Panthers Agree With Tolbert On 4 Year Deal

[CRA]

I just don't get why everyone is using this as a reflection on Hurney, pro or con.

There is no doubt in my mind that interest in Tolbert was driven by Chud and RR.

Don't like the signing? Then b!tch about Rivera or Chud...Hurney is just getting them what they asked for.

yeah, I am sure this has nothing to do with Hurney trying to lessen the blow when the Williams contract screws up Double Trouble after this year and they split.

[carpanfan96]

I just don't get why everyone is using this as a reflection on Hurney, pro or con.

There is no doubt in my mind that interest in Tolbert was driven by Chud and RR.

Don't like the signing? Then b!tch about Rivera or Chud...Hurney is just getting them what they asked for.

Even though he's a bigger back, he's still fast and quick as hell. He's very much a scat back who excels at catching passes out of the backfield. 109 catches though 4 years and 54 of them were last season.

[Xrated]

Dear baby jesus,

Dont let them trade Stewart....take williams instead!!!

Thanks,

[CardiacCats]

I was thinking if we are looking to trade Stewart, Cincinnati could be a team interested. They could give us #22 overall, they need a running back and they would have enough money to resign him.

[Jase]

We're trying to run the wishbone triple option.

Mark it down now because it will blow your mind next year.

[CRA]

Bulldozers aren't scat backs.

Goodson could be considered one possibly. Scat backs are really just guys with pure speed and are elusive.

[CRA]

I was thinking if we are looking to trade Stewart, Cincinnati could be a team interested. They could give us #22 overall, they need a running back and they would have enough money to resign him.

they wouldn't give us the 22nd pick for him and Stewart would have to be willing to sign long term with them.

[panthers34]

why not draft trent

[Kuech Da Sneak]

Oh man, I almost creamed my pants when I heard this.

Human bowling ball that moves like a man 30 pounds less his weight.

Sure-fire tackler on special teams, the best on the Chargers, boosting one of the team's weaknesses.

Absolutely love this signing.

[Hairless Cat]

Tolbert - never heard of him before last week

[stirs]

Before all you homers lose your minds, I know, too late. How many of you guys had ever heard of Tolbert before today? How many of you looked him up on youtube to get acquainted? How many remember all the highlights of the "human bowling ball" on sportscenter?

all I am saying is that we should not yell "championship" just because we picked up a big FA who has great measurables. He will be a role player here.

Just keep your emotions in check a bit. I hope he comes in and fills his role by helping convert on 4th downs, goal lines, etc. But I do not expect him to cover sportscenter every Sunday evening. Pittsburgh remember, is in dire need and they said no thanks. Hope he and Rivera can find a "sweet spot" so he can shine.

[jtnc]

why not draft trent

Not sure if srs.

[Reapuh]

Contract details..

Here’s a little more evidence that the Carolina Panthers really are planning on using Mike Tolbert at fullback.

They’re paying him like a fullback, not a tailback. I just got full contract details on the deal Tolbert signed Monday and it’s pretty obvious he’s getting paid more like a fullback, who probably also will play some H-back, than a tailback.

Tolbert got a four-year deal worth $10 million. That’s an average of $2.5 million per year. That’s classic fullback money. I just looked back at fullback salaries from 2011. Only six fullbacks averaged more per season than Tolbert will average in this deal. Top tailbacks make much more than that and some backups are well over $2.5 million.

Here’s the breakdown on Tolbert’s deal. He got a $2 million signing bonus and will make $700,000 in base salary this year. He also can earn a $25,000 bonus for taking part in the team’s offseason workout program.

In 2013, Tolbert’s scheduled to receive a $1.5 million option bonus, a $1 million base salary and a $25,000 workout bonus. In 2014, his base salary rises to $2.3 million. In 2015, it rises to $2.4 million. Tolbert also has a $25,000 workout bonus in each of the final two seasons of the deal.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/32583/contract-says-tolberts-a-fullback

[Donald LaFell]

we shouldn't draft a top 10 rated player in the top 10?