James Conner: ‘I’m not playing … not to get hurt’

Don't call 2020 a comeback season for James Conner. Don't call it a contract year, either.

Conner isn’t concerned with either one.

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His goal for 2020 is a simple one. And it involves way more than just him.

"My goal is to win. I have the opportunity to do that. I’m going to go into training camp with this year’s team, a special team that we’ve got," Conner said Tuesday via a Zoom call. "We had some pieces that were out last year that are healthy. I’m really excited for the opportunity to win. I’m not playing for a contract or playing not to get hurt. I’m playing to win. It’s as simple as that. It’s about my visions of us and me being a part of Super Bowl No. 7 for this organization. I just want to be healthy and give it all for my teammates."

Conner is correct that the Steelers had some pieces missing in 2019. And while much of the focus has been on Ben Roethlisberger missing all but six quarters of the season with an elbow injury, it just as easily could be on Conner.

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