On the Panthers’ running backs

“We’re really pleased with the group. Jonathan (Stewart) had a heck of a year, missed the last three games. Cameron Artis-Payne got the opportunity to play those three games and we were very pleased. That snapshot we got of CAP, we were very pleased. He did a really nice job running the ball. The blitz pickup is the big thing the young running backs struggle with in this league. He did a fine job with that. He catches the ball real well. So we’re happy with him. Fozzy (Whittaker) is a nice third-down utility guy for us and Brandon Wegher, the kid we signed as a college free agent afterwards, is a big, strong, tough kid who just has to continue to learn.”

What it may mean

Any thought the Panthers may part with Stewart this summer should finally be put to rest. The team would like to find a veteran back to help shoulder the load, so that’s something to watch in free agency.