Time share challenges DeAngelo
Carolina Panthers10/05/2008 8:23 AM The Charlotte Observer reports Carolina running back DeAngelo Williams officially remains the starter for the Panthers, who will host the Kansas City Chiefs today. But when the Panthers get inside the opponent's 20, Williams is replaced by rookie Jonathan Stewart. That's why Stewart has four touchdowns in four games and Williams has zero. But Williams, whom I've never heard complain about his role in three years, said he's OK with it. “He gets all the goal-line carries,” Williams said.. “It doesn't bother me at all. I challenge myself with that. You know, I'll just score from 50.” That's possible. In 2007, when Williams was the No.2 back behind overrated and misused DeShaun Foster, he broke off runs of 32, 35, 39 and 75 yards. That's why fans clamored for Williams to play more – he had the burst that Foster no longer possessed. So now Williams does play more. And, after four games, his longest run of the season has been 21 yards. It's either about time for Williams to break one, or it's time for Stewart to start getting 65percent of the carries between these tailbacks instead of the 45percent he currently receives. Read more