Jonathan Stewart (1 Viewer)

[EBF]

reading through some of the nfl.com profiles, i saw this on stewart....

Compares To: LADAINIAN TOMLINSON-San Diego...Tomlinson and Stewart share a rare blend of power and quickness running between the tackles. Stewart has not had that many opportunities as a receiver, but demonstrates good hands to get to the pass outside his frame. He did not show his outside running ability much, more due to his ankle and other injury problems, but there is no question that he can take the ball to the house when he gets past the line of scrimmage. With his special-teams skills, he will get a lot of playing time as a rookie. With Darren McFadden being the darling at this position, teams really need to examine these two before deciding who will be the first tailback taken. McFadden collides with defenders and runs too tall in his stance to avoid injuries and one look at his performance in 2007 and you will see he had fumbling issues. If Stewart's ankles check out, teams should not hesitate to select him over McFadden. Stewart is less of a risk than either of the Razorback runners and, if his legs hold up, he'll be a punisher in the Tomlinson mold. That's hard to beat.

I find it ironic that McFadden is the one people like to try and say you should worry about because of "skinny legs." Yet it has been Stewart that has had the litany of injury issues throughout his career not McFadden.

The skinny legs thing is as much about the inability to run with power as it is the inability to stay healthy. Power is probably more important than speed at the RB position. It will definitely be interesting to follow DMC's pro career.

 

[KellysHeroes]

not a good spot for him

 

[Ripleys]

not a good spot for him

I think so, unless you think DeAngelo is going to take a ton of carries. Fox LOVES to run the ball. Delhomme, Smith, and Hackett should keep the secondaries honest.

 

[KellysHeroes]

not a good spot for him

I think so, unless you think DeAngelo is going to take a ton of carries. Fox LOVES to run the ball. Delhomme, Smith, and Hackett should keep the secondaries honest.

Yeah, Maybe... he'll just be RBBC for a couple of yrs

 

[JPeso]

not a good spot for him

I think so, unless you think DeAngelo is going to take a ton of carries. Fox LOVES to run the ball. Delhomme, Smith, and Hackett should keep the secondaries honest.

Yeah, Maybe... he'll just be RBBC for a couple of yrs

And? Most RB situations are that. If Foster was effective, he would have put up nice numbers last year. This is not a bad situation for Stewart, FF-wise or in general. DeAngelo will get the rock out in space, but Stewart will dominate the carries.

 

[mdog1967]

not a good spot for him

I think so, unless you think DeAngelo is going to take a ton of carries. Fox LOVES to run the ball. Delhomme, Smith, and Hackett should keep the secondaries honest.

Yeah, Maybe... he'll just be RBBC for a couple of yrs

And? Most RB situations are that. If Foster was effective, he would have put up nice numbers last year. This is not a bad situation for Stewart, FF-wise or in general. DeAngelo will get the rock out in space, but Stewart will dominate the carries.

This is a great situation for Stew. I laugh at the Williams owners who could not see the writing on te wall. Why has Williams never take the Job From Foster? I will be absolutely giddy about this pick and enjoy the great deal of venom that will come from those who refuse to face reality. A note to the FBG staff you can move Williams down from 20 to mid thirty's in your dynasty rankings.

 

[Chaos Commish]

DeAngelo won't be Stewart's problem. The problem there is just how hard it would be for Superman to gain a lot of yards with that run blocking.

 

[meanjoegreen]

DeAngelo won't be Stewart's problem. The problem there is just how hard it would be for Superman to gain a lot of yards with that run blocking.

With the addition of Otah, Carolina is going to have a pretty big OL. They will have Otah, Gross, Kalil, Wharton, and probably Bridges.

 

[gregjcross]

IF CAR doesnt go for O-line such as Otah, I belive J. Stewart is a strong possibility for them, especially if they move down a few spots. Fox said they will take an RB in the early going and he fits heir blue collar running philosophy like S. Davis did. THe thunder to Deangelo Williams lightning. Wouldnt surprise me at all.

wow, how did they get both!

 

[ImTheScientist]

I think he deserves his own thread. His combine numbers have been very impressive. This guy is going to be a stud at the next level. If he gets out of the Top 20 someone is going to get a steal.

Here's to the #1 Rookie RB next year!

To further the Stewart disscusion I would like to know.......

1) What team does he end up on

2) Stud or Dud

3) List your top 5 RB's in this years class.

ETA:

Some Split stat links for the following RB's 2007 season. Good source of info.

Darren McFadden

Jonathan Stewart

Felix Jones

Rashard Mendenhall

Chris Johnson

Ray Rice

Mike Hart

Now that we have seen them all this may be a great time to bump this thread.http://www.nfl.com/players/profile?id=00-0026153

Watch him run and you be the judge.