Run DeAngelo , Run!

The NFL draft took place this last weekend and the Carolina Panthers took Memphis running back DeAngelo Williams in the first round.

Many would say Reggie Bush was the best back in the draft, but I would disagree. Reggie Bush never had to shoulder the load himself at USC. He always split carries with LenDale White. True, he went to the Saints, who have Deuce McAllister to share time with him.

But as one commentator noted,

Pat Kirwan, nfl.com: He's a very productive guy. He had a 1,000 carries and left a lot on the field at college, but nobody who played Memphis did anything but defend Williams, so he carried the team on his back for four years.

DeAngelo rushed for 6,021 yards in college and Reggie Bush gained 3,169 yards in college. I believe that both backs will prove to be great players in the league, but I believe that combination of Deshaun Foster and DeAngelo Williams will outrush Deuce McAllister and Reggie Bush.

As the Charlotte Observer noted, I hope that DeAngelo will have more in common with Steve Smith than just apperance... Imagine Carolina's offense with two players of Steve Smith's caliber... WOW!