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I think AV deserves it as much as any other LT. He plays the toughest OL position, usually every game against the opponents best pass rusher, on one of the best OLs in the league . He is solid in both run and pass play. I think it would be hard to empirically say someone else deserves it so much more"My team, may they always be right, but right or wrong...MY TEAM!"Comment
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Some strong arguments here^We have averaged 10 less points per game without Conners than we scored with him.
We went from 19th to number 1 in red zone offense in one year with Conners on a franchise record pace for rushing touchdowns before he got hurt (he still only needs 2 to tie Franco’s Record 14).
I would suggest that WITHOUT QUESTION his contribution to finally fixing our teams biggest long standing offensive weakness a FAR stronger case for value to the team than Juju’s fine contributions.
(Plus Conners as team MVP would be yet another “dig” at “the greedy one who got away”.
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James Conner shares the text Aaron Donald sent him after cancer diagnosis
Posted by Michael David Smith on December 19, 2018, 5:12 PM EST
In 2013, James Conner and Aaron Donald were college teammates at Pitt. On Tuesday, Conner and Donald were both named to the Pro Bowl. And Conner revealed a special moment in their friendship.
Conner was a true freshman when Donald was a star senior, so it would have been easy for Donald not to think much about Conner after their time together in college ended. But during the 2015 season, when Conner was a junior and Donald was in his second year with the Rams, Conner was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Donald offered support, and after they were both chosen to the Pro Bowl on Tuesday, Conner posted on Instagram the text Donald sent him after his cancer diagnosis.
“What’s up bro I just heard, just wanted to let you know I’m praying for you,” Donald wrote to Conner. “Everybody goes through adversity, some tougher than others but I already know you’re going to bounce back stronger and better than ever. I just can’t wait to see it. I’m going to be the first to tune in. You’re going to look back at this one day after about seven Pro Bowls and a couple All Pro years and see everything that’s happened to you is just going to make you stronger. It’s just going to make your story that much better. You already know if you need anything just hit me up and let me know. Keep your head up no matter what, stay strong.”
Conner wrote on Instagram, “Three years ago big bro Aaron Donald sent me this text after I got diagnosed with cancer. Today’s special because it’s all coming to reality. One Pro Bowl down, more to come. Thank you for the motivation bro. Hard work pays off!”
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/12/19/james-conner-shares-the-text-aaron-donald-sent-him-after-cancer-diagnosis/Steeler teams featuring stat-driven, me-first, fantasy-football-darling diva types such as Antonio Brown & Le'Veon Bell won no championships.
Super Bowl winning Steeler teams were built around a dynamic, in-your-face defense plus blue-collar, hard-hitting, no-nonsense football players on offense such as Hines Ward & Jerome Bettis.
We don't want Juju & Conner to replace what we lost in Brown & Bell.
We are counting on Juju & Conner to return us to the glory we once had with Hines & The Bus.Comment
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"My team, may they always be right, but right or wrong...MY TEAM!"Comment
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I disagree. LAST SEASON that was true, but this season the dude is protecting Ben at an ELITE level.
I know there was an article in PFF that he was second in the league in fewest pressure.
Foster is a "better than average" guard.
Not special......but perhaps most consistently NEVER a liability.sigpic
In view of the fact that Mike Tomlin has matched Cowhers record I give him the designation:
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Looks like the strategy of listing Heyward as a DT paid off.Comment
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Biggest omission is in my view is TJ Watt.
Outside of Von Miller.....I'd put TJ ahead of the rest.
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In view of the fact that Mike Tomlin has matched Cowhers record I give him the designation:
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Aaron Donald teared up when reminded of text to James Conner
By Michael David Smith | Dec 21, 2018, 9:33 AM EST
After college teammates James Conner and Aaron Donald were both named to the Pro Bowl this week, Conner shared on Instagram the text that Donald sent him in 2015, when Conner was diagnosed with cancer. That text did a lot to lift Conner’s spirits, and learning that meant a lot to Donald.
Asked about it on Thursday, Donald said he was touched that Conner had saved his text and still remembered it three years later.
“I started to tear up when I seen it. He’s family to me. So I’m just proud of him. I’m his biggest fan,” Donald said, via Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times.
In his text to Conner three years ago, Donald wrote, “You’re going to look back at this one day after about seven Pro Bowls.” Conner now has six Pro Bowls to go, and he and Donald will square off against each other at the Pro Bowl this season. Unless one of them is in the Super Bowl — or, perhaps, they will meet each other in the Super Bowl.Steeler teams featuring stat-driven, me-first, fantasy-football-darling diva types such as Antonio Brown & Le'Veon Bell won no championships.
