The Ringer Fantasy Football Show on James Conner

PodcastRB Rankings, Sleepers, and Tiers. Plus, the Hot QB Rankings, No. 5-8.July 28, 2026

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He was like, yeah, I'm super excited about James Conner getting in here.

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Hackett publicly excited about Conner in Cardinals offense.

James Conner is the Cardinals' preferred back according to coach Nate Hackett, who publicly expressed excitement about Conner getting into the offense, contrasting with his downplaying of rookie Jeremiah Love.

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Conner positioned to benefit from Brissett's arm in Cardinals offense

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Conner leads Cardinals backfield with Allgeier and Love.

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Conner part of Cardinals' multi-talented RB rotation under Brissett.

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The game plan was reduce CMC's carries early so the 49ers can use his pure anger to create 2nd half explosives. Hard to argue with the results.

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