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DeAngelo Williams
#0 - RB - Carolina Panthers
Height: 5'9'' Weight: 213
Born: 04/25/1983
College: Memphis
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Player Analysis: Williams is a 1st-round pick who saw major successes in college. He had a record 34 100-yard rushing games in college, and finished with the most all-purpose yards in NCAA history. He is small at 5-9 214lbs, but runs with good speed and leverage. He has excellent agility and makes clean cuts. He did not catch many balls in college, but has decent hands to make the reception. He could have durability issues, as he isn't that big and had over 650 touches in his last two seasons. He should be the main kickoff returner this season, and actually volunteered to do it, showing his desire to help the team and get on the field.
Fantasy Football Impact: While Williams is a great running back, as long as Foster is healthy he won't see the field. However, considering how injury-prone Foster is, Williams becomes a necessary handcuff, and with the run emphasis on this team he could put up good numbers. He will return kicks this year, but unless he starts scoring that won't be the source of his value.
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Jonathan Stewart Impresses - 07/28/2008
Source: Charlotte Observer Rookie RB Jonathan Stewart, as well as RB DeAngelo Williams, are impressing defenders in Panthers camp this week. Said one DB of Stewart, "I went over to the sidelines and told the guys, ‘We've got us something here.' He's going to be able to get a lot of those tough yards for us when we need them." Interestingly, Stewart also stayed in a Motel 6 recently after being told his contract wouldn't be finished by the time he arrived at the facility, as earlier indicated. Fantasy Impact: Williams hasn't done much to grab the job thus far in his career, and Stewart shows all indications of being a stud. He should make a good #2 RB by mid-season. | | | Giants back in playoff hunt with 27-13 win - 12/10/2006
Source: NFL.com Eli Manning and Tiki Barber put the New York Giants back in playoff shape. Chris Weinke couldn't revive Carolina's sinking season.
Manning threw three touchdown passes and Barber ran for 112 yards as the Giants snapped a four-game losing streak with a 27-13 win over the banged-up Panthers.
The Giants (7-6) remained tied with Philadelphia and Atlanta for the NFC wild-card lead. The Panthers (6-7) lost their third straight and will lose tiebreakers to the Eagles and Giants.
Weinke, making his first start in more than four years in place of the injured Jake Delhomme, threw for a team-record 423 yards, but had three second-half interceptions. He also was undone by drops and a nonexistent running game.
While most of the attention was on Delhomme's sprained right thumb that forced him to miss his first game in four seasons, the Panthers' injury-plagued defense proved to be no match for the Giants.
The win also took some pressure off embattled coach Tom Coughlin, who had come under fire after a series of late-game collapses and player sniping.
"This not just a relief for him, it's a relief for all of us," Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce said. "If anything bad happens to the head man, it runs down to us. I think the whole organization feels a lot better."
Barber went over 10,000 career yards rushing in the second quarter on the way to his fifth 100-yard game of the season.
Manning had his second solid outing in a row, throwing a 2-yard touchdown pass to David Tyree midway through the third quarter to make it 27-10.
"Eli did a great job, directing us and leading us out there," Barber said. "We've put a lot into it. Obviously, things swirling around would suggest otherwise. We've been energetic. We've been having a good time despite what the perception is."
| | | Eagles take to the air, top Panthers 27-24 - 12/05/2006
Source: NFL.com Through tough times in Cleveland and Detroit, Jeff Garcia wondered if he'd ever be a significant contributor in the NFL again.
A three-time Pro Bowl quarterback when he was guiding San Francisco to playoff berths, Garcia found out on Monday Night Football just how important he is to the Philadelphia Eagles -- as important as Donovan McNabb.
Garcia played like vintage McNabb in leading the Eagles past the Carolina Panthers 27-24. And if the 36-year-old veteran guides them into the playoffs -- at 6-6 they are tied for the NFC wild-card spots -- Garcia just might make Philadelphia forget about ol' Donovan, at least for a bit.
"It's been a while since I felt this well about a game, the way we played," Garcia said after throwing for 312 yards and three touchdowns. "We never gave up, scratched and clawed for every inch out there."
Brian Dawkins' 38-yard interception return set up David Akers' decisive 25-yard field goal with 3:13 to go. After Garcia struggled early, he was nearly unstoppable, using his arm and his legs to offset Carolina's dangerous pass rush.
