Worried About Deangelo?

[Panthers128]

i've grown tired of his horizontal runs and fumbles. it's only 4 games, but a season of this and it's stewart's job imo.

i know the oline/schemes are failing but you have to run straight and not lose 4 yards and the ball

[Mr ocho nueve]

I've also grown tired of his horizontal dip and dodge running. Carolina takes pride in having that back that will run you straight over, and I think Stewart is better fit. I think he runs better, I love the way he breaks and aviods takles.

On another note it's going to be interesting to see whether DeAngelo can break this recent trend of Carolina RB's having great years then falling off the map. Davis had his time, Foster had his time, DeAngelo had his time last year........anyone else see a trend here?

[Carolina Crazy V2]

I was wondering if those Pink shoes made it easier to spot Deanaglo behind the line. Because most of them had on black shoes. If the LB knows its a run just go where you see a flash of pink. It is something to think about.

I was thinking the same thing when the game began. He's such a shifty runner that it hurts him to wear it more than the Brandon Jacobs of the world. It's just a slight disadvantage, but that can go a long way.

[Dpantherman]

I've also grown tired of his horizontal dip and dodge running. Carolina takes pride in having that back that will run you straight over, and I think Stewart is better fit. I think he runs better, I love the way he breaks and aviods takles.

On another note it's going to be interesting to see whether DeAngelo can break this recent trend of Carolina RB's having great years then falling off the map. Davis had his time, Foster had his time, DeAngelo had his time last year........anyone else see a trend here?

first off, i think this whole thing is being exaggerated. second, if this is a trend, it would fall on the coaching staff, for picking up the same kind of player over and over again. but once again, i think Williams will rebound when it counts most.

[nosuchthingasapanther]

williams was handicapped by pink cleats?

i have heard it all.

[Sandy Claws]

What's it made of (Black Taco)?

Licorice

[CatfanMO]

never had a black taco before. I know I really like white tacos though. I will be looking for some to try.

[Sandy Claws]

williams was handicapped by pink cleats?

i have heard it all.

The statement was that LBs go where you see a flash of pink. It's actually quite likely. It's what i do.

BTW, I may have just turned this away from black tacos

[CatfanMO]

[NYbucsfanNY]

i think the fans around here are overlooking the real issue. the offensive line. i doubt both backs have lost their ability in the same offseason. instead i would bet that the offensive line has issues.

playing from behind hurts all run games. the bucs have all but abandoned the run game 4 of our 5 games this year because we gave up big plays and a lot of points quickly.

[CatMan72]

i think the fans around here are overlooking the real issue. the offensive line. i doubt both backs have lost their ability in the same offseason. instead i would bet that the offensive line has issues.

playing from behind hurts all run games. the bucs have all but abandoned the run game 4 of our 5 games this year because we gave up big plays and a lot of points quickly.

Yup, offensive line hasn't found the groove yet - Gross freely admits that. It has hurt both our passing and rushing games. Stewart shined on Sunday because he's the kind of guy that makes his own hole vs. DeAngelo who needs at least 18 inches of daylight.