Super Bowl winning Steeler teams were built around a dynamic, in-your-face defense plus blue-collar, hard-hitting, no-nonsense football players on offense such as Hines Ward & Jerome Bettis.
We don't want Juju & Conner to replace what we lost in Brown & Bell.
We are counting on Juju & Conner to return us to the glory we once had with Hines & The Bus.Comment
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Still irritated that Roethlisberger and Watt were snubbed.2022 NFL Mock Draft
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1. Malik Willis, QB; Liberty
2. Daniel Faalele, OT; Minnesota
3. Dante Stills, DT; West Virginia
7. Riley Moss, CB; IowaComment
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Watt was definitely deserving. Ben... well lets just say these last 2 games will determine that in my mind.Comment
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Joel Bitonio in, David DeCastro out for Pro Bowl
Posted by Josh Alper on January 10, 2019, 12:01 PM EST
The initial AFC Pro Bowl roster featured a couple of guards from AFC North teams and the number remains at two despite David DeCastro‘s decision to pull out of the game because of injury.
DeCastro will be replaced by Browns guard Joel Bitonio, who will join Marshal Yanda of the Ravens and Quenton Nelson of the Colts in Orlando barring any other changes to the roster.
It’s the first time that Bitonio has been tabbed for the Pro Bowl. The 2014 second-round pick started every game this year and was also a second-team All-Pro selection.
Bitonio is one of the three Browns players on the AFC team. Defensive end Myles Garrett and cornerback Denzel Ward were both initial selections for this year’s game
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/01/10/joel-bitonio-in-david-decastro-out-for-pro-bowl/Steeler teams featuring stat-driven, me-first, fantasy-football-darling diva types such as Antonio Brown & Le'Veon Bell won no championships.
Super Bowl winning Steeler teams were built around a dynamic, in-your-face defense plus blue-collar, hard-hitting, no-nonsense football players on offense such as Hines Ward & Jerome Bettis.
We don't want Juju & Conner to replace what we lost in Brown & Bell.
We are counting on Juju & Conner to return us to the glory we once had with Hines & The Bus.Comment
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T.J. Watt added to AFC Pro Bowl roster
Posted by Josh Alper on January 17, 2019, 1:40 PM EST
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was named to the AFC Pro Bowl roster along with teammate Jadeveon Clowney, but Clowney will not be joining him in Orlando.
The loss of a regular teammate created a chance for Watt to share the field with someone else he knows well, however. The Steelers announced that linebacker T.J. Watt will be filling Clowney’s spot on the roster, which leaves Chargers fullback Derek as the only Watt brother in the NFL that won’t be playing in Orlando on January 27.
Watt led the Steelers and finished tied for seventh in the league with 13 sacks in his second professional season. He also had 68 tackles and six forced fumbles.
Six other Steelers were elected to the initial AFC roster. Wide receiver Antonio Brown and guard David DeCastro have pulled out of the game with wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster taking his teammate’s place. Running back James Conner, defensive lineman Cameron Heyward, center Maurkice Pouncey and tackle Alejandro Villanueva round out the group.
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/01/17/t-j-watt-added-to-afc-pro-bowl-roster/Steeler teams featuring stat-driven, me-first, fantasy-football-darling diva types such as Antonio Brown & Le'Veon Bell won no championships.
Super Bowl winning Steeler teams were built around a dynamic, in-your-face defense plus blue-collar, hard-hitting, no-nonsense football players on offense such as Hines Ward & Jerome Bettis.
We don't want Juju & Conner to replace what we lost in Brown & Bell.
We are counting on Juju & Conner to return us to the glory we once had with Hines & The Bus.Comment
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Jeremy Fowler
ESPN Staff Writer
Respectfully, Cam Heyward said he believes T.J. Watt can be better than J.J. if he continues to improve.
20hSteeler teams featuring stat-driven, me-first, fantasy-football-darling diva types such as Antonio Brown & Le'Veon Bell won no championships.
Super Bowl winning Steeler teams were built around a dynamic, in-your-face defense plus blue-collar, hard-hitting, no-nonsense football players on offense such as Hines Ward & Jerome Bettis.
We don't want Juju & Conner to replace what we lost in Brown & Bell.
We are counting on Juju & Conner to return us to the glory we once had with Hines & The Bus.Comment
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