"We have not lost focus of what our goal is -- to be a playoff team," he said. "Nobody has been discouraged, nobody has hung their head, it's a really positive atmosphere in the locker room considering what we've gone through over the last two months. This is a great way to come together; I think we can put some things together."
Garcia, who replaced the injured McNabb (torn right knee ligament) two weeks ago and lost twice, had TD passes of 8 yards to Brian Westbrook, 30 to Donte' Stallworth and 40 to Reggie Brown. When Lito Sheppard picked off a fade pass to Keyshawn Johnson with 25 seconds left, the Eagles were back in the playoff chase, tied with Carolina, Atlanta and the New York Giants.
One of the great benefits of life in the NFC is that a .500 record makes you a contender.
"It's a crazy year," Eagles coach Andy Reid said. "Anything's possible."
Garcia has thrown for six TDs and no interceptions since taking over for McNabb.
Jake Delhomme almost matched Garcia until the two late picks. He threw for 269 yards and TDs of 9 yards to Steve Smith, 1 to Johnson and 35 to DeAngelo Williams.
But the late interceptions ruined his night and continued the inconsistency that has marked the Panthers' season. They lost two, won four straight, lost two more, won two and now have dropped two in a row again.
"We're 6-6. We're average right now," Delhomme said.
"It will test our character," Panthers coach John Fox said. "We have four games left and we're fortunate we have four.
"We made some improvement offensively. The turnovers were a key and they made some big plays on defense, particularly that last one."
That was by Sheppard, who has five interceptions in nine games.
| | | Williams, Davis, Wallace miss Panthers' practice (AP) - 10/18/2006
Source: Yahoo!, ESPN Thomas Davis and Al Wallace missed practice for the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday and are listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Cincinnati. Running back DeAngelo Williams also missed practice and is doubtful with a sprained right ankle. He is not expected to return for a couple of weeks. Davis, a starting linebacker, suffered a rib injury against Baltimore while Wallace, a reserve defensive... Fantasy Impact: With Williams expected to sit for at least a week or two more, Foster's value rises. The defenses shouldn't slip too much without Davis and Wallace. | | | PANTHERS NOTEBOOK: Ankle sprain shelves running back Williams - 10/12/2006
Source: Charlotte Observer Carolina Panthers backup running back DeAngelo Williams will not play Sunday in Baltimore. Fantasy Impact: Williams wasn't going to be a good play against a stiff Baltimore defense anyway. Foster's value rises, but he too will be a tough start. | | | Panthers' Williams has sprained ankle (AP) - 10/09/2006
Source: Yahoo!, Charlotte Observer Panthers rookie running back and kick returner DeAngelo Williams has a sprained -- not broken -- right ankle. "Anytime a guy gets hurt you hold your breath," coach John Fox said Monday. "Not that this isn't painful and it may require some time (to heal), but at least it's not broken." Williams was injured as he ran into sea a players in the second quarter of Carolina's 20-12 win over Cleveland on... Fantasy Impact: Luckily for Williams it wasn't worse, but expect to be without his services for a week or two. In the interim, Foster's value receives a boost. | | | Panthers' Williams leaves game with injured leg (AP) - 10/08/2006
Source: Yahoo!, ESPN Carolina Panthers rookie running back DeAngelo Williams left Sunday's game against Cleveland after injuring his right ankle on a first-half carry. Williams, a first-round draft pick, was hurt when he went down in a pile on a 4-yard gain with about five minutes left in the second quarter. He had to be helped to the sideline while putting little weight on the leg, then was carted to the locker room... Fantasy Impact: Hopefully this isn't a serious injury for the rookie. If it is, Foster becomes a much more valuable commodity. | | | Panthers Rookie Back Looks For Wiggle Room - 09/24/2006
Source: The Tampa Tribune One of the main priorities for the Bucs defense today is to deny DeAngelo Williams wiggle room.
After only two games, the shifty first-round pick out of Memphis is threatening to supplant DeShaun Foster as Carolina's featured back.
Williams, who set an NCAA record with 7,753 all-purpose yards, didn't carry the ball against Atlanta in Week 1, but he closed the opening quarter last week at Minnesota with a 19-yard burst off left tackle on his first pro rushing attempt.
