James Conner Appreciation Thread

[oaken1]

I would guess you mean a 15 mil sighing bonus? If that the case his cap hit year one is 11 mil but you're paying him 21? I think that is a bit rich for the first year. And you have no Injury protection. I would think if you do that he would only get 2 million in base salary the first year then split the 8 remaining at 4 and 4.

It would be a 21mil cash expenditure the first year. But that's how things usually go with nfl contracts.
They could reduce the signing bonus and tie some guarantees to roster and workout bonuses to reduce immediate cash hits...but they seem to like JC...
Later guarantees protect the team for sure... I'm just thinking a straightforward contract like that shows appreciation, gives him street cred or "respect" to soothe the ego, and keeps the cap hit minimal for the years he is over 30 just in case he ain't got no Frank Gore in him.....and the younger guys are getting more than 8m per to be starters

 

[WisconsinCard]

It would be a 21mil cash expenditure the first year. But that's how things usually go with nfl contracts.
They could reduce the signing bonus and tie some guarantees to roster and workout bonuses to reduce immediate cash hits...but they seem to like JC...
Later guarantees protect the team for sure... I'm just thinking a straightforward contract like that shows appreciation, gives him street cred or "respect" to soothe the ego, and keeps the cap hit minimal for the years he is over 30 just in case he ain't got no Frank Gore in him.....and the younger guys are getting more than 8m per to be starters

I get it, my point was I don't think anyone is giving him 21 mil next year.

 

[oaken1]

I get it, my point was I don't think anyone is giving him 21 mil next year.

You think 8m a year is too high for him?
You may be right..but the organization seems to really like him...the last time they really liked a guy they paid him 11m a year for years after his value was closer to 4

 

[CardNots]

You think 8m a year is too high for him?
You may be right..but the organization seems to really like him...the last time they really liked a guy they paid him 11m a year for years after his value was closer to 4

You make Conner happy and move on cost be damn.

 

[WisconsinCard]

You think 8m a year is too high for him?
You may be right..but the organization seems to really like him...the last time they really liked a guy they paid him 11m a year for years after his value was closer to 4

I don't but I thought you were trying to get an easy out in year three.

 

[Totally_Red]

You make Conner happy and move on cost be damn.

Absolutely. It ain't our money. That said, two years with a club option for year 3 sounds right.

 

[oaken1]

I don't but I thought you were trying to get an easy out in year three.

Well yeah...need to protect the team with an aging player...
So maybe like 10m signing bonus. Then 5mil roster bonus for 2025...
Would still have cards dropping 21m pretty quick but would reduce year three cap...or dead money if cut

 

[Chopper0080]

You can structure it so it’s basically two years guaranteed and then only like 4 mil in year 3 in dead money if you cut him.

 

[602 Native]

They have to resign him. The question will be for how much.

 

[PDXChris]

Conner could pass David Johnson on Sunday to get into thr top 10 all time for the Cardinals and into the top 5 by the end of the season!

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[Yuma]

I did not expect James Conner to be anywhere this good when the Cardinals got him. I also didn't think he would last this many seasons with the Cards. Chargers had been bottling up RBs up until Conner. He was a beast!

 

[AZ Native]

From an article about Connor in the Republic today:

"To Gannon, it epitomized the ferocity with which Conner plays.

“It really does,” Gannon said. “We talk about that and we educate them but it’s another thing that, in real time, he chases the ball and strips a guy. Huge play.”

It didn’t take long for that impact to spread to the offensive side.

In many ways, Monday night was a slog for the Cardinals. Murray finished with just 145 passing yards. Marvin Harrison Jr. did not have an impact. Conner, though, was able to manufacture just enough offense to help spur a 17-15 win. He finished with 19 carries for 101 yards and two receptions for 51 yards.

Much of it was his own doing. Per Next Gen Stats, he finished with 15 rushing yards above expected. He broke 12 tackles as a runner and three as a receiver, picking up 92 of his 101 rushing yards after contact.

Remarkably, he now leads the NFL in missed tackles forced both as a runner (35) and a receiver (12).

“There’s nothing he can’t do, in my eyes,” Murray said:.

 

[Shane]

From an article about Connor in the Republic today:

"To Gannon, it epitomized the ferocity with which Conner plays.

“It really does,” Gannon said. “We talk about that and we educate them but it’s another thing that, in real time, he chases the ball and strips a guy. Huge play.”

It didn’t take long for that impact to spread to the offensive side.

In many ways, Monday night was a slog for the Cardinals. Murray finished with just 145 passing yards. Marvin Harrison Jr. did not have an impact. Conner, though, was able to manufacture just enough offense to help spur a 17-15 win. He finished with 19 carries for 101 yards and two receptions for 51 yards.

Much of it was his own doing. Per Next Gen Stats, he finished with 15 rushing yards above expected. He broke 12 tackles as a runner and three as a receiver, picking up 92 of his 101 rushing yards after contact.

Remarkably, he now leads the NFL in missed tackles forced both as a runner (35) and a receiver (12).

“There’s nothing he can’t do, in my eyes,” Murray said:.

2 badass stats to lead the NFL in

 

[Ronin]

Tyler Drake

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Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray when asked about James Conner’s impact on this team:“You can’t put a price tag on what JC means. … I don’t think he gets the credit he deserves.”

 

[AZ Native]

Here's a couple short videos of Connor's game against the Chargers. Man, he takes a beating.

Every RB James Conner Run In Week 7 Win Over Chargers ​

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James Conner's best plays from 101-yard game | Week 7​

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[phillycard]

I literally feel we can be in every game if he has success. I don't know the last time I felt that way about one of our players. Not even Fitz.

 

[Chopper0080]

Easily the team MVP.

 

[602 Native]

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[phillycard]

I need a steady diet of JC this Sunday! Keep the chains moving and the ball out of Caleb's hands.

 

[Sparky16]

Conner could pass David Johnson on Sunday to get into thr top 10 all time for the Cardinals and into the top 5 by the end of the season!

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man... that's a pathetic list

 

[CardNots]

man... that's a pathetic list

I’ve mentioned before, Conner is the best running back to play for both the Phoenix and Arizona Cardinals stats be damned…

 

[Ronin]

Jacob Gibbs

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This is one of the most absurd stats I've seen in awhile.Top-three in missed tackles forced, per @FantasyPtsData:
54 - James Conner
31 - Kenneth Walker
31 - Bijan Robinson

 

[Crimson Warrior]

He's like a car crash that can carry a football!

 

[BritCard]

My concern for this season is that JC always missing a game or four. He missed 4 last year, 4 the year before and has never played a full season.

This offense is built on him and the backups are nowhere near his level.

 

[imaCafan]

Him, Fitz and AWilliams, top three favorite players. Only followed Cards since ‘93, so can’t speak to the older players. Imagine all three here together in their prime.