Gettleman has long term plans for Wegher

[Mr. Scot]

Thank you for paying attention. 

The myth is so much greater than the reality ever was. Deangelo wasn't worth much for the past few seasons and Stew was often injured. 

You mean the season when we had the best offensive line?

[rayzor]

You mean the season when we had the best offensive line?

having hoover didn't hurt.

[PandaPancake]

Oh great. Here comes the fun police wIth their facts and logic. I'm going back to the Lego forum where I'm only limited by my imagination

[MHS831]

All I can say about this is this:

If I were an NFL GM the team I led would most likely have ZERO RBs on a second contract.

[rodeo]

In a few seasons CAP and Wegher will make outstanding back-ups for Fozzy.

[IGSaint]

All I can say about this is this:

If I were an NFL GM the team I led would most likely have ZERO RBs on a second contract.

But you better make sure that you're scouting for RB's is top notch or you end up with Trent Richardson as your back in the playoffs. 

[Khaki Lackey]

At their peak and when healthy Double Trouble was one of the best RB tandems in NFL history.  Let's go easy on the hyperbole

I can't be the only one that sees the irony here

[KendrickPanther]

Stewart is the best RB on this team by a mile. He will be the best next season too if we keep him. However young and cheap is the best way to build a Running Back group. Those savings can be used at other positions that benefit the team more. Good offensive lines can make good Running Backs.

[rodeo]

I can't be the only one that sees the irony here

Statistically he's right. They were breaking NFL rushing records during their prime years. Deangelo was second to only Jim Brown in YPC.

Of course that was only 2 seasons and then they rode out the next 4 years purely on their reputation from those 2 seasons.

[TheNewStandard]

Quick question...how is Wegher's name pronounced?

[Gregg S]

Quick question...how is Wegher's name pronounced?

As in WAY-ger.

[R0CKnR0LLA]

Do we have a nickname for this guy yet?

Can't have a player without a nickname.

[TheNewStandard]

Do we have a nickname for this guy yet?

Can't have a player without a nickname.

Cam is the nickname master...we'll just have to wayt and see. 

See what I did there?

[top dawg]

Wegher may be part of the longer term future (as is CAP), but this year is J-Stew's.  In my mind, 28 is not an afterthought.

Stew is a beast, pure and simple.

What you may not have known to be one of Stewart's strengths in the pass game, is his ability to break tackles, which he is the best in the NFL at, according to Pro Football Focus.

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/jonathan-stewart-led-the-nfl-in-a-surprising-category-in-2014-070815

 

Stewart led the NFL through weeks 12-15 with 437 rushing yards during that four week span. One of the NFL’s more elusive rushers, Stewart finished the season having forced 56 missed tackles combined as a rusher and receiver.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Stewart

 

Only DeMarco Murray rushed for more yards over the final five weeks of the season. During that same span, Stewart led the league with his 5.4 YPC mark. This is the Jonathan Stewart we all knew, but he was never able to realize his potential because of injuries. Stewart was able to hold up down the stretch and into the playoffs, giving the Panthers confidence to make the move to release DeAngelo Williams this offseason and hand the keys to Stewart. As long as he’s healthy, Stewart is one of the best runners in the league. He was the main reason the Panthers were able to go 4-1 after their Week 12 bye and sneak into the playoffs.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pre-draft-skill-player-top-12s-154700233--nfl.html