Beason and Stewart will be ready for week 1

[CM86]

per gnatt tweet:

daringantt Not much post-game locker room, but LB Jon Beason and RB Jonathan Stewart proclaim themselves ready for Philadelphia next week.

[megadeth078]

I came

[Sam Mills Fan]

Wow, good Panthers news?? Haven't seen that in a while. Very glad for both.

[CM86]

isn't real news grand?

[Mr.Ponche]

That makes me feel a heck of alot better. Just hope they aren't rushing anything that might come back later.

[Mr. Scot]

We're being covered by a tweeting gnat? :confused:

(sorry, couldn't resist)

[E CaT PanTHer]

i just threw up in my mouth a little. lol, jp. GREAT NEWS !!!

[CM86]

Charles Chandler with a bit more information:

RB Stewart still on hold, but hopeful

Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart still isn’t giving any assurances that he’ll play in the season opener against Philadelphia, but he indicated there’s a chance he’ll try to practice this week.

Stewart said after Thursday night’s exhibition against Pittsburgh that he still has soreness in his Achilles but that “we’ll see how things play out” this week.

Stewart hasn’t practiced since Aug. 11 and participated in only eight practices during training camp after sitting out all minicamp and summer school drills.

He said he’s been staying in shape by doing pool exercises with team trainers.

“Mentally, it’s been real tough,” said Stewart. “The good thing is, with the playbook, I’ve got that kind of tucked into my belt. Because of that (compared to his rookie preseason last year), it’s been a lot easier. I’m not worried about the plays, (but) it’s frustrating to not be able to get out there and improve in areas I know I can improve in.”

-- Charles Chandler

http://blogs.charlotte.com/panthers/

[CM86]

scott fowler sounds less confident than gnatt made it sound

While Beason sounded postgame like he'd definitely play vs Eagles, I'm not so sure about RB Stewart, altho he professed he would

[Guild]

I hope Stewart plays we could well need him there.

As far as Beason playing... OH GOD YES!

[megadeth078]

scott fowler sounds less confident than gnatt made it sound

While Beason sounded postgame like he'd definitely play vs Eagles, I'm not so sure about RB Stewart, altho he professed he would

It's Gantt lol.

[Baschski]

At this point, Beason is much more important to have on the field. The defense will improve immediately with him at the helm. Stewart would be great to have back in the game, but if he's not ready then D-Will can take more carries with Goodson stepping in and the running game will be just as deadly.

[AKPantherFan]

I say trade Stewart for a DT and use Goodson as #2

Goodson will do well. (honestly though- I dont want to give up Stewarts size)

But considering we have 3 REALLY GOOD RB's and NEED a DT its just a good personnel move.

[megadeth078]

I don't think we're that desperate