Quarterback injuries derailed Carolina's offense last season and caused them to start four different quarterbacks. They even pulled Vinny Testaverde out of retirement.
It looks like their quarterback situation has calmed down, and as a result their offense should fall back into place. It should also yield solid fantasy numbers, at least on the offensive side of the ball.
QB
Jake Delhomme/Matt Moore
Delhomme recently underwent "Tommy John" surgery, but Carolina is sure that he will be 100 percent before the preseason starts. The surgery isn't one that many quarterbacks come back from with a lot of success, but the way Delhomme is progressing has yet to be seen.
If he does return to his previous form, he will prove to be a very solid fantasy back-up this year. He has been a decent back-up in the past, but now he has more weapons than just Steve Smith, as well as the benefit of an improved running game.
If he isn't able to return like he is supposed to or he gets re-injured, inexperienced back-up Moore would be next in line for the starter's job. He showed decent skill in a few spot starts last year, but don't expect much from him.
RB
DeAngelo Williams/Jonathan Stewart
It looked like Williams was finally going to be the feature back in Carolina; at least until draft day. Carolina selected Stewart early in the first round and made it clear that it won't be a one man show in Carolina this season. Odds are they will be using a system similar to the one used in Jacksonville last year.
The biggest criticism against Williams has always been his size. That means that he will more than likely be running between the 20's, and be taken out in short yardage situations.
That means plenty of yards, but few touchdowns. Not what you want out of a starting running back, although he could make a good No. 3 or No. 4 fantasy running back.
Stewart, on the other hand, has a big frame and is a powerful runner. There are health concerns, due to his recent toe injury, that supposedly dropped his draft stock. If he stays healthy he will be filling the "MJD" role in Carolina.
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