When asked about Arizona's offense, HC Kliff Kingsbury stated that he had been impressed with James Conner's receiving ability and reiterated a high confidence level in Conner as an RB1. (ESPN)
Fantasy Impact
Fantasy experts have expressed their primary concern about Conner is whether he will be involved enough in the passing game to make up for the expected TD regression. He is currently being taken as the 16th RB off the board, but the possibility of increased targets and touches in the passing game would move him back into the RB1 conversation in fantasy leagues.