Panthers Running Backs Review

[Jeremy Igo]

Next to the wide receiver position, the Carolina Panthers running backs may have the most competition to deal with this offseason as any other unit. 

This year's Panthers edition of runners are a close knit group, possibly closer than years past. Over the past few months I have been wondering if the departure of Deangelo Williams would have a negative effect on the chemistry of the runners group. To my eyes the opposite is true. The players are more upbeat and eager to work than ever before. My article about Mike Tolbert playing quarterback recently highlights this. If you ever have been in an office where someone was not happy with the company, you know what effect it can have on morale. Why should this be any different in football? 

Individually, here is how things are shaping up for the ball carriers.... 

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Edited June 9, 2015 by Jeremy Igo

[O-Ther]

More inclined to think they'll carry 1 less O-Lineman (9 vs. 10) and 1 more RB (4 vs. 3) because of the emphasis mentioned about Special Teams. Fozzy and Todman both have that Special Teams value, so I think they'll both stay with Stewie and CAP. Still would have room for 2 FBs, so both Tolbert and Ward could make the final 53, especially if Tolbert is still playing Special Teams and if Ward has started to.

[Moorgan]

Tough call. Isn't there a trick where we can place someone on IR to protect them from getting plucked and reactive them 6 games in or something? That could buy us some time and insure against an actual injury...maybe.

[LUUUUUKE]

Not a whole lot to say after that analysis, other than we are indeed getting better at nearly every position. 

Ive never had a better feeling going into TC and the Regular season than I do this year.

[The Huddler]

I want the panthers to be one of the teams where our cuts go and make impacts on other teams. Cuts come along and I want other fans checking to see who we cut so they can vouch to sign them

 

my backs would be:

stew

Tolbert

payne

todman

 

i think ToddmN can be really good, and to be honest, i want his speed on Madden cause stew is 89 and tolbert is slower than LBs at 80 speed lol

 

 

[KSpan]

Tough call. Isn't there a trick where we can place someone on IR to protect them from getting plucked and reactive them 6 games in or something? That could buy us some time and insure against an actual injury...maybe.

Only once the season starts, and only one player can be designated to return.  Any roster moves for these guys during TC will be waivers.

[Jmac]

If Ward is as good a lead blocker as some claim and can pick up the blitz, then he is a no brainer. When your oline is still a question mark, a tank in the backfield can make all the difference.

Edited June 9, 2015 by Jmac

[Snake]

Fizzy is not going to get cut unless he just bombs. Dude brings way to much to just cut.

[Jeremy Igo]

Fizzy is not going to get cut unless he just bombs. Dude brings way to much to just cut.

​He is PS eligible. Todman is not. 

[*FreeFua*]

I'll kill someone if Fozzy is cut

[IMissChrisWeinke]

Very cool! Thanks for this. Good for fozzy and todman

[TalonNC]

We all know Fozzy wont make the PS .. .Not after that screen pass in the Arizona Playoff game... I personally think he is a quality #2/3 if giving enough snaps. 

 

I say we keep 5

(HB)Stewart--Fozzy--Todman  (FB)Tolbert--Ward

 let CAP go to PS and redshirt it for a year.. Reaves is the odd man out.

[jdpanther5]

My guess:

Stewart's the starter

Tolbert is the short-yardage back

Fozzy beats out Todman for change-of-pace role

CAP over Wegher and Reaves as primary backup

Ward over Brockel at fullback

Edited June 9, 2015 by jdpanther5

[Peppers90 NC]

I loved the way Fozzy ran shoulder down full steam and decisive, when he had the opportunity last year. I think he is very good and should be on the team, along with of course Stewart and CAP. Todman is a wildcard for me and I have a feeling Ward is going to make enough impact to replace Brockel. That leaves Tolbert who will at least have the opportunity to play out his contract. He doesn't bring much to the FB position and to me isn't any better than Stewart or Cam in short yardage, maybe better with a true lead blocker but emotions aside, I think he could be left off.

Edited June 9, 2015 by Peppers90 NC