July 1, 2008 DeAngelo Williams has improved his blocking out of the backfield and is now someone the team can trust on passing downs, according to the Sporting News.
Our View:The Panthers brought in Jonathan Stewart to challenge for touches out of the backfield, but it's good to hear that Williams can handle blocking duties which could lead to a lot of work on third downs.
May 4, 2008 DeAngelo Williams doesn't mind sharing the Panthers' workload at running back with rookie Jonathan Stewart, according to the AP. The team released DeShaun Foster, but replaced him with Stewart with the 13th overall pick in the draft. Williams knows he will split time with Stewart like he did with Foster and commented, " It didn’t bother me at all. I still have the same mind-set whether I’m the starter or not the starter. I was thinking everybody is going to the two-back system, so whether he starts the game off or I start the game off, we’ll both get the same amount of carries, give or take a few."
Our View:John Fox is leaning on the formula that led the Panthers to the Super Bowl in 2003, when Stephen Davis grinded out yards to chew up the clock as the workhorse, with the explosive Foster spelling him with big-play potential. The Panthers hope the 5-foot-10, 233-pound Stewart will add a smash-mouth style that has been missing in consecutive seasons of missing the playoffs. Williams will be the smaller, shiftier back in the offense. The pair will likely need to be "handcuffed" this season.
March 10, 2008 DeAngelo Williams has incorporated distance running into his offseason training repertoire so that he can better finish off runs, according to the Charlotte Observer. Williams has been doing a lot of running during the offseason in preparation for the increased workload expected due to the departure of DeShaun Foster. We expect Carolina to burn a first day draft choice on a running back to provide some competition at the position, but its pretty clear at this point that Williams’ will be a key contributor in 2008.
December 30, 2007 DeShaun Foster got the start for the Panthers again Sunday, but it was DeAngelo Williams who starred, carrying the ball 20 times for 121 yards and two touchdowns. Williams was more involved as the season wore on, and he should have a good shot at starting next season.
August 12, 2007 DeAngelo Williams was a pre-game scratch for Carolina's preseason opener Saturday. He's dealing with an ankle injury. The Panthers were able to run the ball effectively without Williams, with DeShaun Foster (five carries, 62 yards), Nick Goings (11 carries, 50 yards) and Eric Shelton (seven carries, 27 yards) all having their moments.
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