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May 06, 2008
Stewart switching jersey numbers
After spending last weekend's minicamp in jersey No. 29, Panthers first-round pick Jonathan Stewart (pictured) is getting the No. 28 he's worn since high school.
Because safety Quinton Teal, a second-year pro from Coastal Carolina, had No. 28, Stewart was initially given the option of taking No. 29 or No. 30. He chose 29 and wore it at all five minicamp practices. He's recovering from toe surgery and watched from the sidelines.
Stewart and Teal were introduced over the weekend and became friends. Teal had no allegiance to No. 28 and readily gave it up to Stewart. Teal is now in No. 29.
The Panthers wanted to get Stewart's permanent number settled now, both for his comfort and so that sportswear manufacturers can begin producing Stewart jerseys to sell to the public.
The Panthers picked Stewart with the 13th overall selection in the NFL draft April 26. They believe he is an ideal fit for the power running attack they want. He rushed for 1,722 yards, 11 touchdowns and a 6.2-yard average last season at Oregon.
Teal was undrafted in 2007 and has a chance to make the team as a backup safety.
-- Charles Chandler
Posted by Observer Sports on May 6, 2008 at 06:20 AM | Permalink
Comments
Ive havent had the pleasure of seeing him play yet but Im hearing things, Im hearing things.
Posted by: BobDeniro | May 6, 2008 8:38:54 AM
He is a BEAST of a player. Size, speed, athleticism, and VISION!! go to youtube and check out a few highlights, Panthers fans you will be drooling!
Posted by: Jamaal | May 6, 2008 9:57:16 AM
"I liked that number on him anyway. Hes a great player, I can't wait till the season starts!"
What a stupid comment. "I liked that number on him anyway". Regardless, stupid comment. Let's see what the kid brings to the table before you rush out and by a jersey.
Posted by: Brad | May 6, 2008 10:42:27 AM
G whiz! Lighten up Francis. I mean Brad!
Posted by: Art | May 6, 2008 11:54:54 AM
I know right id still buy it becuz he's a panther now. and Otah. but I really really cant wait til the season starts!!
Posted by: paul | May 6, 2008 3:08:06 PM
Otah, I've been there.
Posted by: Emmitt Smith | May 6, 2008 3:10:51 PM
Yeah, dat's what i'm talking about Jonathan Stewart is still going to wear number 28.
Posted by: D-Nice | May 6, 2008 3:18:15 PM
The Panther logo on the 50 makes since, seems we only pay homage to the NFL, and not the fans the Panthers represent.
Posted by: Tarniner | May 6, 2008 6:34:32 PM
but doesnt putting the team logo on the field pay homage to the actual organization and not the fans?
Posted by: matt | May 6, 2008 7:42:35 PM
But we all want to see out beloved Panther on the 50 yard line. I signed it and I hope JR will listen to his "patient" fanbase.
Posted by: Ivan | May 6, 2008 8:18:48 PM
Whatever # Stewart needs to run well I'm cool with! Oh yeah and put the logo on the field, that should've been done years ago!!!
Posted by: kyser | May 6, 2008 11:29:40 PM
I like the NFL logo. We have Cat logos in the endzones and everywhere else. Its a nice way to recognize and pay homage to the NFL. And its different from other stadiums that all use a team logo. Fwiw
Posted by: KeepTheNFLogo | May 7, 2008 5:39:14 AM
They should sell ad space at mid-field and show less ads on the big screen so we can see some replays. I'm thinking a big Bojangles box.
Posted by: Brian K | May 7, 2008 6:25:34 AM
They should sell ad space at mid-field and show less ads on the big screen so we can see some replays. I'm thinking a big Bojangles box.
Posted by: Brian K | May 7, 2008 6:25:51 AM
Now what am I going to do with my & #28 Teal jersey?
Posted by: bobcalvin | May 7, 2008 6:49:32 AM
I agree in part about too many panthers around the stadium. i wouldn't mind seeing something done like what the ravens did. Where they have a raven. And then they have an equally recognizible crest in the middle of the field. Equally recognizible and switches things up. I'm not saying a crest, but maybe a alternate logo
Posted by: Panthafanman | May 7, 2008 1:06:08 PM
Forget the logo at midfield, I miss the block lettering in the endzones from back in the day.
Posted by: rayray | May 7, 2008 1:19:46 PM
Quinton Teal has more than a chance to make the team. He is going into the second year of his 3 year contract. has to mean something. We can give him a little bit of credit. He was one of a few bright spots on our special teams last year. And if the number on the back of your jersey helps you run for more yards I'm all for him switching!!!
Posted by: Josh | May 7, 2008 5:02:11 PM
Teal is on a no signing-bonus contract paying the minimum every year. No cap hit to cut him, thus, it wouldn't matter if it were a 28-year contract. He'll have plenty of competition to make the team as either a backup safety OR ST coverage player.
Posted by: Michael Procton | May 7, 2008 5:06:53 PM
Im happy he got his number...lets hope he lives up 2 da hype...
Posted by: bennyfrankz | May 8, 2008 11:24:58 PM
JStew is gonna tear up the league. I posted earlier that he will prove himself to be the best RB in this years draft, bar none.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2yKRVAHItU
This is a great highlight for those of you who have yet to see it. This took place when Jonathan was a freshman, and he has vastly improved since then. Also, it will take you to the Stewart youtube archives. Enjoy the glimpse into the Panther Future.
Posted by: LaMike | May 9, 2008 8:54:34 AM
I'm so happy to get my college number, if it weren't for this I don't think I could have played. Thank you to all the fans that care as much about my jersey number as they do about my YPC and TDs. You truly understand the sport and all it stands for, and probably picked the Panthers as a team because you liked the colors just like they picked me because I wore 28 and they knew it would be available. GO TEAM!
Posted by: Jonathan Stewart | May 12, 2008 5:51:56 AM
That last mesage was not from Jonathan idiot!!!
Posted by: pjr11 | May 12, 2008 5:07:36 PM
You are slow, and obviously missed the sarcasm.
Posted by: Jonathan Stewart | May 12, 2008 5:23:28 PM
That's not sarcasm, Johnnie. Maybe you should have stayed in school.
Posted by: Michael Procton | May 13, 2008 9:22:52 AM
Sarcasm: The use of verbal irony in which a person appears to be praising something but is actually insulting it: eg, “She’s a real winner!”
Procton, maybe you should at least bother to look up words that are too big for you to understaqnd before you make silly posts pretending to comprehend the message.
Posted by: Jonathan Stewart | May 13, 2008 12:06:36 PM
Johnnie, you're not using sarcasm, and you haven't used "verbal" anything, particularly "verbal irony", which is NOT the same thing as sarcasm. You're on a blog. You're using allusion, or perhaps creative license, or maybe even hyperbole.
Posted by: Michael Procton | May 13, 2008 1:57:54 PM
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