It was only a couple years ago when James Conner ranked second in rushing touchdowns (15) and third in total touchdowns (18) that earned him a selection to the 2021 Pro Bowl.
Fast forward a season later after inking a three-year $21 million deal, Conner experienced a down year albeit 1,082 total scrimmage yards and eight total touchdowns. His effectiveness took a major downturn as he missed four games due to injury.
New Cardinals’ offensive coordinator Drew Petzing was part of two coaching staffs that featured two star running backs in Browns’ Nick Chubb and Vikings’ Dalvin Cook.