Will Healthy Jonathan Stewart, DeAngelo Williams Be NFL’s Best Backfield Duo?
July 19, 2014 · Cian Fahey · Jump to comments
There may not be a better 1-2 combination at the running back position in recent years than Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams of the Carolina Panthers.
Stewart and Williams were the identity of the Panthers offense before quarterback Cam Newton was drafted with the first overall pick in 2011. In fact, if Williams hadn't missed 10 games during the 2010 season, the Panthers may never have finished with the worst record in the league and been in a position to select Newton.
Before the 2010 season, Stewart and Williams together compiled 484 touches rushing and receiving for 2,641 total yards and 18 overall touchdowns in 2009. They combined to average 5.5 yards per carry and 8.3 yards per reception even though Williams, the proven starter, missed three games during the regular season.
That was when both both players were in their primes
Injury to Williams and the lack of a viable passing attack took away the duo's ability to produce in 2010, before Newton's a...
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