on paper, our new RB Jordan Todman is an upgrade over Fozzy

[gettlemanjack]

Todman is younger and more productive. If Todman is indeed the better player, do we cut Fozzy? Or do we cut Reaves? Or do we keep all three in addition to both Stewart and the RB we likely draft to replace DeAngelo as our #2?

kick return average over last two seasons combined:

26.31 avg - Jordan Todman (64 kick returns for 1,684 yds)

25.33 avg - Percy Harvin (33 kick returns for 836 yds)

22.50 avg - Fozzy Whittaker (40 kick returns for 900 yds)

NFL career rushing yards per carry:

4.1 ypc - Jordan Todman (111 carries for 450 yds)

3.7 ypc - Fozzy Whittaker (60 carries for 224 yds)

2.5 ypc - Darrin Reaves (31 carries for 78 yds)

2014 rushing yards per carry:

5.8 ypc - Jordan Todman (32 carries for 186 yds)

4.5 ypc - Fozzy Whittaker (32 carries for 145 yds)

2.5 ypc - Darrin Reaves (31 carries for 78 yds)

Jordan Todman, Yards from Scrimmage

2013 (age 23) - 372 (rush 256/ rec 116)

2014 (age 24) - 384 (rush 186/ rec 198)

Fozzy Whittaker, Yards from Scrimmage

2013 (age 24) - 234 (rush 79/rec 155)

2014 (age 25) - 205 (rush 145/rec 60)

Darrin Reaves, Yards from Scrimmage

2014 (age 21) - 109 (rush 78/rec 31)

[gettlemanjack]

NBC:

“Jordan is a veteran running back who has had some success in this league,” Panthers coach Ron Rivera said. “We think he has some return skills and we are always looking to be good in that area. At running back, he brings versatility. He is stout and physical enough to run the ball up inside, but he’s got the quickness and speed to get outside to the corner.”

The Jaguars didn’t tender him an offer this offseason, setting him free into the market. As a result, he won’t cost the Panthers anything in terms of next year’s comp pick formula, making it a risk-free add.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/30/panthers-add-running-backreturn-man-jordan-todman/

[MadHatter]

Let them fight it out in camp.....nothing to lose with this signing.

[gettlemanjack]

[gettlemanjack]

Charlotte Observer:

"Todman, 5-10 and 198 pounds, likely will compete with Fozzy Whittaker for the kick-return role and for a spot in the backfield behind starter Jonathan Stewart."

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article16917692.html

[WhoAmI?]

Our Special Teams is going to be straight filthy. Might even single-handedly win us some games this year.

[PanthersUnited]

Our Special Teams is going to be straight filthy. Might even single-handedly win us some games this year.

Based on what exactly?

[gettlemanjack]

Todman played in all 32 games over the past two years, amassing 756 yards (442 rush/314 rec) while also serving as the Jaguars' primary kick returner. He also finished second on the team with seven special teams tackles.

http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-RB-Todman/ba82294b-8120-40a6-8fd7-3d161f48d811

[TN05]

If Fozzy or Toddman is going to be starting at KR, does that mean we'll be limiting Ginn just to punt returns and WR reps?

[Servant of Cthululelei]

Touchdowns in the playoffs:

 

Fozzy - 1

Todman - Jaguars lol

[gettlemanjack]

NFL.com Chris Trapasso @ ChrisTrapasso

Mar 2

To me, Duke Johnson is Jordan Todman-ish Andre Ellington. I'd

love to see him in a zone scheme. His cutback game is

dangerous.

[KendrickPanther]

I doubt this guy would get Fozzy cut. Fozzy is on a 2 year deal. Why sign Fozzy for 2 years and replace him a few weeks later?

 

I do think we are loading the stables because one or more of these running backs will go down. Todman looks like a legit return man and special teams player. It feels like we are filling out or roster with more veterans this year. Feels like there won't be as much room for undrafted long shots. 

[gettlemanjack]

Patriots beat writer for MassLive Kevin Duffy @ KevinRDuffy

Feb 9

Of NFL RBs who played 100+ snaps, only Jordan Todman of

Jags averaged more yards after contact than LeGarrette Blount

did w/ Patriots.

[gettlemanjack]