Stewart

[B.BERSIN]

I would say the main cause is OL.

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[*FreeFua*]

I thought Stewart played fine when called upon. He had a big 3rd down catch, ran hard and picked up yards when it looked like he was going to get nothing.

[the butch]

Sometimes guys just have a bad day. He was running strong when he got touches. Just not a lot of lanes. It was the first game. I'm not worried.

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[pantherclaw]

Stewart's runs were up the middle right into the teeth of the defense, and the bucs best player.

No conspiracy needed.

[ed bell]

There wasn't anything wrong with Stewart, the problem is people undervalue Deangelo Williams.

I've never seen Panther fans wanting to proclaim someone too old, and too ineffective so prematurity in the history of this franchise. Yeah, he's thirty one, and the new RB "rules" say he's now too old, but the guy stays healthy and works hard.

[Matthias]

I didn't see anything wrong with his game.  For one, he's only getting 6-7 touches a game.  Sometimes he's going to get big yardage in those touches, other times he won't.  That's natural of any running back.  I don't see running backs getting an average of 100 yards with just 6-7 carries a game.  Yet ultimately, both D-Will and Stew are hindered in this running system.  These guys need fullbacks to really open them up.

[The Huddler]

thats whats decent about havimg two good backs. At Least one should be hot on gameday. Not worried about Stew at all

[London Loves Luke]

He didn't have as much preparation time this off-season and only had a handful of snaps last year. May take him time to shake off the rust. 

[imminent rogaine]

If the line isn't stellar then Stewart isn't stellar. He needs room to gain momentum. Otherwise he gets stood up quite a lot. I also don't understand why we run sweeps and tosses with him AT ALL. Why would we EVER want Stewart moving laterally?

I saw Tolbert running a sweep or two as well... certainly baffled me. I am 200% for the dump off to these guys but I want them moving downfield, not trying to get to the edge.

[ed bell]

In all fairness, some plays are run to set up others. Keeping them honest. I'm not worried about Stewart if another back is getting chunks. Just as I won't worry about DeAngelo if another back is breaking them off with his reps. In the end it's a balance thing.

[rmoneyg35]

Stewart had a horrible first half. His numbers improved greatly in the second half. I believe he had one play where he had about -3 yards and a few no gain or -1 yard rushes. If you take away those he had a okay day.

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[CollegePanther]

Stewart actually did pretty good. His stats in no way reflected his play. Most his bad plays were when he had 6 guys tackling him in the backfield because of bad blocking

[Panthro]

Send one of them to Baltimore

[Killa Cam 69]

Stewart will play well against the lions.