Jonathan Stewart at RB?

[Seels]

They are the 3 best running backs in the NFL

I'm going to assume you're being contrary for the sake of it. Chris Johnson is not a top 3 RB in the NFL by any measure. He hasn't even been a league average RB the last two years. 2009 was a long time ago in football years.

 

[Patspsycho]

You know I'm a Green-Ellis fan PP but Stewart is a dual threat out of the backfield in both the running and passing game. That added dimension is a crucial difference between BJGE, Woodhead and Stewart. Stewart is by far the more complete back of the three.

I don't contest that Stewart is a legit threat, but at what cost? How about we give Ridley & Vereen a fair shake before casting them out too? Everyone wants a pro bowler at pretty much every position and that's clearly impossible. I'd rather have a pro bowler at WR and DL than at RB. Frankly I don't see any pressing needs at RB right now.

 

[cupofjoe1962]

Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

Jonathan Stewart - Carolina Panthers - 2012 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

We had a Stewart link a couple weeks ago.
For some reason it is closed.

ESPN's Pat Yasinskas agrees that Jonathan Stewart is more likely to become trade bait than DeAngelo Williams if the Panthers sign free agent Mike Tolbert.This possibility was first floated by the Charlotte Observer, and Yasinskas is a trusted voice as a former Panthers beat reporter. Stewart is entering a contract year, and the Panthers and the Panthers probably won't be able to retain both him and the overpaid Williams behind 2012. If the Panthers do shop Stewart before April's draft, they shouldn't settle for any less than a second-round pick. Mar 18 - 9:44 PM

Stewart is a beast.... He is a free agent after the season so ESPN is
reporting that he could be available for a 2nd round pick.

They seem to favor DeAngelo Williams and they are looking at adding
Tolbert as a backup.

 

[Sciz]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

...and a new contract, as the majority of traded players receive. I'd rather see what Vereen and Ridley can do.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

He's an absolute beast. This could be Dillion 2.0.

 

[PatriotReign]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

If he was a free agent I'd be more for the move. I'd rather see the Patriots use or trade the pick to try and improve defense or draft a a receiver.

 

[cupofjoe1962]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

He's an absolute beast. This could be Dillion 2.0.

I agree......

It would be nice to have a running back who would put the fear of
a run in a defense on a 3rd and 2.

Stewart is also a far better receiver than Dillon.

 

[VrabelJr]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

Is RB a need? Not when you have a QB who slings the ball 600 times a year. Save the pick and money for other more needy spots.

 

[patsfan-1982]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

i dont think he's a big upgrade over BJGE + he would cost a 2th round pick they would be better off just Drafting a RB

 

[Simple Jack's Brother]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

If he would be willing to take the same amount of money as LLoyd then sure. haha in all fairness though, the cap goes up in 2014 a ton (of which teams MUST spend 90%), so if he didn't break the bank then it would be at least wise to kick the tires on him before he hits FA and teams can start a bidding war. But i agree that a defensive pick might be better....then again, a draft pick is an UNKNOWN quantity, so buyer beware.

 

[JackBauer]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

i dont think he's a big upgrade over BJGE + he would cost a 2th round pick they would be better off just Drafting a RB

Stewart is a significantly better RB than BJGE.

That said, we just drafted two RBs and then we'd have to expend yet another pick plus the cost of a new contract? As others have noted, seems more prudent to use those resources on improving the defense and securing another wideout.

 

[Lansdowne]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

The Daily Show IMO a tremendous talent who would easily be the best RB this team has had since '04 Dillon. Having said that, the adding contract money, the loss of a 2nd rounder, and giving up on the Ridley/Vereen tandem seems a bit premature.

 

[cupofjoe1962]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

i dont think he's a big upgrade over BJGE + he would cost a 2th round pick they would be better off just Drafting a RB

You got to be kidding me !
BJGE averaged 3.7 ypc in 2011.
BJGE has a career 4.0 ypc
BJGE caught 9 passes IN 2011.
BJGE turns 27 in July.

Stewart averaged 5.4 ypc in 2011
Stewart had a career 4.8 ypc
Stewart caught 47 passes in 2011.
Stewart turns 25 Wednesday March 21.

I would love to see what Stewart could do in the Patriots offense.
He is 5'10 235lbs.....

 

[Sicilian]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

I like Stewart as a player, but I personally want all four of our 1st/2nd round picks going towards defense, and if we do end up using one on offense I think interior OL and WR are bigger needs going forward.

 

[MP-Logick]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

Zero interest. Don't need to invest in an RB without letting our two rookies have their bite at the apple first.

 

[VrabelJr]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

You got to be kidding me !
BJGE averaged 3.7 ypc in 2011.
BJGE has a career 4.0 ypc
BJGE caught 9 passes IN 2011.
BJGE turns 27 in July.

Stewart averaged 5.4 ypc in 2011
Stewart had a career 4.8 ypc
Stewart caught 47 passes in 2011.
Stewart turns 25 Wednesday March 21.

I would love to see what Stewart could do in the Patriots offense.
He is 5'10 235lbs.....

He would do exactly what every other RB does in the Patriots offense: 10-12 carries per game. Tom Brady needed Corey Dillon when he was still becoming the Tom Brady that we know now. This team doesn't need Corey Dillon anymore.

 

[Christopher Patriot]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

Agreed if we didn't have Ridley and Vareen i'd be all over it.
When you step back and look at the cost of a second rounder, the salary he will command at least 6 million if not more a year I think he'll receive closer to 8 though.
Cincy, Cleveland, NY Giants, Tampa Bay, Detroit, NY Jets, San Diego, Denver, Indy, Green Bay should all be willing to look into this.


This has the NY Jets written all over it but I think it will be Cincy.
Also think of this Mathias Kiwanuka for Jonathan Stewart and a 4th.

 

[strngplyr]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

He would do exactly what every other RB does in the Patriots offense: 10-12 carries per game. Tom Brady needed Corey Dillon when he was still becoming the Tom Brady that we know now. This team doesn't need Corey Dillon anymore.

I would love the 2004 rushing attack back if we had the backs capable of doing it. 5200 passing yards is nice but I'd rather hold onto the ball for 35 minutes a game to give the defense a break and protect Brady.

 

[cupofjoe1962]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

Stewart will make - $1,311,250 in 2012.
He is then a RFA in 2013.
Give him a 1st round tender 2.74 Million (2012 number).
We could have him for at least 2 years

If we lose him after 2013, we would probably receive a 3rd round comp pick.

I know we drafted Gronkowski in the 2nd round (great 2nd round pick).
We also drafted Chad Jackson, Wheatley, Butler, Brace & Jermaine Cunningham in the 2nd round.

Some people second guessed the 2nd round pick for Dillon.
He had one great year and we won the superbowl.

1 Superbowl is sure worth 1 - 2nd round pick.

 

[ausbacker]

Re: Johnathan Stewart could be available for a 2nd round pick.

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If he's available for a 2nd round pick that has to be considered an attractive offer, that is unless you are certain Ridley and Vereen are capable of becoming an every down dual threat feature back.