"Everything DeAngelo has done at college, he's done the same thing here," Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme said. "He's got some wiggle to him and he has a lot of power and quickness and great vision. He showed what he could do last week and he's a guy who gets stronger as the game goes on." | | | Intriguing options at RB position - 09/23/2006
Source: Miami Herald Though it is still early in the season, there are intriguing developments at the running back position that will impact fantasy teams.
Intriguing, that is, if you own the ''vultures'' that may steal playing time from the starters. Depressing, of course, if you have that aforementioned No. 1 running back and worry about that player losing carries.
Here is a quick analysis of key ongoing battles:
• Texans: I wonder if the Texans called the Saints to see if Reggie Bush was available and then settled on Samkon Gado. I'm not sold on Wali Lundy, and before long, Gado could be seeing the lion's share of the workload. Ron Dayne has short-term value, but in the end, Gado should be getting touches.
• Saints: I suspect this two-headed monster will continue if the Saints keep winning. Bush will be used in a Brian Westbrook-type role. As I wrote last week, expect some miserable weeks from Bush. If you drafted him, you likely took him higher than he should have gone and have to stick with him. Right now, Deuce McAllister is a solid flex play and Bush is an RB2 who will develop into an RB1.
• Panthers: As the proud papa to DeAngelo Williams, I have a vested interest in this battle. This might be a good time to dump Foster, while he still has some semblance of value. The Panthers are still calling Foster their No. 1 back, so use that to your advantage to either purge Foster or attain Williams.
• Titans: Chris Brown is about as useful as a cavity and his sell high was after his 64-yard and one touchdown performance during the opening week. Travis Henry had two TDs the first week of the season, but he is nursing an injury. By midseason, the Titans will have no alternative other than to hand off to LenDale White. Jump on him now, stash him on your bench and ride out his learning curve. Henry, if healthy, has the most short-term value.
• Patriots: Another two-headed monster. Corey Dillon and rookie Laurence Maroney should continue to split carries. Before the year, I gave the edge to Maroney and still like his upside more than Dillon. But as long as the Patriots win, this will be a split-carry situation.
• Colts: I don't buy into coach Tony Dungy's comments that Dominic Rhodes and Joseph Addai will continue to split carries. Addai will be the man before long, so make a hard push for him before it is too late. Hit the road on Rhodes and buy on Addai.
| | | Rookie was good, but Foster's still starting - 09/19/2006
Source: Charlotte Observer Despite rookie DeAngelo Williams' splashy effort at Minnesota (13 carries, 74 yards), Fox said DeShaun Foster (13 carries, 26 yards) remains the starting running back. Fantasy Impact: Expect a few more reps for Williams in games, reducing Foster's value. | | | CHANGE IN RUNNING BACK ROTATION?: Williams gives offense a jolt - 09/18/2006
Source: Charlotte Observer From the moment DeAngelo Williams entered the lineup Sunday, the Carolina Panthers' offense seemed to get a boost. Fantasy Impact: Good news for Williams' owners, bad news for Foster owners (unless you handcuffed the two). Don't be surprised to see a more equitable split of carries, which reduces the value of Foster while increasing the value of Williams. | | | Injuries, poor play leave offensive line in flux - 09/14/2006
Source: Charlotte.com Two days after learning that starting left tackle Travelle Wharton would miss the rest of the season, the Panthers added center Justin Hartwig to the injury report with a groin problem.
After yanking right guard Evan Mathis from the lineup in the second half of Sunday's loss to Atlanta, coach John Fox said the position is up for grabs.
