are leaving the NFL by the way of the fullback. I just don't see it. Any round before 6-7 and I wouldn't touch it.

He played every game in 2016 (and played well). He sat out 2015 with an MCL and the Hodgkins' lymphoma diagnosis. Ghost and I both addressed this a couple of posts back.

[Shawn]

i watched him some in college (now, a few years back). I think he'll surprise peeps. He's no pro-bowler, but, certainly capable of being a backup on a good team.

Solid signing - as long as it isn't DeAngelo that's getting the boot for him - lol

I agree with you, I like the Davis signing. I thought he was a pretty good running back with some upside.

[Iron City Inc.]

Conner hasn't played in quite awhile, he doesn't have much burst or shiftiness. His medical is a massive question mark. I love power runners but they are leaving the NFL by the way of the fullback. I just don't see it. Any round before 6-7 and I wouldn't touch it.

Check out the game this year against Clemson. Conner showed some good shifty moves and some jump cut ability. Has good hands and shows it in this game. Kid imho is more then just a fullback. Just take a look and let me know.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Contract details:

1 year deal
Base salary $775,000
Signing bonus $0
Cap charge $615,000

[phillyesq]

Contract details:

1 year deal
Base salary $775,000
Signing bonus $0
Cap charge $615,000

I always like these signings for the veteran minimum - helpful to the cap.

[Oviedo]

Check out the game this year against Clemson. Conner showed some good shifty moves and some jump cut ability. Has good hands and shows it in this game. Kid imho is more then just a fullback. Just take a look and let me know.

Conner is much more than just a FB and would be a good add to the backfield. He reminds me of Marshawn Lynch when you watch him run.

[feltdizz]

Conner hasn't played in quite awhile, he doesn't have much burst or shiftiness. His medical is a massive question mark. I love power runners but they are leaving the NFL by the way of the fullback. I just don't see it. Any round before 6-7 and I wouldn't touch it.

huh? He missed the 2015 season.

Conner played all of 2016.
216 att, 1029 yards, 5.1 av, 16 TD's

[feltdizz]

Conner is much more than just a FB and would be a good add to the backfield. He reminds me of Marshawn Lynch when you watch him run.

I think someone hasn't watched a lot of Pitt games.

He isn't jump cutting but he makes guess miss a lot.

[Oviedo]

huh? He missed the 2015 season.

Conner played all of 2016.
216 att, 1029 yards, 5.1 av, 16 TD's

Damn facts getting in the way again. Conner is a force at the goal line.

From what I read quite awhile ago Tomlin loves the kid

[feltdizz]

this run says it all. We love to have him as a compliment to Bell.