The Carolina Panthers have a new starting fullback. Mike Tolbert, who came into the NFL out of Coastal Carolina as a fullback, will return to the role next season with the Panthers.
Tolbert is 5-9 and 243 pounds. He's not as wide as he is tall, but it's close.
"He's a versatile football player and he's a great fit for us," says Panther general manager Marty Hurney.
Hurney confirms that Tolbert, who signed a four-year contract with Carolina, will play fullback.
Tolbert also plays special teams, runs, catches passes and scores touchdowns. He scored 10 for San Diego last season even though he didn't start.
If there's a short-yardage touchdown to be scored with Carolina, however, the running backs usually have a great view of Cam Newton scoring it.
The addition of Tolbert frees the Panthers to trade running backs DeAngelo Williams or Jonathan Stewart.
Sources say, however, that the Panthers do not plan to shop either player.
The Panthers signed Williams to a huge contract before the 2011 season. The contract implies a committment. Also, the contract is such that potential suitors are unlikely to pick it up.
Stewart has one season remaining under the contract he signed as a rookie. Because he still works under the initial contract, he would be an attractive addition to an opponent. He does, however, have a history of injuries and will be a free agent in 2013.
"Sources say, however, that the Panthers do not plan to shop either player."
Now i'm officially baffled. We signed at a position we need the least?? Hopefully that's a smoke-screen.
Posted by: Brandon | March 19, 2012 at 03:16 PM
I dont care what Toms "sources" say, if the Bengals or Browns (both whom need a RB) came and offered one of their extra first round draft picks, the Panthers would be stupid not to accept it. Then they could draft a DT at 9 and either a CB or WR at the other pick depending on who is still available.
Posted by: Rick | March 19, 2012 at 03:49 PM
I would rather have a surprise, involuntary, dry rectal exam then sign another running back.
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If Team B's offense is good was because of its quarterback, and you know that Team A is trying to take that quarterback out of the game, might you be tempted to invest a few bucks on Team A?
If you were connected, and close to the team, you might even offer to enhance the bounty yourself.
I'm not saying this happened. But it is feasible.
What's not feasible is a locker room full of players accustomed to being treated like royalty keeping the story private.
People talk. Ask the NFL.
That's why it's tough to believe that Drew Brees, a gracious man I've spent a little time around, knew nothing about the bounties. While the offense and defense often socialize with their own kind, Brees is a leader, the guy doing the pre-game dance in the middle of the circle. He's everybody's Saint.
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