SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Panthers' backfield may look a little different this season, but fullback Mike Tolbert firmly believes the group has what it takes to flourish.
DeAngelo Williams, Tolbert's good friend and the franchise's all-time leading rusher, was released after nine seasons in Carolina. Tolbert was asked how the Panthers will handle not having that big name carrying the football.
"We don't necessarily need the name power," Tolbert said. "It's always been a stable, and it's still a stable of running backs. We may not be at the Kentucky Derby, we may be at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, but we are some horses back there ready to roll.