Panthers willing to trade Jonathan Stewart

[OnlyOneBeerLeft]

Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers
According to Len Pasquarelli of The Sports Xchange, the Panthers will "definitely" listen to trade offers for Jonathan Stewart this offseason.
After signing Mike Tolbert, the Panthers quickly put out word that Stewart wasn't on the trade block, perhaps for fear of losing leverage. Per Pasquarelli, however, the Steelers could be a "sleeper" to make a run at Stewart, and "everyone" has made the Broncos the favorite to acquire the versatile, 25-year-old back. Pasquarelli does concede "there hasn't been anything serious yet."

On the surface, Carolina’s signing of free-agent running back Mike Tolbert doesn’t seem like that big a deal.

The Panthers already have two good running backs in DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. It’s easy to look at this one and say, the Panthers simply are upgrading their No. 3 running back spot with Tolbert replacing Mike Goodson.

But I don’t think this is what that move is all about. Tolbert was brought in to be the No. 2 back behind either Williams or Stewart.

John Fox isn’t coaching the Panthers anymore, so the days of them collecting three or four backs and playing them extensively are over. Heck, there weren’t even enough carries to go around for Stewart and Williams last year, when coach Ron Rivera arrived and brought along offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski. Rivera and Chudzinski both previously worked in San Diego, where Tolbert spent the past four seasons.

He had the best year of his career in 2010, the last year Chudzinski and Rivera were with the Chargers. Tolbert’s the kind of back that can give you about 150 carries and catch 40 or 50 passes out of the backfield. He also can play special teams and is considered a good locker-room guy.

Williams and Stewart both were first-round picks by the Panthers and are highly regarded by the team. But it’s pretty obvious the Panthers just sent a message that either one could be available and other teams are going to start calling to inquire about trades.

It might be difficult to get a trade partner for Williams. The Panthers signed him to a huge contract last summer, which could scare off some suitors. But I wouldn’t rule out the possibility of the Panthers dealing Williams. Fox likes Williams a lot and could want a new toy for Peyton Manning in Denver. Some other team might be willing to take a shot on Williams.

But I think Stewart will be easier to trade (and Fox likes him too). He’s headed into the final year of his rookie contract and a team wouldn’t be taking on a huge deal. I’m thinking that between now and the draft, the Panthers will have added at least one draft pick and will be without either Stewart or Williams.

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The Tolbert signing has him listed as a FB, but in Chud's offense he will be shuffled around quite a bit. There is no way we can pay Stewart next offseason if Williams is still on the team, I would prefer trading Williams but whatever, value is value. Stewart should bring in a late first, Williams due to contract would prob be a mid second round pick. As a Panthers fan knowing we usually don't do anything constructive in offseasons I hope we can make a move so we are able to address CB, Dline/Oline and WR in the first two rounds.

 

[EmpireWF]

I don't know about a first for a guy who's about to cash in as a free agent after 1 season.

 

[Sportsbuck]

Just based on age alone, I would much rather prefer to keep Stewart over Williams. Plus they both put up very similar #'s last year on the ground and Stewart was quite a weapon out of the backfield alone.

 

[Tailback U]

Stewart is better than Williams and younger and cheaper. Williams doesn't have as much value as Stewart.

They're not getting a 1st for Stewart, though. Don't kid yourself.

 

[Woy]

Just to add onto what everyone else is saying, LOL @ thinking you'll get a first for Stewart.

 

[PEYMAN18]

Cleveland has 2 first rounders, and unless they draft Trent Richardson, they are in a need of a running back. I could see them trading away the 22nd pick.

 

[Primetime]

Anything more than a 3rd should be considered a huge win for Carolina. A 2nd is highway robbery.

 

[calgaryballer]

Cleveland has 2 first rounders, and unless they draft Trent Richardson, they are in a need of a running back. I could see them trading away the 22nd pick.

Take any other back in the top 3 rounds and you likely have a shot of being equally as good at a fraction of the price.

 

[BigBucs]

They just gave Williams a big contract which is why they probably are looking to move Stewart and not Williams. Trade him within the division :troll: Dat 220 backfield :datass:

 

[Hasselbeck]

Damn it.. would love to have Stewart.

Highly unlikely but a Marshawn + Stewart backfield = :fap: :fap: :fap:

 

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

lol @ first round.

The Jets should make a play for him.

 

[Juggernaut]

lol @ first round.

The Jets should make a play for him.

:fap: :fap: :fap:

 

[Virix]

Browns have to make it happen, but a 1st or a 2nd? :lolol:

No.

 

[St. Francisco]

lol @ first round.

The Jets should make a play for him.

The Jets just traded for a runningback. :smug:

But seriously, a first rounder for a 25-year old runningback in this day and age? L-O-L. It's barely worth drafting a runningback in the first round unless he's a "can't miss" prospect.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Typical "my team should trade for this guy" VSN thread. :yao: I love it.

 

[Golden Taters]

Damn it.. would love to have Stewart.

Highly unlikely but a Marshawn + Stewart backfield = :fap: :fap: :fap:

I second this. Bring Stewart back to Washington! :fap:

 

[Berowsk]

Typical "my team should trade for this guy" VSN thread. :yao: I love it.

You need to post more. I just spent a good 45 seconds watching your sig lol.

 

[Hasselbeck]

Typical "my team should trade for this guy" VSN thread. :yao: I love it.

The Bears should trade for him because they don't want to pay Forte :yao:

 

[OnlyOneBeerLeft]

Anything more than a 3rd should be considered a huge win for Carolina. A 2nd is highway robbery.

lol what? He's a star, guy blocks, catches, rushes, plays smart most of all, is young, makes peanuts this year... but it's a "steal" for the Bears to get a guy plagued by drops and domestic abuse and a girlfriend that for some ungodly reason doesn't like to get beat by her man daily for two 3rds, but any more than a 3rd is robbery for Stewart? :rofl:

 

[ThomasTomasz]

lol what? He's a star, guy blocks, catches, rushes, plays smart most of all, is young, makes peanuts this year... but it's a "steal" for the Bears to get a guy plagued by drops and domestic abuse and a girlfriend that for some ungodly reason doesn't like to get beat by her man daily for two 3rds, but any more than a 3rd is robbery for Stewart? :rofl:

Anything more than a third for Stewart is too much considering the amount of running backs in the league. Honestly, I am still not sure why Williams got that massive deal last year when they had Stewart on the roster, but that is just me. I do agree with your opinion on the Marshall deal, more or less.