xSICKxWITHxITx Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Blogs HomeNFL NationNFC EastNFC NorthNFC SouthNFC WestAFC EastAFC NorthAFC SouthAFC WestNFC South top 25: No. 17June, 28, 2012JUN 2812:02PM ETBy Pat Yasinskas | ESPN.comRECOMMEND0TWEET2COMMENTS1EMAILPRINTWe continue our series on my projected top 25 players in the NFC South for the 2012 season with No. 17: Jonathan Stewart, running back, Carolina What he did in 2011: Stewart had the lowest rushing total (761 yards) of his career and rushed for only four touchdowns (he rushed for 10 touchdowns in each the 2008 and ’09 seasons). But there were several factors at play here. Stewart was splitting time with DeAngelo Williams, as he’s done throughout his career. In the days of John Fox, that meant there were plenty of carries to go around. But, in the days of coach Ron Rivera, offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski and quarterback Cam Newton, the Panthers suddenly became a passing team. Stewart was productive when he carried the ball, but he carried a career-low 142 times. Why he’s No. 17 in 2012: With Newton’s career really just getting started, the common assumption is that the Panthers are going to throw the ball even more. I think the common assumption might be wrong. The Panthers recognize they have a rare talent in Newton and they’re not going to suddenly go back to the way it was under Fox. They’re going to throw the football, but I think they want to balance their running attack more into the offense. They’d be foolish not to since they’ve got backs like Stewart, Williams and running back/fullback Mike Tolbert. I’m looking for Chudzinski to find more opportunities for Stewart and Williams. Both are too talented to not at least be close to 1,000 rushing yards.Tags:Carolina Panthers, Jonathan Stewart, Rob Chudzinski, DeAngelo Williams, John Fox, Ron Rivera, Cam Newton, Mike Tolbert, NFC South top 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 so he likely will list both CAR RB's as better for 2012 than Turner? hmmmm.Has either of them ever had a better season than Turner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 2nd string RB is the 17th best player in the NFC South? Pat needs to quit snffing glue.This is exactly why lists like these are stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Good job!You suck Nancy. Get a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzummo Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 He hasn't reached 800 yards the past two seasons. He hasn't had more than 5 TD's in a season (rushing AND receiving) the past two seasons. And he's lost almost as many fumbles (4) as he's scored rushing TD's (6) the past two seasons. I thought the player's list of top 100 was bad. This is completely dumbfounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bubba Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) Stewart has averaged over 1k total yards and 7 TD a year, since he came into the league. While I don't like Pat Y's overall list so far.. I find it kind of bad. I can see Stewart taking a much bigger role in the Panthers offense in 2012. With Dwill trailing off, and Stewart just turning 25 this year... plus it's a contract year for him. Edited June 29, 2012 by pox 08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Stewart hasn't sniffed Turner's numbers, despite being 5 years younger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peyton Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Both of the Carolina backs are very talented, but it's obvious Pat Yasinkas doesn't have an appreciation for what it takes to be a featured back in this league, as opposed to a guy who splits carries.It's a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer2 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 The heck comparing him to turner, according to pat he's two spots ahead of roddy white. Explain that one to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcanuck Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) I've come to the conclusion that Pat Y's mother was raped by a Falcon which created an evil manfalcon child that bullied Pat when he was growing up until the manfalcon was shipped off to boarding school never to be seen again. The manfalcon; however, still haunts Pat's nightmares leading to low rankings for ATL players in his dumb list. Edited June 30, 2012 by Falcanuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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