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In Tolbert We Trust

The Panthers have always preached the power run game. Jonathan Stewart hasn't given us any hope that he will ever return to the back that earned him the salary which still plagues our off seasons. D. Will is a man filled with character and should be the number one back but has definitely lost some gas. Kenjon Barner hasn't proven ready for the workload and Gaffney is gone before he was ever really here. This leaves Cam Newton and Mike Tolbert. I don't really believe that the power run game should ever feature the QB no matter how strong he is. In terms of first and second down runs, short yardage runs, and redzone/ goal line touches Tolbert should win his fair number of touches.

This offseason Tolbert has shed a little over 10lbs while taking boxing classes in order to improve endurance and hand eye coordination. It looks like he has been training for more carries as well as rounding out his attacking arsenal by improving speed and his catching ability. Not to mention the chip on his shoulder that was left on the goal line during the 49ers playoff game. Tolbert will be ready to carry some extra weight this season.

Last year the Toldozer had over 100 rushes for 360 yards with 5tds as well as 27 catches for 184 yards and 2tds. I'd look for something along the lines of 150 rushes and maybe 35+ catches for at least a total of 9tds. Watch our guy carry the team...literally.

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