Thursday, February 21, 2008

Deangelo Williams Finally Worth Drafting?

The Panthers released DeShaun Foster. Here is what you need to know:

"Williams, Carolina's first-round pick in 2006, started getting more carries late last season. While Foster gained 876 yards to Williams' 717, Williams averaged 5 yards per carry to Foster's 3.5 and appeared to be much more explosive." (AP)

1600 yards of offense on the ground last year. DO NOT bank on Williams getting 1600 yards next year. I thought a handful of RBs would be the stud last year because they shared the roster with no one of note, only to find that more and more teams are committed to RBBC. I doubt Carolina is, but the trend is to not wear out one back, so odds are Williams will share with someone, although he should probably still get 1000 or more yards. Also, between Williams and Foster - the Panthers put up only 7 TDs last year on the ground.

Meh.

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