When the Panthers play at Minnesota on Sunday, the offensive line could have new faces at as many as four positions. | | | Running game a real puzzler - 09/07/2006
Source: Charlotte Observer Coaches somewhat stumped judging from exhibition results Fantasy Impact: The running game will be very volatile this season, so make sure you handcuff Foster to Williams and be ready to pick up the other backs at a moment's notice. | | | Panthers 19, Dolphins 10 (AP) - 08/24/2006
Source: Yahoo!, Charlotte Observer DeAngelo Williams may not start at running back as a rookie, but he likely secured the Carolina Panthers' kickoff return job Thursday night. Williams returned a kick 98 yards for a touchdown in Carolina's 19-10 win over the Miami Dolphins. Williams, the 27th pick in the draft, had been pressing the Panthers' coaching staff for a chance to return kicks as he plays behind starting running back... Fantasy Impact: Williams gains some fantasy value as the starting kick returner, but his main value is still as the handcuff to DeShaun Foster. The first-team offense struggled mightily in its longest playing time of the preseason, especially Delhomme (6-15), but in its defense was without Steve Smith. Move them down a little. The defense finally relented and allowed a TD, but it wasn't until the 3rd quarter. Unfortunately, it was with the incomparable Joey Harrington at the helm, so that's not good. Overall though, the defense continued to perform well, so you should look to them on draft day. | | | Rookie hazing part of final day of Panthers' camp - 08/21/2006
Source: ESPN, Charlotte Observer SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- John Fox was happy, the veterans were happy, and the rookies were taped to the goal ... Fantasy Impact: Nothing wrong with a little hazing, as long as it doesn't get out of hand. | | | IN MY OPINION: Expect improvement from Panthers rookie - 08/19/2006
Source: Charlotte Observer Noting the sports world: Starting fullback Brad Hoover told me that rookie running back DeAngelo Williams tried to cut back against the grain too often in his first preseason game. "That's really hard to do at this level," Hoover said, "because everyone is so fast. You're usually better off taking what the defense gives you." Fantasy Impact: Remember that Williams is just a rookie, and will be primarily a backup this year, so you can't expect him to do much unless Foster goes down. | | | Backfield rotation a sign Shelton's not in plans? - 08/14/2006
Source: Charlotte Observer The Carolina Panthers invested high draft picks on running backs the past two years. Those two players' prospects appear headed in opposite directions after Saturday's exhibition opener against Buffalo.
Fantasy Impact: Move Williams up a bit, while reducing Shelton's projections. | | | BILLS AT PANTHERS, 7 P.M., Ch. 18: A night of firsts - 08/12/2006
Source: Charlotte Observer Of all the firsts for the Carolina Panthers tonight, the one involving their first-round draft pick might be the most interesting. | | | Panthers could have all-rookie kickoff return team - 08/09/2006
Source: Charlotte Observer The Carolina Panthers could have two rookies returning kickoffs this season, with both first-round pick DeAngelo Williams and second-rounder Richard Marshall practicing on it during training camp. | | | It's DeShaun's show (Yahoo! Sports) - 08/03/2006
Source: Yahoo! SPARTANBURG, S.C. – DeShaun Foster is starring as Carolina's featured back, but can he stay healthy in the spotlight? Fantasy Impact: Interesting note that Williams is insurance for Foster. That means he should be the starter this season, which only helps his value. | | | 11:15 am | Panthers begin full-contact drills - 08/02/2006
Source: Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer The Carolina Panthers had their first live, full contact drills of training camp Wednesday morning. | | | IN MY OPINION / TOM SORENSEN: Top pick one day,
pack mule the next - 08/01/2006
Source: Charlotte Observer DeAngelo Williams looks at the chair like it's a cool drink. He is dragging from the humidity and practices and meetings and heavy lifting. | | | Panthers coach anxious to see what Williams can do - 07/28/2006
Source: ESPN, Yahoo! SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Now that DeAngelo Williams is a member of the Carolina Panthers , coach John Fox ... | | | 6:19 pm | Panthers sign Salley; Williams remains unsigned - 07/27/2006
Source: Charlotte Observer, Yahoo! The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with fourth-round draft pick Nate Salley. Fantasy Impact: While Salley could challenge for a spot opposite Minter, he will most likely be a backup this season. | | | Panthers sign top draft pick Williams - 07/27/2006
Source: Charlotte Observer, ESPN, Yahoo! The Carolina Panthers won't have any rookie holdouts this training camp. Fantasy Impact: Important for Williams to get in, since he could challenge for a starting spot. Bump him up slightly on your sheets since he is getting a full training camp. | | | Draft picks begin signing on dotted line - 07/19/2006
Source: Charlotte Observer With the opening of training camp less than three weeks away, the Carolina Panthers have started sealing contract deals with their draft picks. Fantasy Impact: Until DeAngelo Williams and other early picks get signed, they won't be able to participate in camp and become fantasy factors. |
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