Peter King - deal Williams or Stewart for 1st round pick

[panthers55]

people seem to be forgetting that the average salary for a running back in the league is only around 3 million. The average of the top 5 in 2009 was 7 million. That was boosted by Bush's 12 million, otherwise it was closer to 6 million. And it drops off alot after the top 10. Top running backs aren't paid anything like QB, DEs, or left offensive tackles. We can pay both of them with little problem.

[CRA]

people seem to be forgetting that the average salary for a running back in the league is only around 3 million. The average of the top 5 in 2009 was 7 million. That was boosted by Bush's 12 million, otherwise it was closer to 6 million. And it drops off alot after the top 10. Top running backs aren't paid anything like QB, DEs, or left offensive tackles. We can pay both of them with little problem.

yes, but was does the average salary have to do with what Stewart/Williams will be looking at when there rookie deals are up? They appear to both be on pace to be looking at top dollar money for the position......and in a few years that will be a lot more than studs have been getting. I don't see any willing to pay the 2nd RB that kind of money if they just put it into one. That is still a lot of money to pump into the RB position where some pretty average joes can do a sufficient job in a good offense.

[Mesmer]

people seem to be forgetting that the average salary for a running back in the league is only around 3 million. The average of the top 5 in 2009 was 7 million. That was boosted by Bush's 12 million, otherwise it was closer to 6 million. And it drops off alot after the top 10. Top running backs aren't paid anything like QB, DEs, or left offensive tackles. We can pay both of them with little problem.

As long as this remains the case, I see no reason to try to move either one. We are a rushing powerhouse, and this is where we are built. For people to question the team's large financial commitment to this area is being silly.

The only scenario I can see where we cannot afford to keep them both is if it turns into a Jamal Lewis/Priest Holmes situation where both backs are not only of starting caliber, but are two of the top 5 or so backs in the league.

Even then, with those salary numbers you mentioned... it's still worth it, as long as they are content. And seeing how Williams and Stewart have really become good friends... I don't see why we can't keep both of them through their 20's.

[weyco2000]

Remind me why would we trade away either? If a first pick was aquired, Hurney would not use it on offense. QB's and WR's come a dime a dozen, according to his draft history. I really don't see any significant trade happening, however I didn't see the Everette Brown trade either. I pray that "Big Cat" pulls back the rein's on the "Deal or No Deal" partners in crime and we start focusing on KEEPING and adding playmakers.

[jpniner]

D-Will probably only has 3 more years before what makes him great(the slashing thing) goes away like it has with L.T.. For that reason, given age, I'd rather have Stewart Long Term if were choosing.

[DaveThePanther2008]

If the CBA doesn't get done. We have D'Will through the 2011 season and J. Stew through 2013.

It seems some want to say his AGE is a factor. He barely played in his 1st 2 years. He and J Stew have shared the spotlight since he started. So he is still hasn't had to carry a full load.

I wouldn't rush into trading him or J Stew. Man I am glad you fantasy GMs aren't running this team. Everytime someone mention trade you are ready to pull the trigger.

How easily we forget when we had little or no back ups at RB. We are a run first team why would you trade your meat and potatoes for what? A possibility. Pick 22 WTF

NOT NO BUT HELL NO.

Go Panthers

[carolinanimal]

What we have with these to is a luxury!!! not a necessity! people forget that look at the teams in the playoffs year after year they dont have to 1st round draft choices in the backfield. it is NOT a requirement. we have that as a luxury. if we look to improve our o-line we wont need first round rbs to make it.

[El fill de la Reme]

king is fat

End of the thread

[chbright]

give me suh or mccoy (the DT) for either or no deal. suh is the 1 i think comes in and can flat dominate along side pep and transform a defense from real good to scary in all phases. also getting a guy like suh may help pep stick around, bring in a stud inside to take double teams and it may make him want to stay a bit more.

[pantherclaw]

injury bug? deangelo has stayed injury-free for the vast majority of his career. if anything, j-stew is the one to be worried about.

Williams has missed more games due to injury. Fact.

[pantherclaw]

As for the idea of trading Williams or Stewart. Yeah, hand cuff an offense that needs more offense. That makes sense!

No.

[AussiePanth3r]

Far man, why would you even suggest that, as of now J-Stew and D-Will are this team no ifs or buts they are this panthers team, and we will win a superbowl with these two running backs!

[weyco2000]

If you had 2 really hot girls, that were willing to share the..."carries", would you ruin it, by making it a one "back" situation? Even "Foxey" agrees with the "Two Birds in a Bush" analogy and I can say, I completely concur! Double the Trouble, just stay out of others bushes?